Our Puppy Reservation Process
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At Prancing Pony Farm, we breed and train outstanding Maremma Sheepdog Livestock Guardians and family companions. Our dogs have the genetics, temperaments and training to excel as trustworthy, dependable Livestock Guardians and family dogs, as well as sound and healthy bodies to withstand the rigors of the job. Our outstanding lifetime client support and virtual training services ensure that your new Maremma will be a joy and a blessing, regardless of the role they play in your life. If this type of relationship is what you want from a Maremma Sheepdog then we have a dog for you!
Breed Incredible Dogs
It all starts with breeding incredible dogs. We breed sound, healthy dogs with superior Livestock Guardian abilities who also make devoted family or personal companions. Our dogs thrive on modern farms, ranches, and homesteads, big and small. One of our clients dubbed our pups “plug and play” and the term says it all!
Understand & Support Our Buyers
My goal is to see you and your dog thrive together. I invest a lot of time in training and handling my puppies, getting to know them, and understanding the kind of home they would do best in. I am adept at matching the right dog with the right family, whether you need an LGD, a family companion, or a bit of both. Your needs and desires, as well as the well-being of the dogs, are at the heart of what I do.
Provide Unparalleled Lifetime Client Support
My responsibility to you isn’t done once you take your puppy home. My outstanding lifetime client support ensures that your new Maremma will be a joy and a blessing, regardless of their role in your life. My extensive background in dog training and behavior and years of experience breeding and training Maremmas enables me to assist you in training your puppy as it matures, so you won’t need to figure things out on your own.
Buying a Maremma Sheepdog From Us is Easy!
Step 1
Sign up for our email list by clicking the link below.
This allows us to send you information on our breeding program, available puppies, and upcoming litters. We will also answer any questions you have and help you decide if a Prancing Pony Maremma is right for you.
Step 2
We will email you a link to our puppy application.
This application helps us match you with the perfect puppy and gives us your contact info for the registration paperwork and microchip.
You can also schedule a phone call directly through this form if you wish.
Step 3
When you’re ready to reserve your pup, you will pay the non-refundable reservation fee.
Then, we will guide you through the rest of the process, including the contract and health guarantee, shipping arrangements, medical records, preparing for your puppy, and ongoing support after you take home your Prancing Pony Maremma.
How Much Does a Puppy Cost?
Our Maremma puppies are $3000 for MSCA limited registration (no breeding rights) puppies picked up between 12 & 16 weeks. Puppies over 16 weeks are $3500. Juvenile and adult dogs are priced according to the amount of training they have had.
We require a $500 non-refundable reservation fee to hold a spot on our waiting list for an upcoming litter or to reserve puppies not ready to go home. The final payment is due at 12 weeks of age. We require full payment to hold adult dogs or pups beyond 12 weeks. We do not give multi-dog discounts.
All payments are made through GoodDog’s secure payment system. You can click the link below to read our full sales policy and how to pay on GoodDog.
*Occasionally we have “adoptable” dogs and puppies available at a special rate due to special needs or circumstances. If you’re interested in such a dog let us know and we will let you know if we have any available at the moment.
How Does Selection Work?
First, you will fill out our Maremma Info Contact Form, which puts you into our CRM so we can send you information about our program and available Maremmas.
Once you are in the CRM, we will send you our puppy application to fill out. This differs from the contact form and gives us more detailed information about your family and your needs and desires for a Maremma.
You will pay the non-refundable reservation fee when you are ready to reserve a currently available Maremma or a puppy from an upcoming litter. Our Maremmas are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, based on when the reservation fee is paid. No Maremma can be held without a paid reservation. Puppies are ready to be picked up at 12 weeks of age.
We will use the information in your puppy application and ongoing discussions about your needs and the knowledge we gain in observing and training our puppies to match you with the perfect Maremma for you!
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Maremma Puppies Bred & Trained
Happy Families
What's Included With My Puppy?
Every breeder does things a little different, but here’s what we include with the purchase of your puppy.
Our goal is to give you and your puppy the best start and then to be there to support you as you finish training your new Livestock Guardian Dog. We’ve been doing this for years and we are always looking to make things better and easier for you! This is why we have put the time in to do the following things; they all help the transition into getting a Maremma puppy and raising it to adulthood.
We know that getting a new LGD puppy is fun, but can also be a little daunting, this is why we have an amazing support system in place to help you get to the part where your puppy is an invaluable asset to your farm (or companion home) and family, and not just work. Owning a Maremma Sheepdog should be joyful and stress-free. Our goal is to make it a reality for you!
Puppy Training & Socialization Program
Our in-depth and comprehensive puppy socialization and training program takes advantage of the puppies’ critical socialization periods. Pups are socialized extensively with livestock and introduced to various people and experiences. Our unique program prepares our puppies for life as LGDs, companion dogs or both.
MSCA or UKC Registration
Pups come with registration with the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America and/or the United Kennel Club. We will register the puppy for you once you decide on a permanent name, then we will send the registration form to you via email for you to print out. We will also supply medical records for your Maremma
Puppy Contract
Our contract outlines what we will do for you as your breeder and our expectations of you as the owner of your puppy
24-Month Genetic Health Guarantee
We will either replace your dog or help you if there is a genetic health issue.
Microchipping
Prepaid microchip registered to you with lifetime enrollment in the Petlink pet recovery system. As guardian on the account, if your dog is lost and you can’t be located, we can help get them back home.
Vaccinations
Pups are on an age-appropriate vaccine schedule, starting at six weeks. Rabies vaccine not included.
Parasite Prevention
Pups are on a regular parasite prevention program starting at 2 weeks old.
Trupanion Health Insurance
Pups come with a breeder code for 30 days of free health insurance through Trupanion.
Lifetime Breeder Support
We are ALWAYS available for any questions or concerns you have about your dog. You can reach us by phone, text, or email. If at any time you can no longer keep your dog we will take them back.
Lifetime Training Support
We offer free training support and services for as long as you own your dog. We are always here to give advice, share resources and troubleshoot any issues you may have.
Ready to Join the Family?
The best way to start the process is by filling out our Maremma contact form. Then, we can send you information on available puppies and dogs. You’ll also be able to fill out our puppy application. The application helps us better understand you and your needs so we can match you with the perfect puppy!
Join Our Email List!
Sign up for our email newsletter, and we’ll keep you posted on upcoming litters and available dogs! Our email list members are always the first to know and get first dibs on available dogs. We also send out helpful Maremma Sheepdog care and training articles and links to useful resources.