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This Valentine's Day, give your heart (and your livestock) the protection they deserve. 💕
Three week old Maremma Sheepdog puppies exploring the world! It's been so hot during the day (110+) that it's just not safe for tiny puppies to be outside. So they get to go out at night while I do my barn chores.
And everyone wants to see the puppies! Big puppies, adult dogs, goats, everyone comes to say hello. 💜
I bought this new floor for the kennel recently and I really like it. It gives the puppies a nice, clean surface to play on and the mama dogs don't track a lot of dirt back into the whelping box like they used to. And I won't be falling in any dog craters anymore! 😆
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This is Chico, one of the 7 Maremmas that recently had to find new homes recently. Mayra, my Missouri client, gave Chico a great new home a few weeks ago. She was concerned because she had never heard him bark. She thought maybe he would not be able to deter predators because he didn't know how to bark. I told her he was just being discerning and he would bark when the need arose. Sure enough, some new people came to the farm and Chico found his bark!
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Born: July 26, 2024 | Female | Current Weight: 70 lbs | Expected Adult Weight: 70-80 lbs
At Prancing Pony Farm, we believe the source of your livestock guardian dog is the single most important decision determining whether your experience will be a blessing or a curse. Today, we're excited to introduce you to Violet, a guardian who offers all the protection of a Maremma in a more compact package from our carefully bred lineage.
A Foundation Built on Health and Genetics
Violet's parents have undergone comprehensive health testing, including PennHip, OFA, and DNA screening. This investment in genetic health isn't just an extra precaution—it's essential to developing dogs who can work effectively for years without being sidelined by preventable genetic conditions.
As one of the smaller pups in a litter of 11, Violet is expected to mature into a small to medium-sized dog, reaching an estimated adult weight of 70-80 lbs.
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Meet Violet: Compact Maremma Guardian for Versatile Farm Protection
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Violet offers powerful protection in a more manageable package. This 8-month-old female Maremma from health-tested parents is ideal for smaller farms needing effective guardians.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It’s way past Thanksgiving but I had to share this adorable video of two of our pup, Bear and Chief, in their home in Texas. 💜 #ClientStories #clientstories
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Hi Reader,
We just welcomed our 16th grandchild into the world this month!
What makes this one extra special is that it's my middle son's first baby. He's a police officer - specifically, a K9 officer - so he's actually the first of my six kids to end up in a career working with dogs. I told him the other day that it's pretty cool we finally have another professional "dog person" in the family, even if his approach to training is... let's just say different from mine.
It's one of those moments that reminds me how complicated and beautiful life can be. I'm incredibly proud of the work he does and the service his K9 partner provides to our community. And I can still wish there were better training methods available for police dogs without those two things being in conflict.
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One of my puppy clients shared this video of her dogs cutting up in her riding arena. Apparently her goat wanted to join in the fun! 😆
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Gianna’s pups are getting big! The noise in the background is Gianna licking her dog food bowl clean. 😄
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This Valentine's Day, give your heart (and your livestock) the protection they deserve. 💕
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