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AlaTurkay Anatolian Shepherd Dogs
Specializing in True Working Livestock Guardian Dogs since 1987
THE VERSATILE ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG
Ancient Turkish Livestock Guardian Dogs
Working Dogs that Show - Showdogs that Work!
Linda Curran
High Springs, FL
352-665-2256
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FLASH!! It is with a great deal of pride that I announce Alaturka & Turkay Kennels have come together under the ALATURKAY kennel name! Linda & I will continue to dedicate ourselves to the preservation of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog with working instincts intact, as we have always done in the past, breeding for correct breed type, soundness of movement, and overall balance with correct temperament in order to ensure our dogs can do the work they have been bred for over thousands of years. Our breeding dogs are also true Livestock Guardian Dogs, protecting various livestock & poultry. Those of you who get our pups will be guaranteed healthy happy pups that will fit your lifestyle, have complete health testing and LIFETIME BREEDER SUPPORT! Working together, Linda & I hope to make our lines even stronger, producing top working dogs with superior structure and temperament for many years to come.
Please feel free to come out and visit the AlaTurkay dogs and see what makes us stand out from other breeders. Our dedication and devotion to the breed is well known throughout the Anatolian community, as well as being active participants in educating the public about this Ancient Turkish breed,
the ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG!
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Sandie King
Chiefland, FL
352-493-2012
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PRESENTING THE
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG
ANCIENT FLOCK GUARDIAN FROM ASIA MINOR
HELPING MANKIND FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS!!
There were shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them — Luke 2:8-9
The History of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog states that it is a large, powerful livestock guardian whose origins date back for thousands of years. This ancient turkish dog breed is highly prized by the human Turkish shepherds for their loyalty, hardiness, courage, independence, and a nobility that cannot be matched by any other breed of dog. From the beginning, the goal of Alaturka Anatolians has always been the preservation and continuance of the Anatolian “in the Turkish manner”, emphasizing these same qualities. Alaturka strives for balanced structure, strong bones, and the proper temperament to ensure the Anatolian always maintains its inherent ability to do the job it has been developed for over thousands of years.
The Anatolian Shepherd Dogs of Alaturka Kennel are highly socialized, devoted to their families, and gentle with children. Alaturka Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not useless "status symbols", but are carefully bred to be adaptable to any situation, including the capability to easily function as the serious flock guardians seen in ancient and modern-day Turkey, or as gentle protectors of family and friends. Our ultimate goal is to match each puppy with the home it is meant for, by temperament testing each pup for the temperament needed, whether it be for livestock guardian, family companion and/or protector, service dog, best friend, or any combination of these traits.
Since 1987, when Alaturka Kennel was established, each generation has produced some very special dogs that represent how the Anatolian Shepherd Dog has been for thousands of years, with stable temperaments, calm demeanors, and the ability to discern a perceived threat from a real threat. All breeding dogs in the Alaturka Kennel must be cleared of all genetic defects tested for in the breed (hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism and entropion) before they are considered for our breeding program. They must also have the correct temperament, structure and calmness that is so important to the Anatolian's inherent instincts. In order to ensure these traits, all breeding stock from the Alaturka Kennel have finished Conformation Championships -- Alaturka has had dogs in AKC's Top Rankings every year since the Anatolian Shepherd Dog was recognized for the Working Group in June of 1999.
Not only do we participate in many educational activities to educate the public about this amazing breed of dog, but we are also a member of our breed’s parent club, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA). We have been active members for over 20 years and follow the ASDCA "breeders code of ethics."
While living with an Anatolian Shepherd Dog entails more responsibility and committment than most any other breed of dog, they can be a wonderful and intelligent companion, guardian and friend. While this is not a dog for everyone, for those who learn to adapt, living with Anatolian Shepherd Dogs can be an interesting experience and an addictive lifestyle. Anatolian addicts state that:
"Anatolians are like potato chips ... you can't have just one!
Other breeds may touch your heart, Anatolians touch your soul!
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In light of recent posts in support of animal adoption versus purchasing a pet from a responsible breeder, let me offer this:
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MY KENNEL PARTNERS
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ON TALKING TERMS WITH DOGS - CALMING SIGNALS, 2ND EDITION
by Turid Rugaas
A noted expert on canine body language, notably “calming signals.” These are signals dogs give each other - and humans - that denote stress. These are the dogs’ attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression.
DON'T SHOOT THE DOG! - 1999 Revised Edition
By Karen Pryor
This is the "Bible" on positive reinforcement training, or operant conditioning.
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CLUB AFFILIATIONS
IMPORTANT SITES
SOME OF THIS, SOME OF THAT
I was recently asked why I chose such difficult dogs to live with ... It was late and I was tired, so this came right off the top of my head (or maybe my heart!)
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As someone who has lived with Anatolians since 1987, I can tell you that it has been a very educational journey for me. My first ASD taught me humilty and gave me a very refined sense of humor. My next several ASDs proved to me beyond any doubt that I never wanted to be without at least two or more of these really unique dogs. They are funny with a serious nature. They are calm, with spurts of hilarious energy. They are regal, with comic bouts of silliness, but never over the top. I love their gentleness when they find abandoned kittens and lay for hours while these babies use them as a jungle gym. I love the way they look at a situation, figure it out, and then handle it in the most effective way. I love the way people stop what they are doing when I drive by with 2 or 3 Anatolians in my van just to stare in awe at the absolute nobility of these dogs. I love the way my dogs always seem to know when my spirits are down and how they are perfectly content to just lend me quiet support. I love all the quirks that make most people throw up their hands in frustration, but just make me laugh. And, most of all, I love the exquisite look of ecstasy that comes over my dog's face when a child runs to them and throws its arms around their neck for a hug.
These are the most addictive dogs I have ever lived with and, in more than 60 years, I have lived with many different breeds of dogs .... none of which have ever filled my days with so much laughter and made me feel so safe or so loved.
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TRUISM
GARFIELD ON AGING:
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We all get heavier as we get older
because there's a lot more information
in our heads. So, I'm not fat, I'm
just really intelligent, and my head
couldn't hold any more, so it started
filling up the rest of me!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
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Anatolians are a Turkish Delight!!
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