Shannon Ruckman has an Agricultural
Communications degree om Kansas State
University. She has been writing about Mon-
tana agriculture for 14 years. Shannon and
her husband have three kids and live in rural
central Montana.
Dog Name: Dolly
Dog Breed: Great Pyrenees
Owned by: Tom & Virginia McMillan
Where: Lewistown, Montana
About the Breed
Role on the Ranch: Guardian
Country of Origin: France
Temperament: Courageous, Gentle, Affectionate, Devoted
Potential Health Concerns: Hip Dysplasia, Bone Cancer
Average Weight: 80-100
Life Expectancy: 8-10 years
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Guard dogs like Dolly have proven
more effective than llamas, Tom says.
They generally sleep with the sheep
during the day and work all night
protecting them from predators,
says Tom.
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Photo: Sara Young
