We have had our Sar for 2 1/2 years now. We received him from a young family he "outgrew" when he was one year old. I can't say enough good about this dog! We were not familiar with this breed of dog and were somewhat worried from some things we had heard and read about guardian dogs. He was extremley well socialized and had been to obediance training "3" times. We needn't have worried.

He did not have the training as a puppy this type of dog needs if he is to be a working dog therefor he tends to think the sheep are his very own fluffy toys. He doesn't hurt them he just is too rough with them. SO - He is our companion/house/guardian dog and excells at all of them! He would be content to be out in all weather but he already had a tick disease when we got him and too much cold will affect his hips. He is great to have in the house except on the rare occasion when he barks in the house it will rattle the windows. When he is out he takes his job VERY seriously! I would not want to be a wolf, coyote or fox and have him after me. All predators keep seriously away from our farm! Including eagles. I actually saw him run off an eagle that had designs on HIS chickens! 

Now right here I want to say I have never owned a dog with such wonderful instincts. Nothing messes with his animals! Thank goodness he loves people. We had read how "aloof" this type of dog is. WRONG! He is the most loving and considerate dog we have ever had. Just my two cents worth.