The Anatolian Times - 2024 Volume 1

Official Publication Of The Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America 2024 Volume 1

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2024 Volume 1 CONTENTS 37 THE TRAINING OF DIKKAT (PART 3) 6 MEET HEATHER EVERETT & SAMI MANN, PARTNERS IN DOGS 53 ADVERTISING POLICIES 10 THE STUDENT TRAINS THE TEACHER 22 ASDCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET 42 OUR ANATOLIANS AT WORK 43 MEMBERSHIP REPORT NATIONAL SPECIALTY, 2023 GREELEY, CO 20 14 OFF TO THE ASDCA NATIONAL – 2023! THE ROAD TO GREELEY 13 4 ABOUT THE COVER 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE RESULTS: EVERGREEN COLORADO KENNEL CLUB 9/9/23 16 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 19 43 AROUND THE SHOWS 44 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASDCA 46 MEET THE BREEDS - COLUMBUS, OH 48 TOP 10 STATS 49 OFA RESULTS 51 NEW TITLES 20 NATIONAL SPECIALTY, 2023 GREELEY, CO 3 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ASDCA CODE OF ETHICS ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF AMERICA Approved 8-11-2021 by BOD The Anatolian Shepherd is a very special breed of dog, developed over many centuries under rigorous working conditions to perform a specific job – protect livestock. As owners and breeders of these dogs, we are dedicated to maintaining the working ability, temperament, soundness, and overall conformation these dogs have exhibited for millennia in their native lands. This Code of Ethics is established in accordance with the objectives of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA) as set forth in the By-Laws. It is established to set a standard of conduct by all members of the ASDCA. It is presented as a guideline for the use of ASDCA members and the general public when buying breeding, selling and exhibiting Anatolian Shepherd Dogs. The Code of Ethics outlines the essentials of responsible behaviors for Anatolian Shepherd owners, breeders, and potential breeders whose foremost aim should be the health and welfare of their dogs and the breed. As a member, breeder, or potential breeder, in good standing of the ASDCA, I hereby agree: 1. To abide by the ASDCA By-laws and the Rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club. 2. To maintain the highest standard of canine health, cleanliness, and care. 3. That all advertising and social media shall be honest and not in any way fraudulent or misleading. Members should be responsible, respectful and professional on social media. 4. That no ASD will be knowingly sold to franchised commercial facilities, puppy brokers, puppy mills or agents. No stud dog will knowingly be bred to any bitch whose owner is directly or indirectly involved with any puppy broker, puppy mill or any other commercial enterprise whose business is involved in like activities. No ASD will be sold or donated to a research laboratory. No dog will be offered as a prize or sold at auction. 5. All breeding will be done with the intention of preserving the breed and not for purely commercial purposes. No registered Anatolian will be intentionally bred other than to a registered ASD. 6. All breeding Bitches and Dogs must be certified radiographic free of hip dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or comparable agency. Preliminary results are not accepted. Copy of this certification to be provided to puppy buyers upon request. 7. All breeding Bitches and Dogs should be physically mature and at least two years of age with no disqualifying faults per the AKC standard. It is recommended that Bitches be limited to 3 litters in their lifetime and should not be bred after the age of 8 without Veterinary approval. 8. Puppies should not be removed from their mother and siblings before they are at least eight weeks old. 9. To realistically evaluate all puppies and to sell or place nonbreeding ASDs on contracts with limited registration papers (offspring cannot be registered with the AKC). 10. All breeders will take responsibility for all offspring produced and will assist in their lifetime placements and re-homing if necessary. ABOUT THE COVER On The Cover Pictured on the cover, GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai At one year of age, Fezzik earned his championship in just 3 weekends by going Best of Breed over specials from the puppy class with a first-time owner handler. He has gone on to multiple Specialty Show and group wins and is the #1 Anatolian for 2023. His wins include the 2023 National Specialty and 2023 AKC National Championship. Bred by Janet Dotson, his dam Ates was the first Anatolian Shepherd ever to win an All Breed Best in Show. Fezzik is a working livestock guardian who protects goats, chickens, peahens and pugs on our family farm along with our Anatolian pack. But he especially loves watching over our doe herd and caring for baby goats. Fezzik’s lineage goes back to the original Anatolian Shepherd imports to the United States over 50 years ago. Las Sirenas will continue to honor the legacy of Marilyn Harned and Debi Grunnah and all that they have done for the breed. 4 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Send address changes to: Leslie Sharp [email protected] Front Cover $450.00* Color Back Cover $350.00* Color inside Covers $250.00* (Front or Back Color) Center Spread $500.00* Color (2 pages) Half Page $125.00* Color Quarter Page $75.00* Black/White Black & White ads 25% discount Ad payments are due with ad submission. All advertisement art, photos, text must be submitted by the deadline. Payment can be made by check or money order.If dogs listed in advertisements are co-owned, all owners must be eligible for ASDCA membership and in good standing with the AKC. To advertise, non-members must be eligible for ASDCA membership and in good standing with the AKC. All ads must be accompanied by full payment (made out to the ASDCA) and sent to the Editor. Please contact editor via phone or email if you want to reserve as payment must be received upon reservation of ad space. Commercial Ad rates are available for members and non-members. Ad Deadline Publication Issue Jan. 15 // National Specialty May 15 // Breeders Showcase September 15 // Training a Working Dog Bonnie Hill ANATOLIAN TIMES PO Box 2084 | Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Mobile: 215.378.0203 | [email protected] Leslie Ayers as Assistant Editor [email protected] POSTMASTER Advertisement Rates Advertisement Deadlines & Publishing Schedule ANATOLIAN TIMES Dear Anatolian Lovers, Hello Everyone, I hope your new year has gotten off to a great start. 2024 is an election year for the ASDCA. The president and treasurer positions as well as 4 open seats are up for election. If you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information, please contact us at [email protected]. In the first issue of 2024, we bring you the highlights of the Specialty in Greeley, Colorado. Congrats to all the winners and thanks to all that worked so hard to make it happen. I want to thank everyone that made contributions to the Times. Both Lesley and Regan gave us insights on the Specialty. Ron Arden gives us an endearing story about his Hank. Erick brings us more good training tips, and Heather and Sami, sit down with Lesley Brabyn to talk about life with their working dogs. We have no Times without your input. Thank you again and keep it coming. We did not have as many working photos this go around so let’s make it up in the next edition. I know it is hard to take photos when you have feed buckets in your hands but please send us pics of your dogs doing what they were born to do! Submissions for Volume 2 will be due May 15th. Good Weather and good health to you and yours. Best, Leslie Ayers ASDCA President PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

DIKKAT’S PROTECTIVE NATURE KICKS IN I made another change in Timaru Dikkat’s environment. I moved her into a small pasture with my seven-year-old male, LUCKY HIT Leydi CASE (CASE JR), and two young females, LUCKY HIT Behiye TAVIR (TAVIR) and LUCKY HIT Beton SEVAN (SEVAN). Some female goats were already in this pasture but I added more to have about 35 females, including seven kids that were born in February at the beginning of six days of continuous below-freezing weather (creating all-time record lows here). I am confident that these young Anatolians, as well as CASE JR, will provide excellent examples of superior working ability for Dikkat, who was not here at Lucky Hit Ranch during that time! I am pleased to report that DIKKAT has behaved excellently, with no chasing or grabbing of goats, since she’s been introduced to this larger and more varied group of goats! However, I watch her each day for any signs of misbehavior. Observation is vital, especially during the Anatolian’s first year or two, since their environment must be changed immediately to an environment that automatically corrects any and all misbehaviors! Because of it’s location, Dikkat’s new pasture provides greater opportunities to observe approaching predators. In addition, the pasture is larger than Dikkat’s previous location and gives her greater opportunities for exercise, which is vital for young developing Anatolians. As I watched Dikkat over the next few weeks, I could see her behaviors becoming more mature. She became more careful walking through the goats. Some of them would butt her if she didn’t move through them with respect. This correction for disrespect was facilitated because she was surrounded by a large number of goats. Since Dikkat couldn’t watch all of them, sooner or later she’d move past a goat who’d come out of nowhere with a punishment butt for her disrespectful speed and/or demeanor! Her goat posturing communications and her respectful demeanor noticeably improved. Also, she no longer just played like a puppy. She began watching for predators and, even better, began alerting the other dogs when she thought she saw a predator (by barking at the potential nearby predator). Dikkat and her friend, LUCKY HIT Beton SEVAN (SEVAN), were especially observant. They might have been wrong sometimes (barking at my horses in the pasture or my neighbor’s cows) but in the learning process it is important that I reward them for alerting on a potential predator! So I do! THE TRAINING OF DIKKAT, AN OUTCROSS WORKING PUPPY AT LUCKY HIT RANCH PART THREE BY: ERICK CONARD, LUCKY HIT ANATOLIANS 6 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

