Blog Posts
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!…
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 white markings. Green is dedicated to being on-duty with her stock and property! She is…
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, .18 PennHIP rating.” What does…
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog: Quick Look
As you research the Anatolian Shepherd breed, you’ll find a multitude of opinions masked as facts. At Apex, we encourage our followers and clients to utilize their critical thinking skills to determine if the breed and breeding program is a good fit for them…
Born to be Wild: Solutions
Please read the first post, Born to be Wild: Predator where I gave my take on an adult LGD and her puppies being killed by wolves. Today, let’s look at preventative measures that producers can use to mitigate our losses and set our animals up for success. I mentioned…
Born to be Wild: Predator
A 3 year-old post has resurfaced in the livestock guardian dog circles across the internet recently. Normally, this is something I don’t even notice, much less give a second thought to. Who cares if something that happened a few years ago is being brought up? It’s…
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog: Quick Look
As you research the Anatolian Shepherd breed, you’ll find a multitude of opinions masked as facts. At Apex, we encourage our followers and clients to utilize their critical thinking skills to determine if the breed and breeding program is a good fit for them prior to…