I'm Leslie E., the breeder behind Leslie Esmay's Maremma Sheepdogs located in Salinas, CA. I produce small-sized Maremma Sheepdogs that make loving family dogs and livestock guardians. I prioritize health, sound structure, and temperament. My goal is to produce a great representation of the Maremma and to breed to the original standard. My passion for this breed is poured into every aspect of my breeding program. I truly love my dogs and what I do.
Q. & A. with Leslie
Why did you start breeding?
I had my own Maremma Sheepdog and fell in love with the breed. I wanted to do my part as a responsible breeder and produce healthy, well-rounded pups. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.
What makes your program special?
I truly love the Maremma Sheepdog breed and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I strive to breed healthy, well-tempered pups that can excel as working dogs and loving family dogs. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I am trying to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for my puppies and their forever families.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Leslie
Leslie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Leslie to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Leslie may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Leslie offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Leslie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leslie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Salinas, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Monterey Airport
More about Leslie
Leslie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Leslie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Leslie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Leslie Esmay's Maremma Sheepdogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Leslie Esmay's Maremma Sheepdogs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Maremma Sheepdogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.