Spanish mastiff's for guardian dogs

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PICK by evaluating NOT by color or sex.
If the breeder is a good one they should be placing the dog that would best fit your environment.

These are working dogs not pets so a responsible breeder should be pulling out dogs by their strengths and matching them.
If they want you to pick by 6 weeks a pup then you may want to find another breeder.
 

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We just may be putting down a restoration on a SM pup.

We found a farm in Wisconsin that can ship them to AK for us.
 

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Check if they do testing for EPI

There are some people who do have this and regardless continue to breed. I do not know about the farm you mentioned... but this site explains more about it.

IMO you cannot just eliminate everything or whole breeds would be gone... but at least understanding the possibility and knowing what you can do if this pops up will save you time and money in the end.


http://www.lgdnevada.com/patron-and-epi.html
 

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I had never heard of that before. Thank you.
 

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If my dad can get property this next week then we will most likey go ahead and reserve a pup.

We will either be going with a little due 2/18-21/2017 or a litter due 8/9-11/2017. Not sure yet.
I can't wait to train our first LGD. I am the only one besides my dad that likes the SM:barnie it is so frustrating.

I found some Maremma/Border Collie puppy's for sale. I was going to ask my dad about reserving a puppy for when we get up there but then I got to thinking about the cross and said no way.
 

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Maremma/Border Collie--SMART to stay away from that one! Poor pups! They won't know whether to guard or chase! Hope your Dad gets property soon! :fl
 
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We were going to do a GP or mix, but the problem is there are no breeders. What I mean by no breeders is, @Southern by choice said you want to get a pup by a responsible breeder, so even if we found one hew knows if it has had its shots, the back ground and etc. But there are Spanish Mastiff's up there. They are very common LGD up there. I am wondering if anyone on here has ever has one and your pros and cons are. And nor are tolis common up there.
I know people who have both Spanish Mastiff's and Caucasian Ovcharka as LGD's. They are very happy with their dogs, they are also very selective with who they sell their dogs to and make it really clear how difficult they can be.
 
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I know people who have both Spanish Mastiff's and Caucasian Ovcharka as LGD's. They are very happy with their dogs, they are also very selective with who they sell their dogs to and make it really clear how difficult they can be.
I have heard about the Caucasian Ovcharkas but dad said no because they are known for being aggressive.

The reson I chose the SM is becuase there common in AK for being LGD's up there. There is also a farm that is willing to help anyone if they are having issues. From what I have read I like there temperament, size, and how lovably they.
 

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