When Dikkat runs to the fenceline barking at the horses, I first say, with enthusiasm, “Good girl, Dikkat!” Then more calm and steady, “I see them!” After a short time barking, I say, “It’s just the horses, Dikkat! Thank you! That’s enough.” in a calm dropping voice. If she continues, I never allow any irritation into my voice. I just continue to say calmly, “That’s good, Dikkat. It’s just the horses. It’s fine.” And if Dikkat still keeps barking I call her to me and talk to her just like she understands me, explaining to her that the horses aren’t a problem. This interaction also helps my dogs understand that “we don’t need to be concerned about something” when they hear me have a similar calm lack of concern in my voice. Excellent working ability requires that your Anatolian know what is and what isn’t a problem! It is up to you to teach your Anatolian what you believe is a problem and what is OK! It is important that you are correct every time and behave with enough self-control that your Anatolian can respect you as the alpha! Who can respect an out-of-control crazy person screaming and yelling commands. Besides, if the owner is that out of control, the Anatolian will tend to believe that whatever caused it to bark initially truly is a serious problem. In effect, the out of control owner has cued his Anatolian to increase its level of aggression! And when cued in this way, the Anatolian usually does! THE GREEN MONSTER, JEALOUSY, APPEARS Some Anatolians are happy to share my affection with the other dogs. But other Anatolians are jealous when they are being petted with several other dogs. The jealous Anatolian wants all the love and attention to themselves. You cannot allow any Anatolian to control how you interact with other dogs, goats, people, etc. Dikkat loves my attention and last night after I fed her group of dogs, I began loving on them, as usual. After a bit the older two went off on their own affairs, satisfied with the love they’d received. I was loving on Sevan and Dikkat when I saw Dikkat look at Sevan with an odd expression. I thought, “Don’t like that look!” Sure enough, in about ten seconds Dikkat snarled and snapped at Sevan and my hand was within a foot of Dikkat’s snapping mouth! The one exception I have to ever hitting an Anatolian is when a puppy thinks it can use its teeth on (or near) me in an aggressive fashion. Instantly (and it must be instantly or don’t do it) I slapped the end of her nose (once only and no more) and concurrently said, “Cut that out!” in a harsh and gutteral voice. Dikkat and Sevan jumped back, startled. I called Sevan to me and continued petting her (she’d done nothing wrong). I looked at Dikkat and said, “You shouldn’t have done that.” in a even but shaming voice. After about thirty seconds I called Dikkat to me, pushed her head against Sevan with her nose in Sevan’s neck fur, and petted on and loved on both of them again. I believe that Dikkat got my message! She seemed a little apprehensive and showed no signs of wanting to make Sevan move away! Never allow a jealous Anatolian to receive any rewards for their jealous behaviors... and always provide some form of negative response. As the Anatolians get older, I shove them away rather than the nose slap, which I reserve only for puppies. But the response they always receive is a lack of affection for a short time while I keep loving on the other dog! I always end the interaction by allowing the jealous dog back in for the love as long as the jealous dog accepts that it cannot drive other dogs away! This is a trait that creates serious problems as the pup ages if the owner doesn’t immediately nip the behavior in the bud! Generally, this type of jealous dog might exhibit this behavior again. Watch for its reemergence so that you can immediately correct it. Over time, if you do your corrections in the right way, the jealous Anatolian tends to outgrow their jealous behavior! Two weeks (and now two months) have passed since the jealous incident and I continue to pet Dikkat with Sevan each evening after they have been fed. While Dikkat still doesn’t like her head being placed right beside Sevan’s (which happens or Dikkat receives no petting), Dikkat has so far made no further attempts to make Sevan leave. This is something I do every day, especially when a pup has shown they might have a jealous streak. To be continued in the next issue 7 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

THE STUDENT TRAINS THE TEACHER BY: RON ARDEN I did not think I would write anything about Hank’s progress at the clinic until something ‘major/significant/paradigm changing/powerful’ happened. That was one night in Hank’s early-stage work at the clinic… Arriving at home yesterday after 4hr. drive from Harrisburg, PA, (I lectured there earlier in the day), I stopped at the house to get Hank on the way to the clinic. After a very brief check-in with my wife and updates on the family, we headed off to see clients at Katonah Healing Arts. Hank has never been at the clinic when it was busy... last Saturday was his first day and things tend to be relatively quiet on Saturday mornings. As we entered the waiting room, it was PACKED! Sitting immediately near the clinic’s entrance was a client waiting to be seen by one of my colleagues. She was a nun dressed in her habit. I sensed she was my age (60+). I smiled at her and she said, “That is a gorgeous Anatolian Shepherd Dog!” I was speechless!!! I inquired how she recognized the breed and she revealed that her abbey in CT was a working farm and not only did they have LGD - Pyrenees, but they also had several herding dogs. She laughed and retorted, “Just because I am a nun doesn’t mean I am cloistered in a monastery!’ We both laughed and she asked to play with Hank. Permission was given and they both enjoyed the “rubbies” together. HANK’S #1 THERAPY DOG TRAINING GUIDELINE: He cannot interact with a anyone at the clinic unless: - He must be ‘invited’ to play. - I give him ‘permission’ to play - “Hank play” (accompanied by hand gesture). Hank waited, permission was given, and it was terrific. (Especially since the Sister was laughing hysterically that Hank was blowing his coat and her habit was now covered in his fur! “Wait till I get back to the abbey - our dogs are going to know I cheated on them!” We shook hands and agreed she might see Hank again next week... Working with him in my office with clients was The Beginning of MY Learnings from Hank - AKC Birinici’s Dr. Henry “Beast” McCoy (our daughter is a major Marvel and X-Men fan) 10 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

uneventful. Each of the new faces he met were greeted with a pinwheeling tail signaling his ‘enjoyment’ of the attention and he was literally snoring after introduction to my last client between 7:00-8:00PM. I wish I was also snoring as I was exhausted. Office locked, briefcase and Hank in hand, we start to leave the clinic. Not so fast.... As soon as I entered the waiting room, one of my colleagues, who is one of the founders of the clinic, saw Hank for the first time. The team was alerted to his joining the staff and all were looking forward to meeting him. I was NOT prepared for what immediately followed. “Ron, Hank is gorgeous, and I have a patient in my office that would LOVE to meet him. Can you stay an extra 5 minutes?” “Of course.” A minute or so later a petite 70+yr old woman emerged from her office, barefoot - and greets Hank. His training protocols are followed and she immediately begins to play with him as he lays down and starts to lick her feet! Moments later, tears are streaming down the face of this gentle woman. When asked, she revealed her yellow lab died a few months ago and during the 14+ years she shared with her dog, one of his habits was to lick her toes when she sat in her chair in the evening. And there was Hank licking her toes. HANK NEVER LICKED THE TOES OF ANYONE IN OUR HOUSEHOLD - EVER! How did he know? I decided to not look for rational answers and simply accept the gifts bestowed. Observing all of this behavior was a gentleman sitting in the room waiting for his daughter. She was in session with another colleague and it was clear he was enjoying what he was witnessing. He also asked her about her tears and took a pause when she replied. The gentleman was in his late 40’s. As Hank and I were set to go, once again, he asked: “Ron, is there any chance you and Hank can hang out another few minutes until my daughter finishes with her session?” “Of course!” (Exhaustion growing but energy boost watching Hank with the older woman.) Ten minutes later (8:30PM) his 14-15 yo old daughter emerged from her session. The severity of her anorexia was evident. Guessing 5’6”, 80lbs. You get the picture. She saw Hank, asked his name and when tendered, she instantly and without hesitation laid down on the hardwood floor and cuddled with him in a spoon position with Hank covering her back. Reflexively, Hank took his left paw and smacked her in the face as he ‘pulled her closer to him’. She giggled, scratched his head behind her and, yes... she did... assumed a fetal position under his care. Tears filled just about all eyes in the room. I tried (albeit unsuccessfully) to hold mine back. My colleague - the young girl’s therapist smiled with tears and winked at me. She was giggling. Hank was her buddy. He gave UNCONDITIONALLY. The moment came when we had to leave. The girl asked if Hank would be there next week on Friday night - (remember I work only till 8pm). I looked at my colleague and responded, “Bien sur!” (my colleague is French) As I turned to walk out of the waiting room, this time for real, her dad approached me and quietly said to me, “Thank you. Thank you. This is the first time I have seen my daughter laugh in three to four months. This was a miracle.” My response, “No. thank YOU but it was not a miracle. It was the unconditional ACCEPTANCE that she was receiving from Hank. She felt safe - she enjoyed it - she laughed. No, thank YOU for I have learned much about healing tonight from Hank... And he is still in his internship!” With that we both laughed. He asked if he could give me a hug. We embraced and agreed Hank and his daughter will meet next week. The following year, I was working with a thirty-eightyear-old, single, patient who was a very successful businesswoman. Both her undergraduate and graduate degrees were from Ivy League schools and she was a partner at one of the top financial investment companies in NYC. She lived in a magnificent home in an affluent county in NY residing on ten acres. She was financially quite independent. Her presenting issues focused on her dysfunctional relationship with her abusive boyfriend. She was highly dependent on external male validation to define her identity. Within the first three months of us working together, Hank played a critical role in her pivot to her sustainable wellbeing. Our sessions together were on Saturday mornings at 10:00AM. As always, she was dressed in her yoga attire after her 9:00AM class. She was crying upon entering the office and when she sat down on the couch she “Each of the new faces he met were greeted with a pinwheeling tail signaling his ‘enjoyment’ of the attention.” 11 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

