Last Updated on October 30, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM
Find Out If a Prancing Pony Farm Maremma Sheepdog Is Right for Your Farm
Most livestock guardian dogs fail because of poor breeding and lack of owner preparation. Before you invest $3,500+ and years of your life, let's make sure you're set up for success.
Already sure a Maremma from us is right for you? Apply below. Still deciding? Keep scrolling — there are a few ways to get guidance first.
Option 1: Already Know a Maremma Is Right for You? Apply Directly.
The Fastest Path to a Puppy
Option 2: Take Our 2-Minute Maremma Quiz
Not sure if a Maremma is right for your farm? Start here.
Take our quick quiz to discover:
- ✓ Whether your farm is a good fit for a Maremma Sheepdog
- ✓ The most common mistakes that cause LGD failures (and how to avoid them)
- ✓ What to look for in a breeder (beyond "working bloodlines")
- ✓ Real cost comparison: cheap puppy vs. quality investment
After the quiz, you'll receive:
- Your personalized results via email
- Free Maremma Sheepdog Buyer's Guide (PDF)
- 5-day email course on LGD success factors
- Weekly tips from a breeder with 9+ years and 150+ Maremmas raised
This takes 2 minutes and helps you make a confident decision.
Important: Taking this quiz does not reserve a puppy. It's educational content to help you determine if a Maremma is right for your farm or family.
Already taken the breed quiz above? Great — this is your next step. Already know what age you want? Skip straight to the application at the top of the page.
Option 3: Find Your Perfect Maremma Match
Already know you want a Maremma — but not sure whether you need a puppy, adolescent, or adult?
The right age dog for your farm depends on your experience level, your timeline, your livestock, and your current situation. This 2-minute quiz gives you a personalized age recommendation based on the same questions Kim asks during her discovery calls.
You'll get:
- ✓ A personalized recommendation — puppy, adolescent, or adult — tailored to your specific situation
- ✓ A detailed explanation of why that age is right for you and what to realistically expect
- ✓ Honest pricing and timeline information
- ✓ A short email series with real client stories, training guidance, and your next steps
Here's What to Expect After You Sign Up (All Options)
Educational Email Series
Whether you apply directly, schedule an LGD Readiness consultation, take one of the quizzes, or book a free discovery call, you'll receive a series of emails over the next week covering:
- The #1 reason most LGDs fail (it's not training)
- Why "working bloodlines" don't guarantee success
- What proper puppy socialization actually looks like
- Real client stories of LGD success
- Our breeding standards and lifetime support approach
After the series: Weekly Thursday Newsletters You'll receive one email per week with:
- Real stories from our farm
- Practical LGD training solutions you can use immediately
- Updates on available puppies and dogs
- Answers to subscriber questions
- Honest reviews of LGD products and resources
When You're Ready to Apply: The email series will explain our application and consultation process. There's no pressure—apply when the timing is right for your farm.
Every Puppy Comes With Me — and a Whole Community
From the day you reserve, you get lifetime one-on-one support: texts, calls, and the same consult calls my training clients pay $100 an hour for, free, for the life of your dog. You also get the Maremmas Made Easy membership, with live group Q&A calls, replays, a growing resource library, and a community of owners who understand your dog.
Why We Require Email Signup Before Applications
We're not trying to be difficult. Here's why this matters:
30% of livestock guardian dogs fail. Not because they're bad dogs, but because buyers weren't prepared for success.
The families who succeed with our Maremmas share one thing in common: they educated themselves before applying.
They understood:
- What proper LGD breeding actually looks like
- Why health testing is non-negotiable
- How early socialization determines lifetime success
- What realistic timelines and expectations are
- Why lifetime breeder support matters
Our email series gives you this foundation in a few days.
Then, if you decide to apply, you'll have an educated, productive conversation by email or during our free consultation call—not a sales pitch full of information you're hearing for the first time.
This approach protects both of us. We only want to work with families who are truly prepared for success.
Before You Apply: Can You Manage Your Dogs and Livestock?
Every Prancing Pony Maremma is raised with livestock from a few weeks old. But a puppy isn't a livestock guardian yet. Until your dogs mature, around two years old for fragile animals, you'll need to manage who's together and when.
Before you apply, make sure you can:
- Keep puppies and young dogs separated from newborn lambs, kids, calves, foals, crias, and poultry, with a fence line between them
- Supervise or separate whenever something changes: animals in heat, weather changes, new stock, visitors, or a dog's teenage phase
- Set up a small, secure area for your dogs at feeding time, when you can't monitor their interactions with the stock or when they go through a rowdy teenage stage
- Adjust your setup for a season or two, even when it's inconvenient
This is temporary. It's also not optional. Families who do end up with dogs they trust completely, and animals they never have to lock up at night.
If you're not sure how this would work on your farm, book a call with me to discuss it first. That's exactly what it's for.
Choose Your Path
All the options give you the same educational content. The quizzes just personalize your experience based on your specific situation.
Sleep Peacefully Knowing Your Livestock and Family are Safe
Here's what makes our program different:
- ✓ Health-tested parents (PennHip/OFA & DNA) - minimizes the risk of crippling vet bills later
- ✓ Raised with livestock from birth - ready to work, not relearn everything
- ✓ 2-year health guarantee - we stand behind our dogs
- ✓ Lifetime breeder & trainer support - you're never left to figure it out alone
You know the heartbreak of losing animals to predators. Whether it's happened to you or you're determined to prevent it, you need a livestock guardian dog you can count on—not one that creates more problems than it solves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does signing up reserve a puppy?
No. Joining our email list is purely educational. Puppy reservations only happen after a formal application, optional consultation call, and mutual agreement that it's the right fit. The email series helps you decide if you even want to apply.
Q: How long is the waitlist?
Current wait times vary by season. The email series will give you current availability information and explain our reservation process. Typically, families plan 3-12 months ahead.
Q: What if I decide not to get a Maremma from you?
That's completely fine! Many of our email subscribers never buy from us, and that's okay. Our goal is to help you succeed with whatever LGD you choose. The information is valuable regardless of where you get your dog.
Q: Will you spam me with sales emails?
No. You'll receive a series of educational emails over the first week, then one email per week on Thursdays. Every email provides value, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
Q: Can I just apply now without the emails?
We've found that families who go through the educational content first have much higher success rates. The email series answers 90% of the questions that come up during consultation calls, making those conversations more productive. We ask everyone to start with the education first.
Q: How much do your puppies cost?
Our Maremma puppies are $3,500 and include health testing, extensive socialization, and lifetime support. The email series explains why this investment actually saves money long-term compared to "cheaper" alternatives.
Why Choose Maremmas?
Not all livestock guardian dog breeds are created equal. Discover why Maremmas are perfect for busy homestead families—and why our dogs are exceptional.
How it Works
Wondering what it’s like to work with a breeder who is also a certified professional trainer? Learn about our processes and how we guide you every step of the way before and after the sale.
Available Maremmas
Ready for a puppy? In need of an older Maremma? Or planning ahead for the future? Click the link below to see our available pups and dogs and upcoming litters.
