Hidden Rock Farms

Livestock Guardian Dogs

In keeping with our natural philosophy, we use livestock guardian dogs as a predator deterrent.  These dogs have been bred and used for centuries for this purpose.  They live with the sheep all the time and look to the sheep as their pack members.

Atlas, Our Marrema

There are many breeds of livestock guardian dogs.  Our male, Atlas, is a Marrema.  This breed comes from the mountains of the Abruzzi region of Italy.  Marremas are aloof dogs that prefer to stay with the flock.

Gaia, Our Great Pyrenees

Our female dog, Gaia, is a Great Pyrenees.  Great Pyrenees are similar to Marremas.  These dogs come from the mountains between France and Spain.  Most breeds of livestock guardian dogs are white.  This allows them to blend in with the flock and makes them easy to distinguish from a wolf or other predator.  Great Pyrenees are vocal and have more dominant personalities than the Marrema.

Puppies

Occassionaly we have puppies available.  While our dogs have seperate flocks and pastures they guard, they do come together when we combine and overwinter our flock.  The puppies are born and raised right on the pasture and are familiar with sheep, goats, cattle and various breeds of poultry.  Please contact us for availability and we will put you on the puppy list.