said softly, “I need Hank.” I gave him the hand gesture to engage. He walked over to her, put his nose next to her face, and she gently petted his large head. Once Hank sensed she was OK, he simply turned away and went back to he bed adjacent to the couch. With the sounds of Hank snoring in the background, she shared her major insight from our last session that she was indeed dependent on her abusive boyfriend and the relationship was highly toxic and had to end. I supported her insight and we discussed her feelings about acting on her insight. I received a call from her on the following Wednesday asking if she could see me that evening. I decided to stay late. She arrived at 7:00PM dressed in her business attire (my office was directly across the street from the Katonah, NY train station). Her affect was quite calm as she began to share with me some of the further insights gained since our last session. While in mid-sentence, and WITHOUT BEING INVITED, Hank got off his bed, walked over to her, put his nose next to her face and began wiggling his tail. Reflexively, she began to pet him. STOP! HE BROKE THE RULES! HE WAS NOT INVITED! With a firm voice, “Hank, go to your place! Hank, go lay down!” – He ignored me!!! My tone got even firmer and I repeated myself… He ignored me!!! I leaned forward in my chair, pointed to his bed and scolded him, “HANK, GO TO YOUR PLACE AND LAY DOWN NOW!!!!!!! (My client remained calm and stopped rubbing him) HE IGNORED ME!!! I then took a pause and thought, “He is trying to tell me something. Pay attention to his energy. His lesson.” I focused all my attention back on my patient and with a very calm voice said to her, “I am not sure why, but Hank wants me to ask you why you are trying so hard to hold your stuff together this evening?” She instantly jumped up from the couch, crying hysterically, lifted her blouse from under her blazer, exposing her entire left side of her chest… that revealed severe bruising from the hands of her boyfriend! How did Hank know? After over thirty-five years of practice, there was no way I would have known that. Her initial affect was appropriate, conversation was focused on action steps, all was calm. How did Hank know? She subsequently ended the relationship and learned to celebrate who she is as a strong, independent person that can look inward for her validation. She took joy in self-love. We each came to this breed for a myriad of reasons. We each share our lives with this unique and mystical breed for an equally wide range of tasks e.g., LGD, show, companion, Service, Therapy, etc. Equally as diverse is the RELATIONSHIP we have with our individual dogs. We spend many hours in our virtual and real world lives discussing the numerous ways we can train THEM. What we can do to make the BREED better, stronger, more viable. We get enormous direct and vicarious pleasure from just how well-trained and successful our dogs are. Yes, this is normal and there is nothing inherently wrong with it. When the variety of needs in our lives that our ASDs fulfill become hierarchically competitive between people ... I stop and wonder... JUST HOW MANY MINUTES DO EACH OF US SPEND RECOGNIZING AND ADOPTING WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED FROM OUR ASDs? I SIMPLY WONDER.... At almost twelve years old, Hank is currently retired as a Therapy Dog. Daily, this old man reflects on the number of lessons I learned from my partner. His teachings continue as do the those from the other ASDs in my life. ... he is a gifted Sensei! Oss Sensei! Thank you, Hank! 12 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

THE ROAD TO GREELEY BY: REGAN LESTON Whatever you do, don’t stop in Nebraska. Those were the words of warning issued to us by a couple that had made the trip from New England to Colorado many times. I am already dreading sitting in the car for days and the pictures in my head that looked like something out of ‘Mad Max’ but with more corn did not help. So the trip planning began for this would be the longest one yet – nearly 2,000 miles or about 28 hours non-stop. Driving straight through Nebraska was doable! We could have a couple relatively easy 10-hour days, stop in western Iowa, and then breeze through to Colorado. However, Tom is more of a ‘just tear the Band-Aid off’ kind of guy so day one became an arduous journey until my protests stopped us just south of Chicago. On the bright side, we had two relatively short days ahead of us and more opportunities to stretch our legs and explore. Stopping in Iowa was too soon for Tom so that put us into Nebraska – oh no! After leaving Pennsylvania the terrain became more and more flat and had fewer and fewer trees. Growing up on the east coast, I am used to a big body of water being within a short drive (as in the St. Lawrence River or Lake Ontario as a kid and the Atlantic Ocean now). Plus hills, fields, and trees that add to the kaleidoscope of visual stimuli wherever you travel. The middle of the country comes as a shock as I’m not used to looking down the road pulled like taffy to the horizon and seemingly static scenery. Scouting Google maps, Lincoln looked like our best bet. Low and behold we were pleasantly surprised to find a very charming town that embraced its history with lovingly preserved brick buildings and restored 1901 steam engine smack in the middle. It was lovely to walk around even though we were a bit late to enjoy the shops, but the restaurants were bustling. And much to our surprise – a speakeasy! AND they let Laddie in, too. Well rested we hit the road in the morning for the final stretch to Greeley. The last six hours was a walk in the park plus the ground began to undulate and we could feel the elevation increase; a welcome change from the flat expanse. Mountains in the distance bared their teeth at the sky. Now that is terrain that I don’t get to see at home. We arrive in Greeley and find a wonderfully charming town. Outside of our host hotel, there is a park that leads to a street full of shops and restaurants. Having arrived a few days before the show we took advantage of our free time to loosen our legs and explore. The nearby town of Fort Collins was another gem. On the edge of town is a hiking / bike path and from there you can stroll an even bigger district of shops and restaurants. Back in Greeley we find another quite literal hidden gem – a speakeasy beneath the historic theater! Finding such places might be our superpower. But we couldn’t keep this to ourselves so one night we head out with maybe a half dozen Anatolian people in tow. The drinks were top notch craft cocktails, but just sitting in a hidden room adorned in art deco made it extra special. Best of all, we laughed for hours and enjoyed time with those I rarely get to see except for dog shows. For me, this makes the long drive worth it! 1 - A few hours into our trip. How far until the next turn?! 2 - We can see a long, long way... 3 – Cheers from Greeley! 13 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

OFF TO THE ASDCA NATIONAL – 2023! BY: LESLEY BRABYN Off we went to another ASDCA Specialty, this time in beautiful Colorado! Luckily for me, this time, husband John was able to come. We packed our car to the gills, hitched up the travel trailer and off we went on new adventures. I have to say that at least half the fun of attending a roving National Specialty is to explore new areas of the country, see historic spots and take in some of the gorgeous scenery this country has to offer. The trip from Northern California to Greeley and back did not disappoint. While Colorado may seem like it is in the West for those in the East, it is still a 1,250-mile trip (one-way) for us, which translates to 20 hours by car and more when pulling a trailer. However, armed with talk- ing books (via Audible), Sirius radio, and lots to talk about, we kept ourselves well entertained. Starting off a little later than we wanted on Sunday (9/3), we managed to cover 400 miles, landing in Winnemucca, Nevada, for our first night on the road. This small settlement of about 8,400 people has a var- ied past. The area was historically home to native tribes of Paiute and Shoshone. Then, in the mid 1860’s, the transcontinental railroad arrived, bringing with it a labor force of Chinese workers who created a bustling community. Also arriving about this time were Basque sheepherders, tending to the livestock needed to feed the growing population. To this day, Winnemucca hosts the highest percentage of Basque Americans of any city in the US. Remnants of all these cultures can be seen in the architecture, festivals and demographics of this small community in the Nevada desert. Hitting the road earlier on Monday (9/4), we drove 470 miles, ending up in Lyman, Wyoming for our second night, at a nice KOA, out in the country. Sites were spacious with plenty of places to walk the dogs. On the way there, our big find of the day was a Smith’s Foods in Evanston, Wyoming, a top-notch grocery store with an inhouse deli and bakery. Not only could we stock up on delectables for the week, it was not far off the freeway and had grass nearby to walk the dogs. The Lyman KOA, in addition to its other features, had a major selling point: its proximity to Fort Bridger, WY, a significant outpost for those interested in the history of western settlement, which we happily explored the next morning. Starting off as a fur-trading station in 1846, it soon became a supply stop for wagon trains making their way along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. In 1858, the army established a military post, growing in size and importance until its closing in 1890. Today, Fort Bridger is a designated Wyoming Historical Landmark and Museum and has scores of restored buildings one can explore dotting its expansive and shaded grounds, along with a most informative museum. Dogs are allowed and the stop provided a welcome break for both canines and people after being cooped up in the car for two days. As an aside, on the first weekend in September, Fort Bridger hosts the annual “Mountain Man Rendezvous” to celebrate its fur-trading roots, circa 1825-1840. Entire families camp on the fort’s 37-acre grounds for the weekend, wearing “Atleast half the fun of attending a roving National Specialty is to explore new areas of the country.” Winnemucca, NV. Named after the 19th-century Chief Winnemucca of the local Northern Paiute tribe. John and Fax at one of the outbuildings at Fort Bridger, WY 14 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

