Finder Hampshires

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Drop by our booth at Freedom Fest, positioned ringside.

05/22/2026

Open for business! Stop by our booth at Freedom Fest

05/12/2026

This cute little Katahdin needs a new address. PM me for details

04/22/2026

4 month old learning from the best. He is needing employment of his own!

04/22/2026

Introducing a few ewes and lambs to pasture

04/01/2026

Sharing some video of this pup. Almost 4 months old. He is getting experience with ewes with lambs. He has been around sheep since birth.

03/27/2026

Your membership support is greatly appreciated.

Sunday Spotlight - Join the Texas LGD Association! Help protect the future of ranching for the next generation in Texas and nationwide. Breeders of LGDs can be found on their website, along with other helpful information on LGDs. Check out their website at https://texaslgdassoc.org/. The organization has a Facebook group page where producers can post questions to the membership for help and showcase puppies for sale. The organization also has an Instagram and a YouTube channel.

03/26/2026

Presentation on LGDS done a few years ago worth sharing!

LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS Reducing losses of livestock Use of LGDs have been common elsewhere for centuries, but have only been commonly used in the U.S. since the 1970s.

02/24/2026

Tuesday Training Tip - The number of dogs needed in a pasture depends on the type of stock, predator load, terrain, pasture size, and flock characteristics. We recommend that producers start with 1 or 2 dogs per herd/flock (~100 head) and add more dogs as needed. Some producers may need 1 or 2 dogs per 50 head, depending on the location.

01/21/2026

Wet nose Wednesday Part 2: For those worried about their LGDs and the coming storms this weekend, make sure you have plenty of dry straw or hay for them to lie in. Also, a windbreak or shelter from the wind/rain is important. Your LGD should not have to be brought into a barn unless you are bringing your livestock in as well. The biggest concern is the dogs and livestock getting wet from heavy rain, followed by high winds, before they can fully dry out. This can cause hypothermia. If you suspect this, have lots of dry, warm towels ready and bring them into a warm room to dry. Provide feed and room-temperature water until their body temperature is normal, 100-102 F. If their temperature is below 98F, contact a vet immediately!