We finally got a LGD (livestock guardian dog). We've been trying to find the right dog for the last year or so, but things kept not working out. things worked out this time!
This is Toffee. she is a 7 week old Maremma sheepdog/Labrador Retriever cross.
Maremma sheepdogs originate from Italy and are renowned for being no nonsense livestock guardians and herders.
Maremma sheepdogs do NOT make good pets. They are suspicious of strangers and tend to be very protective, as most LGDs are. They take a LOT of exercise and need a job to be truly happy. The small amount of lab in her will help make her a bit friendlier, but shouldn't mess up her excellent LGD instincts. She's exactly what we need!
I was out walking the dogs and came back to see this ... what a turkey! Those are my clean clothes! Life with a turkey is never boring! They are quite the troublemakers! She has broken several clothesline now!
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