period dress, using period implements and hand-made camping gear. They participate in games and entertainments of the era, watch demonstrations of how things were made and buy and/ or sell period products. When we arrived, a few of the stragglers from the weekend were packing up and we got to talk with them and see their costumes and gear. Most impressive! Due to the amount of time spent at Fort Bridger, our modest goal for Wednesday (9/5) was only to reach Rawlins, Wyoming, a mere 172 miles. Unfortunately, this KOA was right next to I-80 with the spaces very close together, but it quieted down by bedtime and did have places to walk the dogs. By now, Greeley was within our sights, so off we set early (for us) the following morning. Gradually, we left the more scenic, sparsely populated areas along I-80 until we reached the high plains of northern Colorado and the oasis within the metropolis, Island Grove Regional Park, the site of the ASDCA 2023 National Specialty. I had never been to this location before, although I had heard good things about it. With 145 acres of tree-shaded lawns, spacious rings, huge shade tents and an exceptionally friendly and accommodating host club, there was much to like. We busily got our travel trailer parked and walked the dogs, then could relax until the shows began, early the next day (Thursday, 9/7). Show results are reported elsewhere so I will not go into all of that, but will add a few details about Greeley. After traveling on these dog show trips for almost 45 years with a spouse who is not all that into shows, one looks for interesting non-dog things to do in the area for the sake of marital harmony and for the ability to go on future trips. Similarly, the reason we chose a travel trailer over a motorhome as one of us can always unhitch the car and go off to explore solo. Fortunately, Greeley had lots to offer in this regard: During some of the down times during the five-show cluster, John visited the Colorado Model Railroad Museum, an impressive collection of both real and model railroad artifacts, layouts and historical equipment, brought to life by a railroad enthusiast who never lost his childhood enthusiasm for all things to do with trains. John was also able to fit in a visit to the Greeley History Museum where the political, agricultural and social heritage of the area is described through exhibits, videos and narratives. The point of this story is not to bore you with details of our vacation, but to underscore that each new location targeted for a National Specialty can provide a wealth of opportunities for exploration and even for spending quality time with family, if you swing it right. It need not all be about the dogs and only the dogs. I encourage you to look at next year’s location in St. Louis and ask yourself: What is in the area that I would like to see? What about on the way there? Are there interesting side roads? Historical landmarks? Festivals? Start planning now! John & Fax at Fort Bridger, WY, patiently waiting, while I was having my turn inside the Museum. Elektra at Fort Bridger, WY Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley, CO. Plenty of grass, trees, shade and space. Anatolian ring for the 2023 National Specialty, Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley, CO. 15 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Sweepstakes ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS Judge: Mrs. Cindy Vogels ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos. 1 | (23) | CHEVALIERS DU ROLAND’S KOKOMO. WS800074/01. 12/11/2022. BREEDER: Janis L Rosenthal Esq.. By Chevaliers du Roland’s Snickers Bar-GCHS CH Chevaliers du Roland’s Strudel. OWNER: S Mann H Everett & J Rosenthal. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Dogs 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos. 1/BSS | (11) | TIMARU FACSIMILE. WS788431/01. 09/27/2022. BREEDER: John & Lesley Brabyn. By Ch Muhsin Of Timaru-Ch Gerlach Ayimizin Kizi At Timaru. OWNER: Lesley Brabyn & John Brabyn. 2 | (15) | AK M.C. OCTAVIUS CANIS MAGNUS. WS785383/08. 10/19/2022. BREEDER: Michelle Stewart and Russell Bybee. By CH Skyview’s Alaska Achelous Nehir RN CGCA-CH Skyview’s Alaska Toklat Rio RN CGCA. OWNER: Catherine Hadley. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Junior Dogs 12 Mos & Under 18 mos . 2 | (25) | WANYAMA’S FORTISSIMO. WS766307/03. 04/19/2022. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: S Mann & H Everett. 1 | (27) | WANYAMA’S PRINCIPE TENORE. WS766307/04. 04/19/2022. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: J Pacheco & S Mann. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos . 1 | (24) | CHEVALIERS DU ROLAND’S FUN FUN FUN. WS800074/02. 12/11/2022. BREEDER: Janis L Rosenthal Esq.. By Chevaliers du Roland’s Snickers Bar-GCHS CH Chevaliers du Roland’s Strudel. OWNER: S Mann H Everett & J Rosenthal. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Bitches 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos . 1/OSS | (20) | OLIVERA’S WILLOW AT CRESTLINE. WS778867/04. 09/10/2022. BREEDER: Susie Olivera & Jorge Olivera & Patricia Poole. By Karaboudjan’s Lion King De Olivera-Olivera’s Christmas Wish. OWNER: Mercedes Vila. Veterans Sweepstakes ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs 7 Yrs & Under 10 Yrs . 1 | (9) | CH RBR KASIRGA AT WHITE STAR CGC BCAT. WS538306/01. 04/30/2016. BREEDER: Lynn Kenny & Mark Griffith & Laura Estrom-Smith. By GCH CH RBR Kadir Comar-CH RBR Prenses. OWNER: Carol & Fernando White. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches 10 Yrs & Older . 2 | (22) | HORIZON’S DELILAH OF CARPE DIEM. WS404539/10. 01/24/2012. BREEDER: Sheryle Hart. By GCH CH Carpe Diem’s Optimus Prime-Saricadi. OWNER: Laura Edstrom-Smith. 1/OSS | (28) | GTEC’S ROCKIN SOCKS. WS436464/03. 02/06/2013. BREEDER: David Brown. By Tangled Tree’s Hoss-Tangled Tree’s Josie. OWNER: Sami Mann. Regular Classes ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS Judge: Ms. Jan N Paulk ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos . 1 | 23 | CHEVALIERS DU ROLAND’S KOKOMO. WS800074/01. 12/11/2022. BREEDER: Janis L Rosenthal Esq.. By Chevaliers du Roland’s Snickers Bar-GCHS CH Chevaliers du Roland’s Strudel. OWNER: S Mann H Everett & J Rosenthal. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Dogs 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos . 1 BPY | 11 | TIMARU FACSIMILE. WS788431/01. 09/27/2022. BREEDER: John & Lesley Brabyn. By Ch Muhsin EVERGREEN COLORADO KENNEL CLUB 9/09/2023 16 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Of Timaru-Ch Gerlach Ayimizin Kizi At Timaru. OWNER: Lesley Brabyn & John Brabyn. 2 | 15 | AK M.C. OCTAVIUS CANIS MAGNUS. WS785383/08. 10/19/2022. BREEDER: Michelle Stewart and Russell Bybee. By CH Skyview’s Alaska Achelous Nehir RN CGCA-CH Skyview’s Alaska Toklat Rio RN CGCA. OWNER: Catherine Hadley. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Twelve To Eighteen Month Dogs . 1 | 27 | WANYAMA’S PRINCIPE TENORE. WS766307/04. 04/19/2022. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: J Pacheco & S Mann. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs Adult . 1 BBY | 25 | WANYAMA’S FORTISSIMO. WS766307/03. 04/19/2022. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: S Mann & H Everett. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Open Dogs . 1/RW | 19 | MONTAIRE AGAINST ALL ODDS. WS743195/02. 08/07/2021. BREEDER: Darci Lang and Nancy Wargas. By CH Gerlach Muhafifz Toprak-GCH CH Amerikan Front Paige. OWNER: Sandra Butler & Dana Long. 3 | 21 | N MTN RANCH UPTOWN FUNK. WS726074/05. 06/04/2021. BREEDER: Kim Deihl. By GCHS CH Karaboudjan’s Mystic Moonspell-CH Passmore’s Raging River. OWNER: Sami Mann. 1/W AM | 31 | TIMARU’S EXPECTO PATRONUM. WS754814/04. 01/09/2022. BREEDER: John and Lesley Brabyn. By GCh Tamoora’s Kaplan Gozleri-GChS Timaru Tallulah. OWNER: Stuart McGraw Justine Spiers Lesley Brabyn. A | 33 | TIMARU CASH FLOW OF EDEN. WS525438/10. 01/30/2016. BREEDER: Lesley & John Brabun. By GCHS CH Timaru Serag Mounir-GCHB White Oak Wiesie. OWNER: Celeste Johnson. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos . 1 | 24 | CHEVALIERS DU ROLAND’S FUN FUN FUN. WS800074/02. 12/11/2022. BREEDER: Janis L Rosenthal Esq.. By Chevaliers du Roland’s Snickers Bar-GCHS CH Chevaliers du Roland’s Strudel. OWNER: S Mann H Everett & J Rosenthal. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Puppy Bitches 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos . 1 | 20 | OLIVERA’S WILLOW AT CRESTLINE. WS778867/04. 09/10/2022. BREEDER: Susie Olivera & Jorge Olivera & Patricia Poole. By Karaboudjan’s Lion King De Olivera-Olivera’s Christmas Wish. OWNER: Mercedes Vila. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches Puppy . A | 34 | APEX A.X PEMBE. WS792409/01. 01/20/2023. BREEDER: Natalie Thurman. By Elk Run Ares-C Xena Rule. OWNER: Natalie Thurman. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches Adult . 1/RW | 26 | WANYAMA’S STARRY NIGHT SONATA. WS637624/01. 02/04/2019. BREEDER: Sami Mann. By HMF Haluk Alevli of Rising Phoenix-GTEC’s Rockin Socks. OWNER: Sami Mann and Heather Everett. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Open Bitches . 1/W/BW | 10 | BIRINCI’S DREAMING OF HIGH HOPES CGC. WS724847/01. 02/07/2021. BREEDER: Louise Emanuel & J Hahn. By Gch Ch Birinci’s Hint Of Hoja-Ch Canton’s Illuminati Of Birinci. OWNER: Leslie Sharp. A | 16 | CARPE DIEM’S HARLEY QUINN. WS764233/01. 08/13/2021. BREEDER: Laura Edstrom-Smith James D. Smith. By Shahbazin Alp Arslan-Carpe Diem’s Dauntless of RBR. OWNER: Laura Edstrom-Smith & James D. Smith. 2 | 36 | KARABOUDJAN’S SKYFALL AT NORTHWEST GUARDIANS. WS647067/02. 03/16/2019. BREEDER: Janet Dotson. By CH Shabazin Alp Arzlan-GCH Karaboudjan’s Moonfire Magick. OWNER: Natalie Thurman. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Veteran Bitches 10 Yrs & Older . 1 AM | 22 | HORIZON’S DELILAH OF CARPE DIEM. WS404539/10. 01/24/2012. BREEDER: Sheryle Hart. By GCH CH Carpe Diem’s Optimus Prime-Saricadi. OWNER: Laura Edstrom-Smith. 1 BVT | 28 | GTEC’S ROCKIN SOCKS. WS436464/03. 02/06/2013. BREEDER: David Brown. By Tangled Tree’s Hoss-Tangled Tree’s Josie. OWNER: Sami Mann. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Best of Breed Competition . SEL | 5 | GCHS CH FULL CIRCLE’S BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART FDC. WS601773/01. 01/18/2018. Dog. BREEDER: Nancy Wargas & Roger P Travis. By Ch Full Circle’s Arkadis-Ch Full Circle’s Island Paradise. OWNER: Thomas & Regan Leston. 6 | GCH CH RISING MOON’S SOLAR ECLIPSE. WS611582/01. 06/06/2018. Bitch. BREEDER: Stanley & Sharron Dalton. By GCH CH Sakarya’s Capt. Morgan of Port Royal-GCH CH Karaboudjan’s Dark Side of the Moon. OWNER: Stanley & Sharron Dalton. 17 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

