"Graduates"

Graduates of "Uncle Sparky School for LGDs"

Badger doing bed checks

Perimeter Patrol

Sam and Badger are three year old large guard dogs who were born and raised at High Meadows. Both are the result of Anatolian and Pyrenees/Anatolian crosses. This past kidding season was the first time they were allowed to be in with expectant does. Both of the boys passed with flying colors..as they assisted with the birth process, learned to keep proper distance from moms and resisted the urge to run and play with the newborn kids. Kidding season can be a tricky time for guard dogs and the potential for damage is nerve wracking. These two did well and will be seasoned pros for kidding in 2014. Part of the reason for there success is the presence of "Sparky", a six year old guardian dog, who has been showing them the ropes since they were pups. Maintaining several large guard dogs is expensive but High Meadows has never lost a goat to a four legged predator even though the farm is surrounded by national forest and a bear preserve.