My Guardian Dogs
Meet my pack of Central Asian Shepherd Livestock Guardian Dogs, and the Guardian Puppies here at Ranger’s Guardian Dogs in beautiful Irasburg, Vermont, USA!
Me & Freya (My Turkmen Alabai Dog)
Before you meet the cutest little Guardian Puppies in the Milky Way Galaxy, here’s some more information about the history, registration, certification and origins of my Livestock Guardian Dogs.
ALL of my Livestock Guardian Dogs are imported, and registered, health-tested and certified.
Freya is double FCI and UKC-Registered.
ALL of my dogs are OFA Health-Tested and Certified.
I breed the following Central Asian Shepherd “Livestock Guardian Dogs”:
- Turkmen Alabai Dog (from Turkmenistan)
- Tajik Aboriginal Dog (from Tajikistan)
- Kyrgyz Aboriginal Dog (from Kyrgyzstan)
Freya: My Turkmen Alabai Dog
(aka, Turkmen Wolf-Hound)
Loki: My Tajik Aboriginal Dog
(aka, Sagi Dahmarda)
Hela: My Kyrgyz Aboriginal Dog
(aka, Dobot)
CAUTION/WARNING (my lawyer says I have to tell you this): Freya, Loki, Hela, and ALL other Livestock Guardian Dogs here at Ranger’s Guardian Dogs, are NOT to be approached by any person and/or animal without my prior written permission, and my presence, ever. Thank You!
A few important facts about Mark and Ranger’s Guardian Dogs:
“Ranger’s Guardian Dogs is 1 of only 2 kennel’s in the USA preserving the aboriginal (Central Asian Shepherd Dog) bloodlines.
Mark J. Buckley | Founder & Owner of Ranger’s Guardian Dogs
My Turkmen Alabai ‘Livestock Guardian Dogs’ are double-registered (FCI and UKC-Registered).
ALL of my Livestock Guardian Dogs (including: Turkmen Alabai, Tajik Aboriginal, and Kyrgyz Aboriginal Dogs) are OFA Health-Tested and Certified.”
FREYA (Turkmen Alabai Dog)
Freya is the Alpha-Mama Livestock Guardian Dog, and really the one in charge here at Ranger’s Guardian Dogs.
She’s my Turkmen Alabai Dog (aka, The Central Asian Shepherd Dog).
Here’s a Closeup of Freya
Believe it or not, Freya is very photogenic!
In fact, she loves posing for pictures (like she did in this closeup here).
Another name for Freya’s breed is Turkmen Wolf-Hound.
Freya is a beautiful example of a pure-bred Turkmen Alabai Dog, and a real sweetheart with the people and animal’s she knows and trusts.
Here’s Freya as a Puppy
Even when she was just a little puppy, Freya was very alert and aware of her surroundings.
That’s why I chose her to be the TOP Alpha-Mama Guardian Dog here at Ranger’s Guardian Dogs.
In this short video here of Freya as young pup you can see her following right along with the camera, and hanging out with some of her siblings.
Video Credit: Midislander Unique Kennel, Hungary
Turkmen Alabai: The Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Turkmen Alabai Dogs
Turkmen Alabai Dogs (aka, The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, or Turkmen Wolf-Hound)
The ONLY true “pure-bred” Livestock Guardian Dog breed on Earth.
All other livestock guardian dog breeds are “man-made”.
They’re also the OLDEST known livestock guardian dog breed (7,000 BC).
Aren’t they the cutest little fur-babies you’ve ever seen before?
Loki
Loki is my Tajik Aboriginal Dog from Tajikistan
Loki comes from the ancient bloodline (as far back as 4,000+ years) that created the Kangal.
Loki’s dad is the National Champion in the country of Tajikistan.
Another name for his breed is the Sagi Dahmarda.
Click the button below to learn more about Loki, his breed, and to see more pictures of him and his parents.
Hela
Hela is my Kyrgyz Aboriginal Dog from Kyrgyzstan
Here’s a video that tells the story of Hela’s bloodline (the Kyrgyz Aboriginal Central Asian Shepherd Dog from Kyrgyzstan):
Forgotten CAO Kyrgyz Dobot Dogs- Resilient Spirits on a Journey to Redemption
Another name for Hela’s breed is Dobot.
Click the button below to learn more about Hela, her breed, and to see more pictures of her and her parents.
Say hello to the cutest Guardian Puppies in the entire Milky Way galaxy!
COMING SOON…
Turkmen Alabai Puppies will arrive in the Spring of 2027 (tentatively).
If you want to be added to our Puppy Reservation Waiting-List, and to stay updated on the estimated arrival of the newest Guardian Puppies, click the button below and send me a message or give me a call today!
Cute puppies?
Think again!
Yes, we know our Guardian Puppies are super cute.
And we love how cute they are too! <3
But these adorable and lovable little Guardian Pups will quickly grow up to become very LARGE, incredibly-strong, extremely-loyal, and hyper-protective Livestock Guardian Dogs. And they can’t help it!
It’s in their DNA to Guard and Protect.
Freya: Pretending she’s a Lap-Dog
We love our Guardian Dogs! 🥰
And our Guardian Dogs love pretending they’re lap-dogs!
Even though they take up most of the couch, like Freya does (she’s actually 6′ 6″ when standing up on her hind legs).
Here’s a picture of Freya being a total sweetheart: when relaxing at home, she’s always trying to be a lap-dog.
Despite their large size, Guardian Dogs are the cutest, sweetest, most loving, most protective and most loyal dog breeds you will likely ever meet.
Important Reminders & Disclaimer
Guardian Dogs are BIG, strong, loyal, tough and totally badass!
Guardian Dogs require your FULL respect.
It’s important to re-iterate that these pure-bred Livestock Guardian Dogs are innately hard-wired for guarding livestock, as well as guarding farmland, and ranches or homes.
There’s a good reason these Central Asian Shepherd dog breeds are called “Guardian’s” or “Protector’s“.
IMPORTANT Reminders & Disclaimers:
Livestock Guardian Dogs are the OPPOSITE of small and cuddly.
But they sure are cute!
Here are some IMPORTANT reminders and disclaimers about Livestock Guardian Dogs:
- Once they are fully-grown, their built-in nature is to guard and protect.
- They are incredibly-loyal and will go to great lengths to protect their owners, livestock and/or property.
- When provoked (or commanded by their owner) they can, and will ferociously-attack.
- Livestock Guardian Dogs require a very strict and uniquely-structured training and puppy socialization regimen.
- Proper training, care, AND socialization is paramount with livestock guardian breeds.
To put their MASSIVE growth and size into perspective… Livestock Guardian Dogs often grow to over 6′ tall (like Freya, she’s 6′ 6″ when standing on her back paws!).
Buyer Contract (and 2-Year ‘Health Warranty’ on Puppies INCLUDED)
As cute as they are, adopting a Livestock Guardian Dog is NOT for everyone.
First off, and UNLIKE most dog breeds, it takes highly-specialized training and knowledge in order to properly socialize, train and care for Livestock Guardian Dog breeds.
These Central Asian Shepherd Livestock Guardian Dog breeds have an average lifespan of 15 years.
I include a 2-Year Health Warranty on all Guardian Puppies (*conditions apply, SEE Buyer Contact for all the details).
If you’ve done your homework, and you’re serious about making the required commitment (and investment) to adopt your own Livestock Guardian Dog…
I invite you to read my Buyer Contract first to ensure you fully-understand and meet all the requirements needed in order to adopt a Livestock Guardian Dog from Ranger’s Guardian Dogs.