Anatolian Pyrenees puppy

[BigBlueHen53]

Maybe we need to start a Shelties as LGD thread ...

 

[BuffNumber14]

Maybe we need to start a Shelties as LGD thread ...

 

[AGeese]

I was discouraged from adopting an Antatolian from an Anatolia rescue because I had chickens. They said that's one of the main reasons people give them up. So plan to put in some good work they told me 2 years.

An hour a day with a young large breed that will need excercise is probably the bare minimum.

Don't get upset if it does take a bird at some point. I've heard of farmers tying the dead chicken to the dog's leg for a few days as the cure for it happening again.

Main thing is if you commit to this commit to it. We're just trying to help you avoid a bad experience. Hopefully the dog will remain good natured as you say it is now and later does not stray. My aunt has picked up a male GP before who has a habit of leaving his farm, and I've heard it's common in the males.

Regarding a female GP, I know someone who has the best natured girl who does not stray, and is like lightning on coons and watches out for their geese.

I truly wish you luck with it. I would have already had an Anatolian if it would have been my choice.

 

[Vicker]

I got my sweet Anatolian Shepherd when he was 10 mos old and soon fell in love with the breed. He had been raised to that point in pastures with sheep. He hadn't been around chickens or even inside a structure until I got him.
I started by supervising him with my chickens while on a leash and letting him get used to squawky, flappy, sights and sounds. Early on without me around, he caught a chicken and held it down but didn't kill it. It took only one verbal chastisement for him to never do it again.

I would never confine a dog in a poopy chicken run. Mine is not "bonded" to them but coexists nicely with them. He patrols the property lines and prevents/dispatches predators before they get to the chickens. He's even effective against hawks.

Be very aware about some Livestock Guardian Dog breed characteristics--they are prone to want to roam away from your property, they tend to bark incessantly, and they are often bad about resource guarding. Mine will charge at the chickens if they get too close to something he's chewing on. He doesn't touch them, though. I make sure to feed him out of the sight of the chickens.

Also consider the type of coats of different LGDs. Some of my neighbors have fluffy, white GPs and Maremmas. I'm glad I have a non-white, shorter-coated breed for easier maintenance.

 

[Nicci0110]

Good luck with him! Keep us posted on his progress, and - pictures will be awesome!

I definitely will. I think his name is going to be roger

 

[Nicci0110]

Don't take it too hard. Most folks here don't understand LGD's and just want to talk about their dogs. Sometimes you've just gotta scroll past the flotsam.

Thank you. I think people think I was getting this from a breeder. This just happens to be a homestead that had puppies. My research shows these dogs go for a tin of money but I'm getting a deal at 400.00 and he's exactly the temperament and look i was dreaming of. When I searched to find one these came up in my very own town so it felt meant to be

 

[Nicci0110]

I was discouraged from adopting an Antatolian from an Anatolia rescue because I had chickens. They said that's one of the main reasons people give them up. So plan to put in some good work they told me 2 years.

An hour a day with a young large breed that will need excercise is probably the bare minimum.

Don't get upset if it does take a bird at some point. I've heard of farmers tying the dead chicken to the dog's leg for a few days as the cure for it happening again.

Main thing is if you commit to this commit to it. We're just trying to help you avoid a bad experience. Hopefully the dog will remain good natured as you say it is now and later does not stray. My aunt has picked up a male GP before who has a habit of leaving his farm, and I've heard it's common in the males.

Regarding a female GP, I know someone who has the best natured girl who does not stray, and is like lightning on coons and watches out for their geese.

I truly wish you luck with it. I would have already had an Anatolian if it would have been my choice.

Were you adopting an adult from the rescue? Maybe that's why? But yes the hour will be during the week and the weekends will be much more time. Otherwise he will be inside with my parrots which should help some too with training on birds I hope. We do hope to get a couple of goats later down the road too. I am just so nervous because I'm not exaggerating when I say I have the most amazing dog right now and have been so lucky with her. She is 10 now and I'm hoping to have her around for a long time but who knows. I really hope some of her rubs off on him.

 

[Nicci0110]

I got my sweet Anatolian Shepherd when he was 10 mos old and soon fell in love with the breed. He had been raised to that point in pastures with sheep. He hadn't been around chickens or even inside a structure until I got him.
I started by supervising him with my chickens while on a leash and letting him get used to squawky, flappy, sights and sounds. Early on without me around, he caught a chicken and held it down but didn't kill it. It took only one verbal chastisement for him to never do it again.

I would never confine a dog in a poopy chicken run. Mine is not "bonded" to them but coexists nicely with them. He patrols the property lines and prevents/dispatches predators before they get to the chickens. He's even effective against hawks.

Be very aware about some Livestock Guardian Dog breed characteristics--they are prone to want to roam away from your property, they tend to bark incessantly, and they are often bad about resource guarding. Mine will charge at the chickens if they get too close to something he's chewing on. He doesn't touch them, though. I make sure to feed him out of the sight of the chickens.

Also consider the type of coats of different LGDs. Some of my neighbors have fluffy, white GPs and Maremmas. I'm glad I have a non-white, shorter-coated breed for easier maintenance.

Yes he is a fluffy boy. Hoping some of that dies down with age but if not it's fine. I'm definitely doing that fi collar in case he roams

 

[Nicci0110]

I was discouraged from adopting an Antatolian from an Anatolia rescue because I had chickens. They said that's one of the main reasons people give them up. So plan to put in some good work they told me 2 years.

An hour a day with a young large breed that will need excercise is probably the bare minimum.

Don't get upset if it does take a bird at some point. I've heard of farmers tying the dead chicken to the dog's leg for a few days as the cure for it happening again.

Main thing is if you commit to this commit to it. We're just trying to help you avoid a bad experience. Hopefully the dog will remain good natured as you say it is now and later does not stray. My aunt has picked up a male GP before who has a habit of leaving his farm, and I've heard it's common in the males.

Regarding a female GP, I know someone who has the best natured girl who does not stray, and is like lightning on coons and watches out for their geese.

I truly wish you luck with it. I would have already had an Anatolian if it would have been my choice.

 

[AGeese]

They were around a year old, but keep us posted. I'll be interested to see him.