AM | 7 | GCHB CH RISING MOON’S TITAN. WS611582/02. 06/06/2018. Dog. BREEDER: Stanley & Sharron Dalton. By GCH Sakarya’s Capt. Morgan of Port Royal-GCH Karaboudjan’s Dark Side of the Moon. OWNER: Stanley & Sharron Dalton. 8 | GCH CH RISING MOON’S METEOR STORM. WS611582/03. 06/06/2018. Bitch. BREEDER: Stanley & Sharron Dalton. By GCH CH Sakarya’s Capt. Morgan of Port Royal-GCH CH Karaboudjan’s Dark Side of the Moon. OWNER: Stanley & Sharron Dalton. 9 | CH RBR KASIRGA AT WHITE STAR CGC BCAT. WS538306/01. 04/30/2016. Dog. BREEDER: Lynn Kenny & Mark Griffith & Laura Estrom-Smith. By GCH CH RBR Kadir Comar-CH RBR Prenses. OWNER: Carol & Fernando White. SEL | 12 | GCHG CH TIMARU TALLULAH. WS582794/03. 05/25/2017. Bitch. BREEDER: John & Lesley Brabyn. By GchG Ch Timaru Serag Mounir-GchB Ch White Oak Wiesje. OWNER: John & Lesley Brabyn. OS/BO BOH | 14 | CH TIMARU ELEKTRA. WS754814/01. 01/09/2022. Bitch. BREEDER: John & Lesley Brabyn. By GchB Ch Tamoora’s Kaplan Gozleri-GchG Ch Timaru Tallulah. OWNER: John & Lesley Brabyn. B/G3 | 17 | GCHS KARABOUDJAN’S MR. BALI HAI. WS696508/04. 07/11/2020. Dog. BREEDER: JANET DOTSON. By CH KANDIRA’S ENCORE-GCHG CH KARABOUDJAN’S BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES. OWNER: M AKIN & A. CHILDERS. AM | 30 | GCH KARABOUDJAN’S PERFECT MARTINI AT ISLAND FARM. WS696508/02. 07/11/2020. Bitch. BREEDER: Janet Dotson. By CH Kandira’s Encore-GCHG Karaboudjan’s bonfire of the Vanities. OWNER: Janet Dotson. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Brood Bitch . 1 | (12) | GCHG CH TIMARU TALLULAH. WS582794/03. 05/25/2017. Bitch. BREEDER: John & Lesley Brabyn. By GchG Ch Timaru Serag Mounir-GchB Ch White Oak Wiesje. OWNER: John & Lesley Brabyn. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Working Special Attraction . (9) | CH RBR KASIRGA AT WHITE STAR CGC BCAT. WS538306/01. 04/30/2016. Dog. BREEDER: Lynn Kenny & Mark Griffith & Laura Estrom-Smith. By GCH CH RBR Kadir Comar-CH RBR Prenses. OWNER: Carol & Fernando White. (15) | AK M.C. OCTAVIUS CANIS MAGNUS. WS785383/08. 10/19/2022. Dog. BREEDER: Michelle Stewart and Russell Bybee. By CH Skyview’s Alaska Achelous Nehir RN CGCA-CH Skyview’s Alaska Toklat Rio RN CGCA. OWNER: Catherine Hadley. 1 BWK | (21) | N MTN RANCH UPTOWN FUNK. WS726074/05. 06/04/2021. Dog. BREEDER: Kim Deihl. By GCHS CH Karaboudjan’s Mystic Moonspell-CH Passmore’s Raging River. OWNER: Sami Mann. (25) | WANYAMA’S FORTISSIMO. WS766307/03. 04/19/2022. Dog. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: S Mann & H Everett. (26) | WANYAMA’S STARRY NIGHT SONATA. WS637624/01. 02/04/2019. Bitch. BREEDER: Sami Mann. By HMF Haluk Alevli of Rising Phoenix-GTEC’s Rockin Socks. OWNER: Sami Mann and Heather Everett. A | (34) | APEX A.X PEMBE. WS792409/01. 01/20/2023. Bitch. BREEDER: Natalie Thurman. By Elk Run Ares-C Xena Rule. OWNER: Natalie Thurman. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, Generations . (25) | WANYAMA’S FORTISSIMO. WS766307/03. 04/19/2022. Dog. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: S Mann & H Everett. (26) | WANYAMA’S STARRY NIGHT SONATA. WS637624/01. 02/04/2019. Bitch. BREEDER: Sami Mann. By HMF Haluk Alevli of Rising Phoenix-GTEC’s Rockin Socks. OWNER: Sami Mann and Heather Everett. (27) | WANYAMA’S PRINCIPE TENORE. WS766307/04. 04/19/2022. Dog. BREEDER: Sami Mann & Heather Everett. By CH Stonecoat Kunai-Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata. OWNER: J Pacheco & S Mann. 29 | HALUK ALEVLI OF RISING PHOENIX. WS460064/10. 12/02/2013. Dog. BREEDER: Patti Million and Amy Rollins. By OSF Kodamans Amir V HMF-Kirmizi Kiz V HMF. OWNER: Sami Mann. 18 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION The 2023 National Specialty was a huge success thanks to the many members and some nonmembers who donated their time and materials for our annual event. We would like to thank these members for their contributions. Laura Edstrom-Smith - National Specialty Chair and Supported Entry Chair Regan Leston - Welcome bags - Put together and handed out to participants at the shows. Lesley Brabyn - Banquet Chair - Organized banquet catering and provided table centerpieces, and provided hors d’oeuvres and water at the banquet Donated in kind Best of Breed, Best Opposite, and Best of Winners Chairs Carol White - Banquet table party favors with a cowboy theme. Designed and made Certificate of Appreciation certificates. Transported Perpetual Trophies from California to Greeley, CO Genia Kyres - Designed and made Hall of Fame Certificates Laura Edstrom-Smith - Provided tablecloths for the Perpetual Trophies at the National Specialty site and for the banquet. Transported Perpetual Trophies from Greeley, CO back to Florida to be ready for 2024. Gayle Heifetz - Recorded wins and placements in the catalog. Natalie Thurman - Assisted with power point presentation. Patricia Snopkowski - Assisted with banquet preparations and signed in attendees Donated baskets or items to be in raffle/auction. Lesley Brabyn Sharron & Stan Dalton Kathy Gerlach Leslie Sharp A number of people stepped up and made this job quick and easy. Moved the Perpetual Trophies from our designated room at the show site to the National Specialty site outside our ring. and then back to the Banquet room. Regan and Tom Leston, Carol White, Laura Smith, Leslie Sharp. These two nonmembers helped move trophies and do whatever was asked of them: Maureen McCabe (Laura’s sister) and Francie Esterbrook (a friend of Leslie S’s who fell in love with our breed). Many, many thanks to all of you!!! SUPPORT THE ASDCA THROUGH ADVERTISING Why YOU should advertise in the Times STAYING POWER Your ad is lasting. It’s always in our magazine and our readers consistently refer back to past issues. Your ad will have true staying power. LONGER ATTENTION SPANS A print reader’s attention span is longer. They have made the decision to join our club and therefore are consciously making the decision to open our publication and read through it every month and not just clicking through as is so easy to do online. SUPPORTS YOUR CLUB & BREED The money spent on a print ad helps the club to cover costs and to continue to provide a publication that is informative and enjoyable to its members. Bonus - your ad stays in the publication as a historical record, not lost in a “feed” online. 19 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

