Livestock guardian dogs for small acreage farming
The perfect farm and family guardian
When we first brought our goats home, we quickly realized we needed a protector for them. In spite of living on a small acreage in the middle of town we have had skunks, hawks, coyotes and mountain lions take livestock in our immediate neighborhood.
Due to some unfortunate experiences with rescue dogs as well as pure bred dogs we knew we needed to do our research carefully. We learned the hard way that poorly bred dogs can bring unwanted stress, expense, and heartache.
Being new to the livestock guardian dog breeds we joined LGD groups to learn all that we could. To our dismay we saw people posting with their own sad experiences with LGD's who showed aggression towards people and/or livestock.
Enter the Colorado Mountain Dog.
Somewhere in our research we stumbled on the Colorado Mountain Dog. This beautiful guardian is a breed being developed for farms and families just like ours. The more we read the more excited we became. What we needed was a dog who would partner with us in protecting our space, our animals, and most importantly, our family. The Colorado Mountain Dog fit the bill perfectly.
The breed founders have been using the science of genetics to breed desired traits forward and leave unwanted traits behind. The result is a people loving livestock guardian well suited for the small acreage urban farmers.
After almost 20 years of development, the breed is currently at the G4 level with the first purebred litters coming in the next year.
It has been an incredible experience to watch science come to life in the form of these intelligent, affectionate dogs.
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What our puppies' families are saying about them.
Atlas came to us in the spring of 2021 from Wendy Francisco at Crack O'Noon (CNK), the founder of the Colorado Mountain Dog project. Atlas is a G3 CMD. He is a big, confident guardian who loves to roam the perimeter keeping a watchful eye out for predators of any kind.
Kona came to us from Tennessee in the spring of 2021 and is also a G3. She is easily the sweetest dog we've ever owned and anyone who meets her immediately agrees. She has the "essence" that is sought after in the Colorado Mountain Dog community. Kona has been an amazing mom and her pups are gorgeous.
Mingus is the epitome of a Colorado Mountain Dog—steadfast, reliable, and deeply connected to his role as a guardian. With a calm and discerning nature, he only raises the alarm for true threats, making him a minimal barker and a trusted protector of both land and sky. Mingus is respectful of boundaries, content to stay within his space, and never inclined to wander. He greets our guests with warmth and kindness, treating them like family, and his affectionate, intelligent demeanor makes him a joy to have around. Mingus has also sired two exceptional litters, passing down his outstanding temperament and guardian instincts to the next generation.
Mingus is the epitome of a Colorado Mountain Dog—steadfast, reliable, and deeply connected to his role as a guardian. With a calm and discerning nature, he only raises the alarm for true threats, making him a minimal barker and a trusted protector of both land and sky. Mingus is respectful of boundaries, content to stay within his space, and never inclined to wander. He greets our guests with warmth and kindness, treating them like family, and his affectionate, intelligent demeanor makes him a joy to have around. Mingus has also sired two exceptional litters, passing down his outstanding temperament and guardian instincts to the next generation.
What is a Colorado Mountain Dog?
"The Colorado Mountain Dog is a livestock guardian dog specifically bred for small acreage farming and eco-tourism. We are selecting for dogs which tend to wander and bark less, and which accept unknown humans easily and without suspicion or hostility. The CMD is a beautiful dog, taller and leaner than some LGD breeds, with a medium body coat, soft silky hair that doesn't mat, and long full manes and tails. They are generally white, but other colors are acceptable, such as brindle, tan with a dark muzzle, or badger markings. A well bred Colorado Mountain Dog is a great family companion, and will do small perimeters around you as you hike or do chores on your property. " To learn more visit the Colorado Mountain Dog Registry site:https://coloradomountaindogs.com/
Address
Chino Valley, AZ
Phone
(970) 888-1383
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