LGD means livestock guardian dog. And that’s just what Luke does. He is a Maremma Sheepdog or Cane Da Pastore Maremmano Abruzzese. This is literally translated as “the dog of the shepherd of the Maremmano and Abruzzese regions”. In most english speaking countries the dog is known as the Maremma Sheepdog. However this name can be misleading as ’sheepdog’ brings the connotation of a dog that herds sheep. The maremma will NOT herd your flock, though they may be seen leading a flock to feeding areas, or the flock may run to the dog if they sense danger and then even follow the dog to a safe place. The Maremma breed is over 2000 years old.
He even eats hay with his alpacas!
Handsome guy!
Posing for a picture.
