Our Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD), Gaston and Sera
In our area, our flock is threatened by passing coyotes and
neighboring dogs. We have chosen Livestock Guardian Dogs as
our preferred method of protection. Gaston and Sera are a
fabulous pair of Great Pyreneeses. They have huge hearts, a
gentle disposition, and best of all, they knows their job. We had our
first sheep loss this summer to coyotes, but as soon as we
increased our LGD protection, and our fencing, the threat subsided.
We have often witnessed the dogs demonstrating the qualities that
led us to include them in our flock.
Gaston is a gentle giant. We always tell people, these are his
sheep, we just take care of them for him. We can tell he takes great
pride in his flock. We often find young lambs sleeping on his back
in the morning sun, or jumping and playing in front of him. He cares
deeply about the sheep, and impresses us constantly with his
dedication. He is with the flock in their pasture 24 hours a day.
Gaston is 11 years old. We have yet to find a photo of him that truly
shows his massive size.
Sera is a 6 year old Great Pyreneese that we got from a rescue
association to help Gaston guard the new property and the
increasing flock. She is enthusiastic about her job and has brought
new joy to Gaston's day-to-day life.
To find out more about this wonderful breed, visit the
Great Pyreneese Club of America.
In our area, our flock is threatened by passing coyotes and
neighboring dogs. We have chosen Livestock Guardian Dogs as
our preferred method of protection. Gaston and Sera are a
fabulous pair of Great Pyreneeses. They have huge hearts, a
gentle disposition, and best of all, they knows their job. We had our
first sheep loss this summer to coyotes, but as soon as we
increased our LGD protection, and our fencing, the threat subsided.
We have often witnessed the dogs demonstrating the qualities that
led us to include them in our flock.
Gaston is a gentle giant. We always tell people, these are his
sheep, we just take care of them for him. We can tell he takes great
pride in his flock. We often find young lambs sleeping on his back
in the morning sun, or jumping and playing in front of him. He cares
deeply about the sheep, and impresses us constantly with his
dedication. He is with the flock in their pasture 24 hours a day.
Gaston is 11 years old. We have yet to find a photo of him that truly
shows his massive size.
Sera is a 6 year old Great Pyreneese that we got from a rescue
association to help Gaston guard the new property and the
increasing flock. She is enthusiastic about her job and has brought
new joy to Gaston's day-to-day life.
To find out more about this wonderful breed, visit the
Great Pyreneese Club of America.
Icelandic Sheep
Gaston, September 2004
Sera, September 2005
More photos of our Fabulous Friends:
Sera shows her affection. May 2007
Sera, May 2007
Sera, May 2007