We Have Puppies! Updated 11/17/2023
This litter should make exceptional poultry guardians! Both sire and dam are very laid back and were independently guarding free range poultry by 9 months of age! Puppies arrived November 3rd, 2023 and will be ready for new homes beginning the end of December. Please contact us via email for pricing and further information. Currently 4 males available.
Our puppies are available to select homes with limited registration and a five-generation pedigree. We provide a one-year health guarantee along with lifetime support for new owners. All pups will be vet checked, microchipped, dewormed and current on age-appropriate vaccines. If you would like to be considered for one of our pups, please contact us at stoneybrook@tds.net and tell us a little bit about yourself and why you are interested in the Maremma Sheepdog.
At Stoneybrook, our primary goal to preserve and promote the natural guarding instinct of the Maremma Sheepdog. We consider it a privilege to introduce this wonderful breed and feel it is our ethical responsibility to maintain the integrity of the Maremma Sheepdog. Only animals that meet the highest quality standard of the breed will be considered for selection to carry on the lines. Any pup purchased for breeding purposes must pass all health testing requirements as outlined in the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America Code of Ethics before full registration will be granted.
As a Code of Ethics member, all of our dogs are screened for potential hereditary disorders before being accepted into our breeding program. Parents are certified free of Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia and Osteochondrosis by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Females are not allowed to produce more than one litter per year, nor are they permitted to whelp before the age of two. Males are selected for early maturity, calm and gentle disposition and natural instinct to protect the stock. All candidates must conform to the breed standard.
Pups are selected based on individual needs of the customer. In selecting the ideal candidate, temperament is always considered first and foremost. We will want to know what type of livestock you have, how large an area and what type of terrain the dog will be expected to patrol, type of fencing, neighbors vs. remote location, children in the family, companion or strictly guardian. All these factors play a huge role in choosing the right pup. To succeed as a livestock guardian, a pup must be calm, quiet, alert and attentive. He should not be fearful around people or livestock, yet submissive and respectful with both. He should be confident and curious, investigating new smells, sights and sounds without overreaction. Most importantly, he should demonstrate a desire to be with the stock.
Health and longevity are equally important in the breed. Because you are making a considerable investment both financially and physically in preparing your pup for success, it is imperative that you purchase from health tested parents. The Maremma Sheepdog is a large breed, therefore at much higher risk of developing hip dysplasia or other joint related problems. We believe there is no room for negotiation when it comes to health testing. It is crucial to the offspring, the buyer and to the future of the breed.
All Stoneybrook’s pups are raised in a healthy environment, observed and handled daily, and exposed to a variety of livestock throughout their first 8 weeks of life. They are given their first shots, dewormed and microchipped prior to being released to their new homes. We also furnish a written health guarantee, as well as lifetime support for new owners. Buyer is responsible for all shipping fees, including cost of kennel. Pups are reserved quickly so please contact us early and tell us a little bit about yourself and your needs.