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HOW IT IS ALL STARTING
Dandy the first goat
He left us at 9 month of age.
When I first thought about bringing some Castro Laboreiro Dogs into the U.S.A., it was in order to help to preserve the breed. A very old breed almost in extinction. They may exist about 300 Castro Laboreiro Dogs, in the whole world (please, check Portuguese Watch Dog Tab).
So I asked my dear cousin Pedro Barrento to assist me in purchasing and transporting two of these pups to the US from Portugal.
As the dogs are livestock watch dogs, they will need to have some livestock to watch over. I added these goats to the "family" for them to watch over and continue to encourage their guardian lifestyle. As I am a vegetarian, our goats will be used to give us milk, not to be used for meat, but rather trained as pack goats, carrying the hikers loads. Look forward to more information on Sunhearth Trails. I am starting with a mommy goat and a couple of kids, which will be trained as pack goats. I hope to have my pack goats available for hiking trips in South Western PA in the summer of 2010.
Spark, the second one.
Is getting bigger and bigger and a very smart and climbing boy.
He enjoys very much hicking and follow us very attentively.
He will be a wonderfull pack goat.
He is almost ready to carry loads and we will start loading him little by little at the end of this winter.
Shero, the third and Spark's mom.
We will be crossing her with a Saanen this winter.
For more information contact Paula: (717) 496-3124
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