NATIONAL SPECIALTY, 2023 GREELEY, CO BY: LAURA EDSTROM-SMITH This year the Anatolian Shepherd Dog club of America held its annual National Specialty in Greeley, CO on September 9th, 2023. This was a Five-Day event! Two shows being hosted by the Peak-to-Peak Working Dog Association of Colorado and Three dog shows hosted by Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club which were held at a lovely venue in Greeley Co, Island Grove National Park. The anticipation for this show was extremely high as we were honored to have Ms. Jan N. Paulk a long time respected and distinguished AKC judge, Anatolian Shepherd owner and Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America member be our judge for our National Specialty. As the chairperson of the National Specialty this year I can’t express enough thanks for those members in attendance and all the help that was provided by them with the many tasks that need doing on the day of the National Specialty. We had many cheerful happy hands willing to help. And that after all, is what makes the National Specialty. Many hands make light work. The day of the Specialty was a busy hustle for all those in attendance, preparing their dogs to be shown as well as setting up our ringside displays. We had the wonderful long time AKC Judge, Mrs. Cindy Vogels who judged our Sweepstakes on that day. She also happened to be the Chairperson of the Evergreen, CO Kennel Club and was quite the gracious host to the ASDCA. She even remarked how wonderful our ringside tables looked with all of our historic trophies, emblemed tablecloths, and our unique ribbons display. She said, “we really classed the place up and would love to have us back anytime.” She was a joy to have as our Sweepstakes Judge. As for our main event, our National Specialty being judged by a long time Anatolian owner and club member, Ms. Jan N. Paulk. Ms. Paulk immediately went to work sorting out her class dogs, veterans and then on to best of breed. All I can say is as participant as well as the chairperson of the National Specialty, I was quite pleased with her choices, her diligence, knowledge, and most apparent love she has for our breed. Thank You Jan. A National Specialty is a unique show. It’s a chance to meet other Anatolian enthusiasts as well as compare your breeding program to others across the nation. It’s a chance to exchange knowledge with and learn from other ASD breeders, working dog owners, companion dog owners and in general it’s the best dog show of the year. 20 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Over the five days there was ample opportunity to mingle, attend our annual general meeting, and after the national, that evening the annual “Meeting of the Clan.” I personally love the National as it is a time for me to review and talk with otherslongtime and newer members about the history of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog in America, as well as the ASDCA. That evening at the annua banquet and auction, we of course give out our Top Awards. And if you’ve never seen our Historical Trophies, you really are missing something, it is a 50 year documented history of the dogs you own. And a little Lauraisum for you: “If you don’t know where you came from, you’re not going to know where you’re going.” I’d like to invite you all, to next year’s National Specialty 2024, to be held at the Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO. Our judge for this year’s National Specialty was chosen by our membership and will be longtime, well respected, AKC Judge Robin Stansell. 21 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ASDCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET BY: LESLEY BRABYN The ASDCA Annual Awards Banquet was great fun this year and in no small part to all the members and friends who stepped up to help make the evening memorable. We were exceptionally fortunate that the caterer, Anna Mysliwiec from The Hitchin’ Post, was a fellow dog show exhibitor (Rottweilers) and on the grounds for the weekend. Not only did she completely understand our needs, the food was excellent, ready at the appointed time and priced most reasonably. I recommend her to anyone contemplating a similar event at that venue (or anywhere else, if she travels!). The theme this year was Prospectors & Pioneers and several people dressed accordingly. One of the costume winners decried upon receiving his award, “But this is the way I always dress!” When most of us are farmers, ranchers or otherwise engaged with livestock and the agricultural outdoors, this is most likely true! The Banquet was held in a room graciously provided by the host club on the showgrounds. An hour before the appointed time, an enthusiastic group of ASDCA volunteers descended upon the space and with the elegant table cloths provided by the caterer and the creativity of our very own volunteers, the room was soon transformed into a Banquet venue, with a capital “B.” To fit with the theme, mason jars held floral arrangements for each table, the floral part, procured, very nearby by the Banquet Chair, armed with a pair of linesman pliers. The buffet menu offered chips & dip as an appetizer, then cranberry apple coleslaw, smoked sausage & green beans, grilled chicken & vegetable kabobs, roasted red potatoes, grilled vegetable medley and for dessert, brownies to die for. Everyone appeared to enjoy the food and very little was left over. The annual auction, with a fabulous basket of goodies donated by Kathy Gerlach, along with other offerings contributed by Leslie Sharp, Lesley Brabyn, Sharron & Stan Dalton and others, garnered $1,025.00 for the club coffers. Mistress of Ceremonies for the Awards was Specialty Chair and ASDCA Board member, Laura Edstrom-Smith. She did a great job of acknowledging each recipient and ensuring that they felt their accomplishment and hard work truly mattered. Many, MANY thanks to all those who helped make this special evening the success that it was: ASDCA members Carol White, Leslie Sharp, Regan & Tom Leston, Heather Everett, Natalie Thurman, Gayle Heifetz, John Brabyn, Patricia Snopkowski and friends Maureen McCabe and Francie Esterbrook. Thank you all and I look forward to seeing you next year! ASDCA Treasurer, Leslie Sharp ASDCA National Specialty Our centerpieces Chair, Laura Edsrtom-Smith 22 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Established in 2004, the ASDCA Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding Anatolian Shepherd Dogs based on their accomplishments throughout the past year. The ASDCA Gold Guardian is awarded to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated more Anatolian Shepherd Dogs than any other dog during the calendar year (January 1, 2021-December 31, 2022) in AKC competition. For 2022, the ASDCA Gold Guardian is shared by two Anatolians: GCHB CH Skyview’s Pride And Joy Of Lux Owned by: Victoria Richter & Catherine O’Brien and GCHS CH Timaru Tallulah Owned by: John & Lesley Brabyn The ASDCA Silver Guardian is awarded to the top pointed opposite sex Anatolian Shepherd Dog during the calendar year (January 1, 2022-December 31, 2022) in AKC competition. For 2022, the ASDCA Silver Guardian is: GCHB CH Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai Owned by: Molly Akins & Allan Childers The ASDCA Gold Leash is awarded to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated more dogs than any other dog during the calendar year (January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022) in AKC competition For 2022, the ASDCA Gold Leash is: GCHS CH Timaru Tallulah Owned by: John & Lesley Brabyn. The ASDCA Silver Leash is awarded to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated the second most dogs than any other dog during the calendar year (January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022) in AKC competition. For 2022, the ASDCA Silver Leash is: GCHB CH Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN Owned by: Regan & Tom Leston The ASDCA Top Owner-Handled Dog Award is awarded to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated more dogs (breed and all-breed) than any other dog during the qualifying period. This year we have no awards since the qualifying period for AKC does not conclude until September 20, 2023. This award will be awarded at the 2024 National Specialty. TOP PRODUCERS AWARD In 2023 there are two new Anatolians that can now use the ASDCA title of Dam of Merit. To earn this title, they must have produced at least 5 or more AKC Champions through 30 June 2023: Dam of Merit Karaboudjan’s Bonfire Of The Vanities Karaboudjan’s Moonfire Magick BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR CHAMPIONS Recognizes those ASDCA members and their dogs who obtain their AKC Championship through the Bred-byExhibitor Class through 31 August 2022. His/Her owner can now proudly wear the ASDCA Bred- by-Exhibitor Pin: For 2023 there were NO Anatolian Shepherd Dogs that completed their AKC Championship in the Bred-By-Exhibitor classes. Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 ASDCA National Specialty whose names will be engraved on the ASDCA’s Perpetual Trophies. Best of Breed - Zorba Trophy (donated by Quinn & Marilyn Harned) Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai Owned by: Molly Akin and Allan Childers Best of Opposite Sex - Peki Trophy (donated by Quinn Marilyn Harned) Timaru Elektra Owned by: John and Lesley Brabyn Best Female Trophy (donated by Candace Wolf) Timaru Elektra Owned by: John and Lesley Brabyn Best Female Working Dog (in Honor of Tasha & Sasha) N Mtn Ranch Uptown Funk Owned by: Sami Mann This trophy is to help remember and honor Tasha (bred by Midwest Anatolians) and Sasha (bred by Golden Gate Anatolians), They both lived at Island Farm and did their jobs so very well. With tears in my eyes, I remember them. They were the “best” ever. Both were white and both were alpha. They could control the whole farm with “just a look”. Everyone knew there was no question “who was in charge”! 2023 ASDCA HALL OF FAME AWARDS 23 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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WINNERS BITCH Peak to Peak Working Dogs Birinci’s Dreaming of High Hopes Owned by Leslie Sharp Bred by: Louise Emanuel & Jeff Hahn SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 8 September 8 Photos by Natalie 27 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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SEPTEMBER 9 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BEST OF BREED, GROUP 3 GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai CH Kandira’s Encore x GCHG Karaboudjan’s Bonfire of the Vanities Bred by: Janet Dotson Owner(s): Molly Akin & Allan Childers 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX GCH CH Timaru Elektra Owner(s): Lesley and John Brabyn 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW SELECT DOG GCHS CH Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN, “Laddie” CH Full Circle’s Arkadis x CH Full Circle’s Island Paradise Bred by: Nancy Wargas & Roger P Travis Owner(s): Tom & Regan Leston Handled by: Regan Leston NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2023 Judge: Regular Classes Ms. Jan Paulk Sweepstakes Judge: Cindy Vogels 31 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW WINNERS DOG Timaru Expecto Patronum Owner(s): Lesley Brabyn 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW RESERVE WINNERS BITCH Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata (Thika) Bred by: Sami Mann Owner(s): Sami Mann and Heather Everett 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BEST OF WINNERS Birinci’s Dreaming of High Hopes Oakley Bred by: Louise Emanuel and Jeff Hahn Owner(s): Leslie Sharp 32 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BEST VETERAN Horizon’s Delilah of Carpe Diem By GCH CH Carpe Diem’s Optimus Prime-Saricadi Owner(s): Laura Edstrom-Smith 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BEST IN SWEEPS Timaru Facsimile Owner(s): Lesley and John Brabyn 2023 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW BOW, BEST PUPPY Timaru Facsimile Owner(s): Lesley and John Brabyn 33 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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MEET HEATHER EVERETT & SAMI MANN, PARTNERS IN DOGS INTERVIEWED BY: LESLEY BRABYN, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 IN GREELEY, CO 1. Tell us about yourselves: Where are you from originally? heather: I was born in Texas, but grew up all around the country. My dad was in the car business and opened new dealerships all over the country. I settled in Colorado 22 years ago when I came out to attend Colorado State University (CSU). I got bachelors in History and almost completed a Master’s degree, but then got pregnant and did not finish it. Sami: I was also born in Texas and was raised south of Houston. Both my parents were born and raised in Colorado and it seemed somehow fitting to go to Colorado State University when it came time to leave home. I majored in Wildlife Biology. We met in 2005, while still attending CSU when training horses for a mutual friend. 2. Have you jobs outside the ranch, either now or in the past? heather: I have worked with livestock for most of my life. My day job has been in Senior Healthcare, starting as a caregiver and ended in management after 21 years. After Covid shook everything up, I left that position and am now managing a grant for the Ft. Collins Chamber of Commerce. Sami: I started training horses in high school. My family bought a ranch 20 minutes north of Ft. Collins in 2005, during my freshman year in college. We trained horses and I started training dogs in 2008: Therapy dogs, service dogs and pet dogs, both in group classes and for individuals. I still do that now. 3. Do you have other hobbies or interests outside of dogs and farm animals? heather: I like to read: fiction and nonfiction and watch movies. (My favorite movie is the Fountain, starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weitz.) I have been married for 13 years to my husband, who is a History Professor at CSU. We met when he was the graduate teaching assistant in the very first class I ever attended there! We got married in 2010 and our daughter, Louisa, was born in 2011. A lot of my interests revolve around her interests these days. Sami: The ranch and my teaching and training schedule keeps me really busy. 37 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

