Ravenwood Cashmere and Soaps

08/22/2019

Have not written in a long time. Down to 3 dogs, two of which are two year old pups of the Maremma shown in this video. Luna was born here and worked with a pack of 5 Maremmas. There are definite advantages to working in a pack. She has always been a gentle soul, proactive but not reactive, and I found a really good home for her with Kathy. Cindy Benson, of Benson Maremmas, shared this video and story of Luna greeting a new goat on Kathy's farm. Interesting detail in Cindy's story on body language of dogs. Great article, Cindy!

I have watched this video at least twenty times and I’ll bet I watch it that many more. It is such a beautiful example of the relationships LGDs can cultivate w

05/29/2019

Contacted about a male, intact, 9 month old Maremma in the Spokane area that is looking to be rehomed. Raised on 1/4 acre, with chickens. Barking, fence jumping a problem with neighbors, as well as some aggressive behavior. Very bonded and loving to heartsick owners but needs to be rehomed by June 7 or will be euthanized. After talking with the owner, I would definitely recommend he go to someone with Livestock guardian experience, and understanding of their instinctual characteristics. PM me for her contact info if interested.

11/26/2018

Because of my husband's health, we have sold our goat herd and will be closing the website www.ravenwoodcashmereandsoaps.com. In the furture, please contact us through this page with any inquiries about our dogs, or questions about cashmere goats. I am happy to help with any questions and can forward your interests concerning purchasing cashmere goats to the new owner.

Ravenwood Cashmere and Soaps will be closing this website by Jan 1, 2019 and using Facebook for a future web presence. Please refer to their page for the most updated information.

11/26/2018

Ravenwood Cashmere and Soaps will be closing this website by Jan 1, 2019 and using Facebook for a future web presence. Please refer to their page for the most updated information.

10/21/2018

Since we sold most of the goats, Willie and the chickens now have 3 personal bodyguards: our rescue, one eyed Maremma, Mya: Juveniles Cara and Marco. Happy bunch.

10/28/2017

It's a dog's life! 6 month old pups mentored by adult dogs. Turned the goats into area to eat the tansy, and pups decided this nice Fall day was a good day to pose for pics and play. Drago is by far the most tolerant adult that puts up with the pups play. Mya or Luna will ignore them or send them packing. However, if the alarm is sounded, they are right in the action.

07/13/2017

Well, nothing like a dip in the pool on a hot day. Ravenwood's Cara likes water. Her brother, Ravenwood's Marco thinks he is a lifeguard! This water was clean 10 minutes ago :-0

07/05/2017

Nice weekend. Kate happy with her new pup.. Thanks for giving her a great home, Kate! Also, got to attend a wonderful little wedding for neighbor next to us. It was held on a rock outcropping., a beautiful setting on their property. They had mowed through a lot of brush to make a trail down to the site so people could get to it. With Reed's difficulty in walking , they even widened the path so I could get the 6 wheeler through and we could attend. We had a trail run with the ATV and there was a pretty scary spot, so her new to be husband even went the extra mile to dig that out so there would be no problem. Now, that is a mountain wedding!

06/25/2017

Another great home for a pup. Wally with his service pup and Colleen with a new guardian for theer goats. One of he absolute best things about having a litter, is meeting great people and making new friends.!

06/23/2017

Doing exactly what I want to see them start to do. - sticking with their goat family. Drago and Luna were up at the top of the hill keeping watch.

06/22/2017

Happy Theresa with her new pup! Going to such a great home. Theresa has waited 3 years for another pup. and "Sky" is one lucky boy :)