Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) have been bred for thousands of years to protect flocks of sheep, poultry and other livestock from predators. They are large enough to intimidate or kill predators, withstand extreme weather, and bond with the animals they are protecting.

About Pat’s Pastured LGDs

After having to travel as far as Maryland and Georgia to purchase working dogs for our farm, we decided to start breeding our own LGDs to offer as a resource for farmers in the Northeast.

Pat’s Pastured LGDs are a cross between three common LGD breeds -- Anatolian Shepherd, Akbash and Great Pyrenees. We select our breeding dogs based on their performance in the pastures. All of our LGDs were bred and born on our farm, raised alongside the animals they are trained to protect, and trained by their parents and our other LGDs. 

We advise farmers to not buy a puppy unless you already have a working guard dog. This is to ensure that your puppy receives the proper training. Humans cannot train LGDs. It has been our experience that LGD puppies under 12 months old will “play” with the animals that they guard and may accidentally hurt them unless they receive the proper training from an experienced guard dog.

If this is your first LGD, we advise that you purchase a dog that is at least 8 months old and knows his / her job.

We are currently taking deposits for our first litter of pups.

Prices for Pat’s Pastured Livestock Guardian Dogs are as follows:

8-10 weeks old $250.00

4 months old $500.00

5 months old $600.00

6-7 months old $750.00

8-11 months old $900.00

Experienced LGD 12-18 months old $1,200.00

We work closely with each farmer to find a LGD that is a good match for your farm. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs.