We take pride in raising our pups on our 42 acre regenerative ranch and as pups they play with our children and are introduced to various livestock from chickens, goats, pigs, cattle, and of course our cats. Our proud Colorado Ranch Dog parents live the good life on the ranch and get to run and play and be part of the livestock family. They have strong instincts to protect livestock, yet they are lovable dogs which makes them the perfect fit for a family with an acreage, farm or ranch environment. We have all sorts of predators from fox, coyotes, mountain lions, bears and more and we 100% rely on our dogs to protect them as well as our children. We have specifically bred our dogs so they carry the traits that not only give desirable colors in their fur, but also carry the traits that led to the Colorado Ranch Dog breed. These are similiar to the Colorado Mountain Dogs, but bread to be even more family oriented!
Deposit
A $750 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot which is on a first come first serve basis and the rest is collected at pick up. Puppies ranch from $3,000 - $6,000 based on color, sex and availability. (We do have a waiting list for our Grey Males may have over one year waiting list.) Puppies will be ready around 8-10 weeks old depending on health and training. With our high demand and to keep our ranch running we need to keep disruptions minimal when it comes to coordinating pick up appointments so we do ask that pick ups take place at that 8 week time frame.
Selecting a Puppy
We have no idea what the color outcome may be with each litter so we can not hold a puppy based on color or appearance alone but we will do our best to cater towards your request. We understand that sex of the puppy can be critical so if you place a deposit and we do not have that sex available your place in line will transfer to the next litter. Thank you for understanding our process as we are a working agritourism guest ranch and the puppies are one small amazing aspect of our ranch.
Advanced Inception Program
We also offer an advanced inception program where we hold on to the puppies for an additional 8 weeks which in that time period they will spend time daily with the livestock on the ranch as well as spend time with the veteran dogs to assist with boosting their protective instincts. We will also have them spend time with guests and our children. By request, if there is a certain type of livestock you'd like your puppy to be familiarized more so than our standard program we can cater to the needs to ensure optimal adaptability is applied. The cost for our team to work with these puppies during the six weeks is an additional $2,000.
From Colorado Mountain Dog to Colorado Ranch Dog:
Our Journey to the Ideal Ranch Guardian
At 84 Ranch, we raise Colorado livestock guardian dogs bred for real ranch life—dogs that are protective, intelligent, and safe with families. Our program began with carefully selected Colorado Mountain Dog lines, known for their health, structure, and working ability. Through years of hands-on experience, selective breeding, and daily ranch integration, we have developed our own line, the Colorado Ranch Dog. This is not just another livestock guardian dog; this is a dog you can trust with your livestock and your family.
From the beginning, our goal was to create a livestock guardian dog that could confidently protect sheep, cattle, and other livestock while remaining calm, intuitive, and reliable around children, guests, and other dogs. At our Colorado ranch, puppies are not raised in isolation but in the middle of everyday life. They are handled daily by our family, raised alongside our children, and exposed early to livestock, working dogs, ranch guests, and the natural rhythm of a working ranch. This early development is intentional and essential, shaping a livestock guardian dog that understands both protection and restraint.
The Colorado Ranch Dog represents the next step in livestock guardian breeding, combining traditional guardian instinct with thoughtful temperament selection. Our dogs maintain the awareness, courage, and independence expected of a true livestock guardian dog while also being intentionally bred for reduced roaming, more thoughtful barking, strong livestock bonding, and calm, predictable behavior around children and visitors. They are socially stable with other dogs and capable of integrating into both working ranches and family environments. These traits are not accidental but are carefully selected and reinforced through each generation of our program.
While the Colorado Mountain Dog remains an important foundation in our early breeding program, the Colorado Ranch Dog reflects years of refinement to meet the needs of modern ranchers, farmers, and landowners. This is a working livestock guardian dog designed to stay where it is needed, think independently, protect with confidence, and live in harmony with the people and animals it serves.
Our dogs are more than working animals—they are part of our family. We raise them alongside our children, trust them on our land, and rely on them every day. That relationship matters, and it shows in the temperament, loyalty, and steadiness of every puppy we place. When you bring home a Colorado Ranch Dog from 84 Ranch, you are not just getting a livestock guardian; you are getting a dog that has been raised with intention, care, and a deep respect for the role it will play in your life.
If you are looking for livestock guardian puppies for sale in Colorado that are proven in real ranch environments, bred for both protection and temperament, and raised with hands-on socialization from day one, we would love to connect with you. Contact 84 Ranch to learn more about upcoming litters, availability, and how a Colorado Ranch Dog can support your land, your livestock, and your way of life.
Have Questions About Adopting a Puppy? Reach out to Us at the Ranch.
