Last Updated on November 6, 2025 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM

Prancing Pony Farm

Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions

Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting

Hi Reader,

Our Maremma litter turned 8 weeks old this week and reached a crucial health milestone: their first 5-way vaccine.

This is the second step in a carefully planned protection protocol that I’ve refined over the last 10 years of breeding Maremmas—learning from both successes and some heartbreaking losses that taught me better ways.

I just published a comprehensive guide to our complete health approach, including:

Why we skip early dewormings (no issues since building the Puppy Parlor)
The Neo-par → 5-way vaccine timeline and why timing matters
How Cocciguard eliminated all coccidiosis cases
Our 5-day Safeguard protocol for Giardia prevention
The professional software that keeps everything organized

Read: Building Immunity – The Health Protocols That Protect Your Investment →

Quick Caia Update: Speaking of health protocols paying off—Caia (our Hawaii puppy from last week’s story) is thriving in her new island home! I’ve updated her story with photos and videos of her settling in beautifully. See the update here →

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Current Litter: These 8-week-olds are healthy, confident, and showing all the signs of exceptional guardians in training. Only 2 spots remain.

Reserve your properly socialized livestock guardian dog →

Talk soon,

Kim

P.S. – Next week I’ll introduce you to Auntie Genny, our 9-year-old mentor dog who perfects every puppy’s education. Her story is one of my favorites!