The Anatolian Shepherd livestock guard dog is one of the most majestic and noble animals in the service of man; still being used in the rural districts of Turkey as the shepherd's indispensable companion and front line of defense of his livestock from predators. Since the Turk is prohibited from owning a rifle, the proven dog becomes his twenty-four-hour security system. To detect enemies, keen hearing, smell and sight are basic requirements. Without the aid of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, the Turkish Shepherd would be less able to defend his property and flock from wild animals. The extraordinary speed and agility of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog enables him to run down a predator with great efficiency.

In 1968, Lt. R. C. Ballard, USN, was sent to Turkey where he settled his family in the city of Ankara. Friends told him that a dog would be the best deterrent against thieves. Turkish acquaintances suggested buying a pup from a locally famous guard breed called the Anatolian Shepherd. From farmers of an ancient village, which had been in existence since the days of Alexander the Great, they purchased a six week old male puppy. The puppy was the whelp of semi wild parents, who lived alone for months at a time in the rugged country surrounding the village, with only the sheep they were protecting as comrades. The Ballards named the pup Zorba. The Ballards also purchased a second Anatolian, a female puppy named Peki. Thus the Anatolian Shepherd LGD entrance into the United States began in 1970 with Zorba and Peki were parents.

Our Anatolian Shepherd dogs are registered.  Currently we have 2 females (Maggie and Bella) and one male (Moose).

We have found a sire for our Anatolians.  Moose is fantastic example of this breed.  His genetics are traced back to Turkey.
Bella (Kim) is a strong yet easy going Anatolian who is great with goats and will be a wonderful mother.
	Maggie’s bloodline goes back to Turkey by a breeder in Montana importing Anatolians from his home country of Turkey.	For Sale Maggie

Note:  We expect to have our next litter(s) Fall 201.  Vet advised us not to breed until the 2nd heat.

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