"Thanks again for the wonderful puppy! We're very pleased and love him dearly already." - Happy Customer
What's New:
Puppies born March 11. 2008!
About Us:
Alsea Outback Ranch has been working with animals for our entire lives. Each of us specify in a different part of the work. If its milking the goats, feeding and playing with the pups, planting the garden, or training the horses, we all do something. An accumulation of well breed animals and kind people have made the ranch the way it is today.
The Property:
40 Acres up into the mountains. Living the outback life. Nothing but trees, even one so big that our family of six can't even wrap there arms around it stands on our property. We have a Milking barn for our Nubian Dairy Goats, A central barn, and a hay loft. A horse shed, and stalls plus goat sheds and a large coral. The chicken coop can fill with eggs, and if we let them brood them in the spring you can find little baby chicks roaming the barn yard. At the opposite end of the barn yard is our round-pen. You will find you're self in a heaven of trees, horses, and an old antique feeling. There are 3 creeks running through the property, supporting the entire valley of horses.
The Breed:
Country of Origin: Italy.
Size: A large dog breed, ranging from 60 - 73 cm. Coat: A dense under-layer that is long-haired and wiry. A white color with markings of light orange, yellow, or ivory are permitted. This tough coat makes it great for living in the outdoors.
Character: This dog is friendly, loyal, intelligent, and a good guard-dog. They will do their job of protecting there stock. In that case they are very loyal. They will watch the people they care about with a keen eye. Temperament: This breed is forgiving with children and gets along well with other dogs and pets. It is very protective, but also very gentle.
Care: They take some grooming, but can get away with a minimal amount.
Training: A level of respect will be needed for the dog to understand commands. But if animal was started with goats young, minimal training to adapt with them will be needed.
Activity: This dog loves running around in open spaces and having a job to do. Will entertain itself. The pups will automatically bond to goats, more then toys.