In the summer of 2020, we got to know the Sila Sheepdog practically by chance, when we went to Sarezzano, in the province of Alessandria (Italy), to visit the Il Pastore transumante kennel directed by Dario Capogrosso. For the first time we saw this breed that immediately struck us for their beauty, strength, and expressive power. Few months later our first Sila arrived.

It would have been difficult to get to know this breed in any other way, given that its homeland is Calabria, where few live in remote inland areas.

The wider use of the Sila Sheepdog is very recent. It was made possible thanks to a project launched in 2010 under the direction of Isabella Biafora, aimed primarily at repopulating the local herds with the creation of the Juveretere Selection Centre. This project then opened the doors to the Sila Sheepdog outside its homeland.

We would welcome your comments on or contributions that may be useful in extending the knowledge of the Sila Sheepdog.