Naranjo Hills Farm

Megan

Breeder of Maremma Sheepdogs

Tracy, CA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Megan, the breeder behind Naranjo Hills Farm located in Tracy, CA. We breed working livestock guardian dogs registered with the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America. We take great pride in our program. We are passionate about Maremma Sheepdogs and look forward to sharing the breed with others who love it just as much as we do! If you would like to apply for one of our puppies, please fill out our e-form at https://naranjohillsfarm.com/puppy-application.

Q. & A. with Megan

Why did you start breeding?
We purchased our first Maremma in summer 2019 after starting to lose our free-range chickens to a persistent fox family and hawks. Unfortunately, our first Maremma ended up being diagnosed at 1 year old with moderate hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis. This fostered a desire to breed better livestock guardians that were not crippled in pain or reliant on pain relievers for the duration of their lives. Our original Maremma was neutered, and we have since added two structurally sound and registered Maremmas- dam Eureka Sammie June and sire Benson Ranch Giovane (pronounced Jo-va-nay). Both have been hip tested with passing scores. With our 3 Maremmas out patrolling 24/7, we have yet to lose another chicken to predators. They also keep our potbellied pigs, goats, cows, and barn cats safe. Our neighbors frequently post on Nextdoor about foxes and coyotes out and about, taking small pets, but we haven't seen a single one over the last year of owning our wonderful Maremmas!
What makes your program special?
All puppies have PennHIP completed at 16 weeks to guarantee they do not have early-onset hip dysplasia. We are dedicated to breeding healthy and happy pups.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Maggie
Went home
Female
Poppy
Went home
Female
Rosie
Went home
Female
Sam
Went home
Male
Rocco
Went home
Male
Frodo
Went home
Male
Avalanche (Avi)
Went home
Male
Brunello (Bruno)
Went home
Male
Louie
Went home
Male
Giorgino (Gino)
Went home
Male
Prince
Went home
Male
Charlie
Went home
Male
Maxime
Went home
Female
Hanna
Went home
Female
Giacomo
Went home
Male
Rainier
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Megan

Megan 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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes PennHIP testing at 16 weeks old. Puppies go home around 18 weeks old depending on when hip results come in. "

Contract & health guarantee

Megan 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 Megan 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 Megan directly.

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What's included

- From Good Dog
  - Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
  - 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
  - Puppy Training Program & private community
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Megan.

Breeder's location

Meet in Tracy, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Jose Airport

Flexible meeting point

Megan can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Megan

Club memberships
Megan is a member of United Kennel Club and Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.
Megan has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Megan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Megan’s links

Megan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Naranjo Hills Farm 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 dogs

Sammie, mom
Maremma Sheepdog
About Sammie
Sammie is a female Maremma Sheepdog over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan decided to make her part of their program. Megan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA).
Gio, dad
Maremma Sheepdog
About Gio
Gio is a male Maremma Sheepdog over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Megan decided to make him part of their program. Megan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Naranjo Hills Farm 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Animal Genetics Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).