4. Where do you live? heather: I live in town, in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Sami: I live on the ranch, 20 minutes north of Ft. Collins. 5. Describe your ranch/farm/ property (acreage, terrain, climate, etc.). heather: Sami and I have a rather unique relationship, which might not work for everyone, but it works for us. Sami lives on the ranch and I live in town. I keep my Anatolians at the ranch, where they work as full-time guardians. The ranch is 37 acres in the canyons about 20 minutes north of Ft. Collins. Winters are cold, getting down to -40 degrees F, with windchill. One year, we got four feet of snow, which piled up so high, that the puppies could just walk over the pasture fences! Summers are often above 100 degrees F. Annual rainfall is normally only about 14 inches. This year, it was particularly wet, which is why Colorado is still so green this time of year and a good year for the ASDCA to bring the National here. 6. How long have you been using Anatolians as guardians? sami: I got my first ASD eight years ago for the ranch. At the time, we had coyotes coming in and stalking my small nieces when they were out playing. They were only 6 and 10 years old and the coyotes would follow them to the point where they could not even be outside unless someone was there to watch them. It was really terrifying. I felt like I could not leave the ranch as every time I did, the coyotes would come in and something would happen. It got to the point where I was doing chores with a handgun strapped to my hip and even had to use it several times. I had to make sure that the goats were locked in a secure pen at night, or whenever I was gone. When the coyotes started attacking the house dogs, we knew we had to do something. I got my first ASD, Askari, from a breeder in the Colorado Springs area. Although purebred, she was unregistered, but from working stock. Given the predator load, I found I needed a second dog, so I brought home a one-yearold Pyrenees, just to have more protection. They did their job well and that Fall is when I got Zuri (GTEC’s Rockin Socks), my first AKC registered ASD, who was 3.5 years old when I got her and already working. heather: I got my first ASD on 12/23/20 when Sami gave Thika (Wanyama’s Starry Night Sonata) to me as a birthday present. She was RWB at the ASDCA National on Saturday, despite not having been in a show ring for 2 years! 7. How many working Anatolians do you currently have and what are their ages? heather: Together, we co-own five ASDs, ranging in age from 9 months to four years. Sami: I own five additional dogs. Four are registered and the oldest, Askari, is not. She is now ten years old. 8. What kinds of animals do your dogs guard and how many of these animals do you have on your ranch? 38 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Sami: While some of these numbers are fluctuating, we currently have 10 geese, 7 sheep, 20 – 25 goats (half dairy and half meat goats), four horses and every year, we raise a calf for meat. I milk the goats once a day and use it for puppies and bottle goat or sheep babies and for the bottle calf. I also sell some. 9. What predatory problems do you have? Sami: We have lots of coyotes, bobcat, fox, bear, badger and the occasional mountain lion. We also have lots of aerial predators, including bald eagles, and now wolves are starting to come in. We live near a creek bed, which acts as a freeway for predators. 10. Why did you choose Anatolians to guard (as opposed to other breeds of LGDs?) Sami: Here, there are a lot of Colorado Mountain Dogs, which are basically Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) mixes. There are some Pyrenees, but not a lot of them as working dogs. I wanted something more serious, given our predator load. Our one Pyrenees was a sweet dog, but not the best as a guardian. Once we got enough ASDs, I placed the Pyr in a pet home, where she is fat and happy. I wanted purebreds, not the Colorado Mountain Dog mixes, which are very popular in the area. 11. What have been your biggest challenges and/or greatest rewards to using Anatolians as guardians? sami: The biggest challenge is finding quality dogs. I got really lucky to find Zuri. Every other dog I’ve gotten, I have had to get it shipped in from other states. There is a lack of quality ASDs out here. Zuri, my first registered ASD, was 3.5 years old when I got her and she’d already been working. heather: A major satisfaction for me was being able to bring my young daughter to the ranch and allow her to play in the pastures for hours with the goats and the dogs without worrying that a coyote were snatch her when my back was turned. Watching her develop relationships with the animals on the ranch over time has been priceless and would have been impossible without the ASDs there to protect both her and the livestock. 12. What are three things you think every working Anatolian should know or be taught? sami: To walk on a leash, ride in a vehicle and to generally be a good citizen so other people can handle them when necessary. heather: To be good citizens. I don’t necessarily expect them to be dog friendly, but I do expect them to behave reasonably well. 13. Do you show your working Anatolians and if so, what have been some of their career highlights? heather: We do and I am the “show person” in our partnership. This year at the National was really exciting for us as not only did we win Reserve Winners Bitch with Wanyama”s Starry Night Sonata from the Bred-by class, we also got Best Working Dog with N MTN Ranch Uptown Funk. We were also very proud to have the opportunity to show generations of our breeding and won the Extended Generation Class. Another highlight was winning a UKC Reserve Best in Show with Wanyama’s Fortissimo at only 17 39 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

