Now home to approximately 100 head of Boer goats, after starting out with just five, they've got everything from great blood lines to meat goats. Plus they're dabbling in a little dairy goat stock, too.

After much research, they settled on the Great Pyrenees dog to guard their herd, and they said it's been the best move they've ever made. "We were fortunate to find a wonderful female pup that had been raised with goats. About six months later, we found our male," said Chuck Kimberl.

"It's difficult to explain the dedication and hard work these wonderful dogs provide. They are the greatest!

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