Anatolian Shepherds
About The Breed
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), an Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged, imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage. Protective and territorial, but also intelligent, patient, and profoundly loyal, these muscular avengers are prized as working guard dogs without equal. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog stands between 27 and 29 inches at the shoulder and can weigh as much as 150 pounds. Profusely muscled but nimble afoot, Anatolians are more than a match for the predators and harsh terrain of their homeland. Anatolians descend from some of the oldest known domestic-canine bloodlines. This lends the breed a sense of timelessness, a no-frills, untouched quality that takes us back 6,000 years to the Bronze Age. Anatolians are smart, devoted, responsive, and adaptable. They will protect their "flock" (livestock, children, smaller dogs, even the family cat) with intensity. Anatolian owners must be strong leaders, willing and able to handle a dog as dominating and demanding as he is calm and loving. Anatolian's live 11 - 13 years.
More information about the breed and its history can be found at the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA) web site.
Feeding Your Puppy
Anatolian Shepherds are deep-chested dogs, meaning they can be susceptible to Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) or bloat. To help prevent this life-threatening condition, feed your Anatolian Shepherd at least two or three small meals throughout the day and avoid exercise around mealtimes. For more health tips and insights, visit petMD.
Breeders Code of Ethics
We follow the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA) Code of Ethics. We plan each breeding with the paramount intention of improving bloodlines within the foundation of historical breed type; selecting the sire and dam with an eye to conformation, temperament, working instincts, and ability. We maintain high standards of health and care for our dogs, and guarantee the health of our puppies at the time of sale.
We are currently working to obtain the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers for our sire and dam through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
Puppy Application
Please cut and paste the entire form into your email, answer all questions, and then email to randy.tupas@yahoo.com for review.
