The Spino degli Iblei is a rare, historic working guardian, and its future depends on people who value—and truly use—its natural abilities. We are seeking committed owners who will put these dogs to work on farms, homesteads, and livestock operations, preserving the purpose for which the breed was created. By reserving a puppy from this first American-born litter, you join an important effort to keep this remarkable guardian thriving for generations to come. If you believe in the value of functional, heritage-bred working dogs, we invite you to reach out and inquire about puppy availability and reservations.

We breed with a single goal: to preserve sound temperament, working ability, and genetic integrity.
Not every puppy serves the same purpose, and placing each dog correctly is how we protect the breed and the dog itself.

Purpose
These dogs are placed specifically to guard livestock. From an early age, they are raised with animals and selected for calm judgment, awareness, and appropriate defensive instincts.

Temperament & Traits

• Strong flock bonding
   
• Independent thinkers
   
• Naturally territorial and observant
   
• Not overly social or people-driven
   
• Excellent predator deterrence through presence and judgment
   

Breeding Involvement

• Guardian-only placement
   
• No breeding rights conveyed
   
• Breeder remains involved as a resource for:
   
  • Livestock integration
     
  • Maturity transitions
     
  • Behavioral guidance if challenges arise
     
• If the dog cannot remain in a working home, it returns to the breeder or an approved placement
   

Best For

• Farms, ranches, homesteads
   
• Sheep, goats, poultry, cattle
   
• Owners seeking a serious working partner
   

Typical Price Range
👉 $2,000 – $2,500

Purpose
Some dogs, while healthy and sound, do not display the optimal temperament required for livestock guarding. These dogs are placed as companions in appropriate homes where their instincts and personalities are a better fit.

Temperament & Traits

• More people-oriented
   
• Softer or less territorial
   
• Less suitable for independent guarding
   
• Still confident, loyal, and intelligent
   

Breeding Involvement

• No breeding rights
   
• Spay/neuter required or strongly encouraged
   
• Limited breeder involvement after placement
   
• No working or breeding expectations
   

Best For

• Rural or semi-rural homes
   
• Families familiar with guardian-type dogs
   
• Owners seeking a stable, thoughtful companion—not a guard dog
   

Typical Price Range
$1,000

(Priced lower to reflect limited working and breeding role)

Purpose
Breeding dogs are placed only with experienced, trusted individuals who share our commitment to preserving the breed’s working purpose, temperament, and genetic diversity.

These dogs represent the future of the breed.

Temperament & Traits

• Exceptional guardian instincts
   
• Stable nerves
   
• Clear judgment
   
• Correct structure and health
   
• Proven or strongly promising working ability
   

Breeding Involvement

• Highest level of breeder involvement
   
• Placement by application and approval only
   
• Breeding must be:
   
  • Purpose-driven
     
  • Limited
     
  • Approved in advance
     
• Ongoing collaboration on:
   
  • Pairings
     
  • Temperament selection
     
  • Placement of offspring
     
• Breeder retains right of first refusal and long-term oversight
   

Best For

• Preservation breeders
   
• Serious working programs
   
• Long-term breed stewards
   

Typical Price Range
👉 $3,500 – $5,000+

(Reflects genetic value, rarity, and continued breeder partnership)

We do not believe every dog should be bred, and we do not believe every dog should guard.
Correct placement is the foundation of ethical breeding and lifelong success.