The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Pets & Working Animals => Dogs => Topic started by: SmallWelshBarn on October 31, 2017, 07:08:18 pm
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Does any one else on the forum have a LGD ? I have a fantastic Maremma . He guards all the animals chickens pigs and sheep he lives out side mostly and is free to roam 7 acres. He preferes to be out side.
Loyal to a fault and very defensive of the property. He has a huge bark to warn of predators has managed to catch the odd fox that’s tried it on and keeps away unwanted people.
He does eat a lot 1.5KG of raw meat a day cost about £2.40. My boy weighs about 55kg
If you have the space want a superb dog then have a look at a Maremma highly intelligent independent dog and for the most part will ignore your commands unless they think it’s the right thing to do ????
This is Khaos with the girls
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k562/NBeginningsFrance/IMG_6156.jpg) (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/NBeginningsFrance/media/IMG_6156.jpg.html)
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As a dyed in the wool gundog person I have the greatest respect for the Maremma. Glad you have work for him to do, they can be a nightmare if left to their own devices. You are very lucky! He looks lovely.
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I have a Maremma, best dog I have ever had. She protects my chickens and ducks from fox and bird attack. She has never been a problem, she knows her job bless her and she has only just turned one. I haven't lost a chicken since we have had her, she is an absolute dream. Her personality is to die for, good with all our animals, sheep, horses, cats and other dogs. I love her.