Crystal Livestock Company, located in Larue (about 100 miles southeast of Dallas), is operated by Mick and Laura Bowden, third-generation livestock breeders and former educators. They raise a wide variety of species, including Wagyu beef cattle, Nubian goats, Marans poultry, rabbits, horses, and guardian dogs. Certified in Beef Quality Assurance and active in breed associations, they emphasize healthy genetics and hands-on animal training. They specialize in Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd livestock guardian dogs, socialized from an early age to care for other animals. Their operation supports multi-species farms and offers breeding stock, working dogs, and guidance to small producers.
