The Anatolian Shepherds and Dog Shows

GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mystic Moonspell “Shazam” with a “Best of Breed” ribbon. Owned and Bred by my mentor Janet Dotson of Karaboudjan Anatolians. Have you ever wondered why an Anatolian Shepherd dog goes to a dog show? And what does...

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 is the only...

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 to our creek. He decided that this was a nice place to hang out for about 5 days. His visit did a...

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 want to address both camps as I’ve seen them presented...

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 access to the litter’s photo album that is updated every few days!...