Silausa

10/28/2026

Great post- and so true!!

Just a little appreciation post for the incredible Sila Shepherd (Pastore della Sila) 🐾❤️
For a breed that is historically a dedicated livestock guardian from Calabria, Italy, they have the absolute biggest hearts. Loving, non-dominant, and so deeply loyal to their family and farm.
They might still be rare over here, but anyone who has ever met or owned one knows just how special these gentle giants truly are. Total perfection! 🐶✨

10/28/2026

Love these girls!! Always watching!!

10/22/2026

10/12/2026

Aston went to a sheep show this weekend- he of course now has his own fan club! lol He’s SUCH a good boy!

08/29/2026

Poor May!
The dogs stirred up a yellow jacket ground🐝 nest - not sure how many got stung- even I got stung so ouch! I’m in awe over how stoic these pups are. I definitely whined the most. 🙄 All 15 dogs spent the day inside until we got the “all clear”. As luck would have it- the puppies were due for their second round of shots at our fantastic vet so May also got a Benadryl injection!

08/28/2026

Third time for these Sila pups in the house! Introduced to the vacuum- they avoided it when I first brought it out- then investigated- then wondered if it was a chew toy! Time for distractions! Doggy chew toys brought out and peace reigns!! These pups are so chill!

08/28/2026

Tonight’s puppy picture. My heart almost stopped- they barely look like pups here!! Definitely leaving their puppy hood behind and all of a sudden they are looking like DOGS! Guardian dogs!! 🩷♥️🩷

08/24/2026

Bentley slept through lunch! When I finally found him under some bushes he had to eat by himself- and ended up going for a car ride and some shopping! He was admired and got to say hello to many fellow shoppers. He was happy, calm and inquisitive the whole time! Having my mom as a travel companion was a huge benefit! ❤️♥️❤️

08/24/2026

Puppies are now following me around the farm- “helping” with chores (and stealing cups!). Some figured out that there is no need to crawl under an open gate- others are still learning- 😂! It takes twice as long- but I believe their new families will get a head start! I want my dogs to be as stable and confident as possible- for their own sakes! Scrambling buckets- metal can lids slamming- hay bales tossed and wheelbarrows coming towards them- they are learning to cope with sounds and sudden movements in a safe environment. And I’m hoping their new owners will see all the potential these little Silas have and love them as much as I do!!

What are some things you do to set your puppies up for success?

08/16/2026

We did “vet training” before our Sila pups’ first vet visit (put on a table, check mouth, ears, lift tail, check belly- things the vet will do) and what happened?? This. Absolutely nothing- haha! Relaxed sleeping pups- who dragged a ton of dirt in with them- and Rover even kept sleeping on the table! Car ride- no problems- just an opportunity to sleep in air conditioning! Preparation goes a long way to prepare them- and their future owners- for stress free new experiences!