The Aspen Alpaca Company is the home of one Maremma Italian Livestock Guardian dog.

Maremmas. originating in Italy have been used for over 2000 years as a livestock guard dog. The official name of these majestic dogs is "Cane Da Pastore Maremmano Abruzzese" which means the dog of the shepherd of the Maremmano and Abruzzese regions.

These even-tempered dogs do not herd, they only guard livestock from predators.

Enzo came from an Italian import, Vinny, and Gordina, who was born of two Italian parents.

We will be adding another Maremma pup in the Spring of 2007.

For more information on the Maremma Livestock Guardian Dogs, please visit the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America website.