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SportDog Invisible Fence
We have gotten a lot of questions about our fencing and how we keep our dogs contained. We have 47″ tall woven wire steel field fence that makes up our pens. The fence…
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NEW STUDY: LGDs Deter Grizzly Bears
There is a new multi-year study regarding how livestock guardian dogs deter grizzly bears in Montana. Two of our puppies were placed with a family in this recent LGD study by Utah State…
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Shazam x Jyn Litter Announcement
Celebration! Today we celebrate a few firsts here at Apex Anatolians! Our first successful AI (artificial insemination, not intelligence) litter, first cesarean section, and first mini litter (2 pups) all happened today! Gratitude…
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The Anatolian Shepherds and Dog Shows
Have you ever wondered why an Anatolian Shepherd dog goes to a dog show? And what does conformation showing have to do with a working breed dog? It’s common to hear the reasons…
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The Turkish Shepherd Dogs in America – a Brief Timeline
There is a long-standing debate between the owners of various Turkish Shepherd dogs in the United States and beyond. Varying opinions on which breed is “real,” “original,” or “recognized.” Some owners believe theirs…
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The Grizzly and the New York Times
The Grizzly Bear What a Fall it has been… In the first week of August, we had a new experience! A young grizzly bear (no, not a cinnamon black bear) found his way…
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The Bond: Shepherd and Shepherd’s Dog
As you research the literature, limited studies, and first-hand accounts of livestock guardian dog use in North America, you may notice a chasm forming between 2 primary LGD camps: Hands-Off and Hands-On. I…
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Ares x Severine Anatolian Shepherd Puppies
This is the Litter post for Ares and Severine‘s Anatolian Shepherd Puppies whelped July 18, 2022. It will be updated as the pups reach milestones, and our families on the deposit list have…
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The A Litter
We welcomed the A Litter on December 24, 2021! Apex 1 – Green Collar Female The first female is the largest of the litter. She is a traditional fawn with minimal…
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Health Testing Terminology
Navigating the wonderful world of health testing is important, but it can also be confounding when you read that one breeder’s dog has an “Excellent PennHIP score” while another’s dog has a “.11,…
