Bree my new puppy (Anatolian Shepherd) PICS

[cat1994]

Thanks everyone! Bree is doing really well, I was afraid my other dogs wouldnt be nice to her but Bree seems to fitting in nicely. My chickens are slowly getting used to yet another dog lol
Babsbag: I introduced Bree to Gus my mini donkey the first day she was here. I was also really nervous and stood right with her as Gus approached and smelled Bree. That is about all the interaction they have had with each other since then. Bree goes with me as I care for the pigs, steers, and Gus (they all share a field) and Gus doesnt seem to mind her, he just sort of ignores Bree now. I wont let Gus and Bree in the same field if Im not there just cuz Im not sure what Gus would do if wasn't with her... better safe then sorry
wana be farmer: Her dad was brindle but her mom was a very light tan with the mask. Im not sure what Bree will grow up to look like but the breeders said that most pups that were her color grow to look like the mom.

 

[babsbag]

I am glad you are being careful, that is always a wise choice. It sounds like my warning was something you were already award of.

She is a cutie, and they steal your heart don't they? I have a female that is part Anatolian and she is blond with the mask, but not a real dark mask. People think she is a lab

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

People think she is a lab

I can't tell you how many people have told me Diego is a lab!!!

 

[Southern by choice]

We haven't had that yet... Maybe because Callie has always been so tall and very Toli looking.
The all whites tend to look a bit more lab like when they are young.

The lil puppy is so cute!!!!!!!!

 

[goat boy]

Hey i have a anatolian male pup too 7 months old. I got him for Christmas! Great dog but he jumps on me every time i go in the field to see him, Why is that?
And should i get a girl for him?

 

[goat boy]

Oh and that dog you have is very good looking

 

[Southern by choice]

Hey i have a anatolian male pup too 7 months old. I got him for Christmas! Great dog but he jumps on me every time i go in the field to see him, Why is that?
And should i get a girl for him?

Do NOT tolerate this another second!
As you see him getting ready you snap a sharp firm loud toned- NO! DOWN!
Grab his collar and pull him back and down. Then TWO WORDS- NO JUMPING. Let him know you are strongly displeased with such behavior. After a few timmes he will get it and when he doesn't do it... there may be a moment where he starts too and then hesitates- recognize his self control... good dog etc. If he gets excited because you said good dog, which at first may happen... step back so he cannot jump on you and tell him NO BAD. Then leave the matter. simple wording, simple execution is best in teaching manners to these LGD breeds.

Question- Have you done any basic obedience with him? Walk on lead, sit, down, stay (stay will be minimal)
Do you say "BACK" when coming through a gate etc?

You need to consider why you want a girl for him. I would recommend experience with LGD's for a good while before entertaining the idea of a potential mate. As a co-guardian... if this is your first LGD work with the one you have and then add another dog. Just MO

 

[goat boy]

No i do not say back when going thru any gates but every morning when i come to feed him he automatically walks backwards and sits
And i taught him sit. other then the jumping on me he's a great dog