Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM
Maremma Blog
Good-bye 2024 – Hello 2025! 🎉🎉🎉
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, Happy New Year! Can you believe that it’s already 2025? I can’t. Where did 2024 even go? It zoomed by so fast. It was a busy year but so different from past years. Here’s a fun video I made of some of the highlights. We skipped kidding season in 2024 because I was going through the intense 6-month-long Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional program. We did end up with six kids because two of my does apparently…
Happy New Year 2025!
Happy New Year from Prancing Pony Maremmas! As we welcome 2025, we’re grateful for our amazing clients, dedicated LGD families, and the Maremmas who make it all possible. Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and happy, hardworking guardian dogs!
🎄Merry Christmas from my family to yours! 🎁🦮🐐
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I won’t keep you because I know you’re busy on this wonderful day, but I’m just popping in to say Merry Christmas to and your loved ones from me, my family and all the dogs, goats and other assorted critters here at Prancing Pony Farm! I’ll talk to you next year! Kim Reserve My Maremma! Reserve My Dairy Goat! LGD Training & Consulting 20227 Fremont Ave, Lemoore, CA 93245Unsubscribe · Preferences
Happy Birthday to Marisa’s 2022 puppies!
Prancing Pony Farm Maremma Sheepdogs Mini Nubians & Nigerian Dwarfs Livestock Guardian Dog Training Dear [FIRST_DOG_NAME GOES HERE] [SECOND_DOG_NAME GOES HERE] Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday filled with all your favorite treats and lots of hugs from your human friends! Love, Kim Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 20227 Fremont Ave, Lemoore, CA 93245
🎄It’s almost Christmas – are you ready?!
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, Christmas is almost here! Are you ready? I’m not, which is why I am late sending this email. 😂 I had planned to write it yesterday, but I needed to finish my Christmas shopping, so I went on a 3-hour shopping trip to Costco last night. 😳 I used to love shopping but have hated it ever since we bought our farm. My husband does all the grocery shopping, and I do as much shopping online as possible. I have become a farm…
🎉 Listen to my interview on the Honest Dog Breeder Podcast!
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I have something very exciting to share with you today! I was interviewed on The Honest Dog Breeder podcast. If you haven’t heard of this amazing podcast, it’s by Julie Swan, who has a business supporting ethical dog breeders, hence the name. Julie helps breeders better serve their clients and honor their dogs while balancing the rest of their lives, families, etc. Julie is doing a 12 Days of Breeders series this…
I Was Interviewed on The Honest Dog Breeder Podcast!
I had the honor of being featured on The Honest Dog Breeder Podcast! In this episode, I shared insights about Maremma Sheepdogs, ethical LGD breeding, and how positive, purpose-driven breeding practices create better dogs and happier owners.
🐓💜🦮 Oliver the Excellent Chicken Guardian
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, Today, I want to share a video that makes me smile whenever I watch it. Meet Oliver, the excellent chicken guardian. Oliver is a dog from our first Maremma litter, born in 2017. When Oliver’s owners came to me for an LGD, they had never bought a dog from a breeder because they strongly believed in rescuing dogs. However, they needed an LGD to protect their chickens on their 5-acre farm. Oliver as a puppy in 2017…
Client Stories: Oliver the Excellent Chicken Guardian
At Prancing Pony Farm, we understand that each livestock guardian dog has a unique story, and Oliver’s experience showcases the profound connections we share with these remarkable animals. Our Maremmas are more than just protectors; they are cherished family members, embodying love and commitment in their roles. We carefully choose each dog we breed for their temperament and health, ensuring they produce puppies devoted to safeguarding your livestock and loving and affectionate towards their families. Bring home your own Prancing Pony Maremma, and you’ll know steadfast loyalty and peace of mind like Oliver’s family.
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Prancing Pony Farm!
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I’ll keep this short and sweet because I know today is a busy day. I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving! This time last year, my granddaughter Penelope was in the hospital with acute appendicitis, so our Thanksgiving was a bit stressful. Thankfully, everyone is healthy and happy this year! The girls had a sleepover last weekend and helped me train puppies. It’s always great to have them over, not just because I…
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!
