Ragnar the Bold

Ragnar comes from an AKC breeder in NC and has retained the badger markings on his face in a way that gives him a very jolly look. He’s quite a people dog and adores our grandchildren and other children who visit the farm and give him attention. Although young, Ragnar especially enjoys being among the sheep he guards and has a special bond with our ram that enables us to put the two of them together when we need to separate the ram from the ewes. He teams very well with Ronia on patrol or on watch. He has a magnificent, deep bark that serves as a clear deterrent to would-be threats and perfectly suits his name.

Ronia the Fierce

Ronia comes from an AKC breeder in Georgia and certainly lives up to her name! She had badger markings as a puppy but now appears more uniformly white. She maintains acute awareness of movements in our pasture perimeter and is especially watchful of birds. She’s already had a head-to-head encounter with a skunk who dared to cross the pasture in the daytime and she continued pursuit even after being sprayed. She has a distinct bark that sends our sheep running for the barn. For all that, she is gentle with our grandchildren and welcomes those family members she knows. She’s an excellent guard dog, companion, and mother, fiercely protective and always on duty.

Freja the Fearless

Freja joined our livestock guardian dog force in December of 2023.  She is currently in training under Ragnar and has proven to have the right instincts at a very young age.  

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