UnfinishedAcres.com
- Greenwood, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Mark E., the breeder behind UnfinishedAcres.com located in Greenwood, CA. We live in the Sierra Foothills where our sheep, goats, horses, chickens... all must thrive along with mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and other local wildlife. Our goal is to co-exist in our environment and have found the Maremma’s to be an amazing partner in this effort.
Q. & A. with Mark
Why did you start breeding?
We love the Maremmas but felt there was an additional need for outside bloodlines and an affordable alternative for working Maremmas. We felt that there is a divergence going on and the breeds are becoming separated between the show/pet lines and the working lines. Our goal is to have and provide an outstanding working line of Maremma LGDs that fit into the small and large ranch settings.What makes your program special?
We have imported our LGDs from Italy and Finland to try to bring in outside bloodlines. Our LGDs are born next to livestock and live with livestock 24/7 as long as they are on our property. We only sell to working homes. We strive for an independent-thinking, socially adept, competent Guardian.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mark
Mark 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We ask $1,500 for puppies under six months We provide a $250 rebate when you provide us with proof of spay or neutering within 12 months of purchase. Puppies come with limited MSCA registration. (we are not selling breeders). We keep the puppies for a minimum of 12 weeks and up to 16 weeks. We believe a lot of learning happens after 8 weeks and we want a strong start for their LGD careers. Deposits due at 8 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mark 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 Mark 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 Mark 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Greenwood, CA
5567 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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More about Mark
Club memberships
Mark is a member of Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.
Mark has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Mark was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Mark is a trusted Good Dog breeder
UnfinishedAcres.com 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
Mano, dad
Maremma Sheepdog
About Mano
We have had such a good experience with Ausonia, we decided to go back to Finland to the same breeder who had sold us Ausonia (unrelated to Mano). You can achieve handsome and you can achieve a good working dog, but it takes a good breeder to be able to provide both, so welcome to: Pecchio, aka Mano, came to us from Finland, February 2022. Mano was chosen for his playful yet loving temperament and genetic diversity. We feel Mano exemplifies the Maremma Breed Standard. Our goal is to breed our own line of Maremma and Mano will be our number 2 man in line after Visso. While in Finland Mano watched over goats and chickens and will continue watching goats, sheep and chickens here at Unfinished Acres.
Bolo (Be on the Lookout), mom
Maremma Sheepdog
About Bolo (Be on the Lookout)
When we have a litter and hold a puppy back for future breeding, we look for LGD skills, structural soundness and, as an added bonus, good looks. Bolo checks every box and the combination of Bolo and our stud dog Mano we feel has been impressive.
Fid, mom
Maremma Sheepdog
About Fid
Fid is a female Maremma Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
UnfinishedAcres.com 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
