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livestock guardian dogs
Sep 29, 2026

How We Raise Livestock Guardian Puppies on a Working Farm

We raise Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd puppies the old way — born outside, raised with the herd, learning their job from day one. Here's what that looks like at our farm in Great Falls.

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livestock guardian dogs
Sep 28, 2026

What to Know Before Bringing Home a Livestock Guardian Puppy

Livestock guardian puppies need space, patience, and a job to do. Here's what we've learned raising Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds on our South Carolina farm.

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livestock guardian dogs
Sep 27, 2026

Great Pyrenees vs. Anatolian Shepherd: What's the Difference?

Both breeds guard livestock, but they work differently. Here's what five years of raising both on our South Carolina farm has taught us about choosing between them.

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livestock guardian dogs
Sep 26, 2026

What Is a Livestock Guardian Dog—and Do You Need One?

A livestock guardian dog lives with your animals and protects them from predators. We raise Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd crosses, and here's what we've learned about whether one might fit your farm.

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our story
Sep 25, 2026

Our Story: Why We Left Myrtle Beach and Started a Farm in 2018

Five years ago, we left Myrtle Beach for a different kind of life in Great Falls. We wanted land, animals, and work that felt real. Here's what happened when we stopped planning and just started.

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farm life
Sep 24, 2026

A Day in the Life on Our South Carolina Farm

We wake before the sun most mornings here at The Hudstead in Great Falls. The animals need us, and honestly, we would not have it any other way.

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How We Raise Livestock Guardian Puppies on a Working Farm

September 29, 2026

What to Know Before Bringing Home a Livestock Guardian Puppy

September 28, 2026

Great Pyrenees vs. Anatolian Shepherd: What's the Difference?

September 27, 2026

What Is a Livestock Guardian Dog—and Do You Need One?

September 26, 2026

Our Story: Why We Left Myrtle Beach and Started a Farm in 2018

September 25, 2026
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