months old. 14. What are the three main challenges you’ve found to showing a working Anatolian? heather: Finding the time to work on show training. When I go to the ranch, there is so much to do that show training is not the priority. The distance from the ranch to handling class is about 45-60 minutes and this conflicts with evening chores. It is challenging to get in the practice. And then there are the logistics of getting to a show with such big dogs. We don’t have a van. We have a Prius, a Subaru and a Chevy pick up. For this weekend at the National, we brought 6 dogs and two more came with their owners, for a total of 8 ASDs. I made a spread sheet of who was handling which dog and when. I split it into 3 teams and each team leader made sure she had all the equipment, show leads, treats, etc. All things considered, it went fairly well. No kerfuffles, everyone made his or her class on time and all show collars and leads were accounted for at the end of the day! sami: When we take six ASDs from the ranch, it is a challenge to make sure the livestock is still protected in their absence. Before we left, I had to combine and consolidate the livestock into three pens, so the four remaining dogs could keep control until our return. 15. Have you shown any other breeds and if so, when? heather: I show a Skye Terrier, who finished his AKC Championship this year. He now even has 10 pts towards his Grand. I imported him from the Czech Republic in 2021. sami: I have not shown dogs before, but will go into the ring under duress in an emergency. I prefer being on the sidelines and being the support person. 16. What advice would you give to a newbie looking for a guardian dog? sami: Find a good breeder that has dogs that are currently working. They need not have the same set up as yours, but be sure the dogs have the genetic temperament you are looking for. Health Testing is crucial. These dogs are often out in the field 24/7 and do not have a cushy life. They need to be healthy to work. Also, look for breeders who will stand behind their dogs and are not absentee if you need them. heather: I would tell them to talk to Sami! Seriously, I echo what she just said: Look for someone who health tests, who works their dogs and who will be there for you. When you look at the LGD lists online, there are so many people desperate for help and the breeders they got their dogs from are nowhere to be found. Buy from a responsible breeder. 17. Is there anything else you’d like to add, either about yourselves, your dogs or life? heather: There are ways to support and preserve the breed, even for those like me who do not have a ranch or the dogs at my own house. But if they are your heart breed, you can make it work. I would love to have a ranch of my own one day, but it is not practical right now. While this partnership with Sami may be uncommon, it works really well for us and look forward to many years ahead working together to preserve the breed we both love and respect so much. 40 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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OUR ANATOLIANS AT WORK Amerikan Afet Rana “Rana” Rana keeps everyone calm. Owned by Diana Martinez. Cedar Rise Aiyla Nuri of Timaru Nuri wondering what’s going on in the next pasture. Owned by Leslie Ayers and John Gunner. CH Timaru Diamond Lil and Timaru Facimile doing their job. Owned by Lesley and John Brabyn. Gerlach Sirin “Sirin” Finding the high ground on a nice day between rain storms Owned by Kathy Gerlach Lucky Hit Baton “Sevan” Working dog Sevan supervising. Owned by Erick Conard. Do you want to see your dogs picture here? Please send your pictures in with the following information: Dogs AKC registered name and call name, caption, and owner(s) Name, caption and owner/(s). Send to: [email protected] 42 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Membership Report Anatolian Times Membership: Associate - 29 Individual - 64 Household - 38 Junior - 1 With 2 individuals per Household and 4 Associate memberships with 2 individuals, the total ASDCA Membership consists of 174 persons. One Household application and three Individual applications were approved by the Board of Directors from September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. We had 4 Associate memberships join ASDCA. Congratulations and welcome new members of the ASDCA. Douglas Young (approved as Individual member) Cindy & Robin Stansell (approved as Household members) Samantha Draper (approved as Individual member) Charlene Woodring (approved as Individual member) Sami Mann Lisa Wilhite Tess Fetterly Osama Thakeb Membership Applications Four membership applications were received from September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. One membership application is pending approval for a regular membership. Membership applicants are now being posted on the ASDCA website (ASDCA.club) in the Members Only section. They are published there for review by the current membership. Membership applications received by each Board meeting (normally the 2nd Wednesday of the month) will be posted on the website with date posted and date eligible for the Board to vote. All objections to an applicant’s membership shall be forwarded to the ASDCA Secretary in writing by 45 days from date posted. These written comments regarding applicants will be considered confidential communications to the ASDCA Board. Memberships will be voted on by the BOD 45-60 days after the posting date. Early Renewal Drawing Winners Susan Anton and Carl Swisher Pamela Miller Donna Pickering and Gail Brodt Each membership received a $25 chewy.com gift certificate. AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - DEC. 16 JUDGE: DR. JOSE LUIS PAYRO BEST OF BREED GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai CH Kandira’s Encore x GCHG Karaboudjan’s Bonfire of the Vanities Bred by: Janet Dotson Owner(s): Molly Akin & Allan Childers SUWANEE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB REGIONAL SPECIALTY- DEC. 9 BEST OF BREED GCHS Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai CH Kandira’s Encore x GCHG Karaboudjan’s Bonfire of the Vanities Bred by: Janet Dotson Owner(s): Molly Akin & Allan Childers AROUND THE SHOWS 43 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Minutes I Call to Order at 11:22 AM MDT by Laura Smith Roll Call - Members in attendance A quorum was not present. Regan Leston, Gayle Heifetz, Natalie Thurman, Heather Everett, Jan Paulk, Leslie Sharp, Lesley Brabyn, Laura Smith, John Brabyn, Carol White, Patricia Snopkowski II Minutes of the 2022 AGM Meeting - Minutes were sent to the members via email in October, 2022 and are on the website. We did not have a quorum. The minutes were not voted on for approval. III Report of the President - Leslie Ayers - Read by Laura Smith Dear Anatolian Lovers and Fellow Club Members, I am sorry I could not be at the National Specialty and the AGM with you. I am sure it was a lovely show. I would like to thank Laura Smith, Lesley Brabyn, and Leslie Sharp for their incredible work pulling this together. These are amazing women and their dedication to the Club is inspiring. I would also like to thank Regan Leston for her help on the welcome bags, Genia Kyres for her time spent on the Hall of Fame recipients and certificates, and Carol White for making the Certificates of Appreciation and storing and transporting the Perpetual Trophies from our last National Specialty and then transporting them to Greeley, CO. Ron Arden, Leslie Sharp, Laura Smith, and Martha Davis as members of the Bylaw committee have put forward very thoughtful Bylaw changes that will help this Club run more smoothly. All changes were unanimously supported by the Board. Before we send those out for you to vote on we will email the proposed changes out to our regular members. Any questions anyone has will be able to join prior to a regular scheduled meeting and ask our Board members. That meeting will be determined and we will let you know when that will be so you can join the online discussion. I would like to welcome Lesley Brabyn and Regan Leston to the Board. I look forward to working with them. A few other items to bring up. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASDCA—GREELEY, CO SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 We need your submissions for the Times. The deadline for this issue is 9/15. We need your working dog and show pictures. Since that is only a few days after the Specialty, we will cover our National Show in the next issue, January, 2024. IV Report of the Secretary – Includes Membership - Leslie Sharp Membership - Online membership applications and payment are offered on our Website as well as the option to renew memberships. About 55% of our members renewed online for 2023 while 45% renewed on paper via USPS. On January 1, 2023 we had 180 members prior to the end of the renewal period. We had 26 memberships not renew for 2023. Since January we have 25 new members accepted in the ASDCA membership for a total of 170 members. V Report of the Treasurer -Leslie Sharp and Leslie Ayers Balance in Wells Fargo Bank Acct. - $24,297.45 as of September 5, 2023 Earmarked Funds (These are funds that can only be used for the specific fund. Funds cannot be used for general Club expenses.) Perpetual Trophy Fund $1384 Delegate Travel Fund $386.06 PPCPP $3458.11 (see photo on page 45) VI. Committee Reports All Annual Reports that were submitted are posted under the Members Only Section of the website, ASDCA.club Natalie Thurman reported that the Health committee would like to send to members a survey on the health of our present and past Anatolians that would be submitted to CHIC. It has been a number of years since the last survey was conducted. The survey would be voluntary and anonymous. CHIC has a statistical analysis system that would identify any health issues in our breed. VII Unfinished Business A. Bylaw proposals were sent to an attorney in Nevada which is where we are registered as a business. 44 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

After a couple of recommendations from the attorne they affirmed we were compliant with Nevada State law. The AKC Bylaw committee was agreeable to our Bylaw changes. Please read Leslie Ayers President’s message about sending the proposals to our regular members before the ballots are sent and how any questions can be addressed. VIII New Business A. National Specialty 2024 - Purina Farms Event Center at Grays Summit, MO has been chosen as the site. We were looking for a show chair. Jan Paulk recommended Laura Smith. No other names came forward and Laura said she would do it and will be forming committees. B. ASDCA election 2024 - There will be an election in 2024 for President, Treasurer, and four Board of Director positions. A nominating committee will be formed early in 2024. If you are interested in any of these positions, please let a Board member know. IX New Business for the Good of the Club X Adjournment Laura Smith made a motion seconded by Lesley Brabyn to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:56 am. Respectfully submitted by Leslie Sharp, Treasurer 45 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ANATOLIAN SHEPHERDS THE MOST POPULAR BREED AT THE AKC MEET THE BREEDS - COLUMBUS, OHIO BY: DOUG YOUNG, MONTIZARD ANATOLIAN SHEPHERDS, RUSHVILLE, OH The American Kennel Club hosted their Meet the Breeds educational event on Saturday, Oct. 14th at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This was the second year Columbus was chosen for this event and there was no way we were going to miss having the Anatolians there. From Afghan Hounds to Yakutian Laika and everything in between, the showcase gave pet lovers the unique opportunity to: • Meet and play with more than 95 different dog breeds in booths that depicted each breed’s country of origin. • Talk to breed experts to determine what breeds work for their lifestyle. • Learn about responsible dog ownership. This was a fun event for people of all ages. There were demonstrations of dog sports in a wide variety of activities, from obedience basics to agility and rally demonstrations, to starting your dog in scent work or learning about the AKC Trick Dog title. There was even a Kids Zone where the younger crowd could participate in games, face painting and photo opportunities. However, without a doubt, the most exciting addition to the year’s event was the Anatolian Shepherd display. Staffing the booth was Teresa Rogowski with Zivah, Leslie Sharp with Oakley and Doug Young with Grimble and Lyric. (well…. we could be just a little biased) 46 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Better ambassadors for the breed would have been hard to find as all four dogs never stopped wagging their tails while greeting people – that is until they wore themselves out and decided that just lying around and letting people rub their bellies was the best option. Since this was an educational event, we provided handouts on livestock guardian dogs, most of them featuring the Anatolians. We even had a stuffed toy cheetah to promote their work in saving the cheetah through the Cheetah Conservation Fund. A favorite part of our display was an opportunity to have your picture taken with an Anatolian. We provided a backdrop and let people choose which dog they wanted their picture taken with. Part of our educational effort was to highlight the versatility of the Anatolian Shepherd. We were hoping to have videos for people to view but electrical power was not available and that would have severely limited the amount of time we could have used a computer to show videos, so we provided photo albums for people to browse through. Of course, there were lots and lots of photos of puppies. Other albums featured Anatolians at work, as guardians and therapy dogs as well as in the show ring. We have no idea how many people came to the event, but we talked with people non-stop all day long, even when the doors had closed and we were packing up to head home. Now we’re waiting to see if Columbus will be on AKC’s Meet the Breed schedule for 2024. We have some new Anatolian owners in Ohio so we hoping for more dogs should the event return to Columbus in 2024. Zivah gave her all Oakley doing the best down stay ever Lyric and Grimble 47 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Anatolian Shepherds TOP 10 All-Breed AKC ONLINE STATS THROUGH 2023 RANK NAME SEX PTS BIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 BOB OWNER 1 GCHS CH Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai M 1092 0 1 3 2 1 45 M Akin/A Childers 2 GCHG CH Timaru Tallulah F 349 0 0 0 2 1 31 J Brabyn/L Brabyn 3 CH Chevaliers Du Roland's Rikki-Tikki-Tavi M 280 0 0 0 1 0 32 D Bitz 4 CH Skyview's Alaska Achelous Nehir RN FDC CGCA M 92 0 0 0 0 1 9 R Bybee/M Stewart 5 CH Caatskill's Deja Vu All Over Again CGC F 56 0 0 0 0 1 10 M McDaniel, DVM/A Collins/A McCann 6 GCHB CH Skyview's Pride And Joy Of Lux F 41 0 0 0 0 0 7 V Richter/C O'Brien 7 GCHS CH Full Circle's Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN M 40 0 0 0 0 0 5 R Leston/T Leston 8 Mischief's Death Dealer F 28 0 0 0 0 1 12 G Anderson/I Anderson VI 8 GCH CH Timaru Guardian Of The North M 28 0 0 0 0 0 4 A Martins/L Brabyn 10 CH Montaire Against All Odds M 26 0 0 0 0 0 8 S Butler/D Lang RANK NAME SEX PTS BIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 BOB OWNER 1 GCHS CH Karaboudjan's Mr. Bali Hai M 226 0 1 3 2 1 45 M Akin/A Childers 2 GCHG CH Timaru Tallulah F 75 0 0 0 2 1 31 J Brabyn/L Brabyn 3 GCH CH Chevaliers Du Roland’s Rikki-TikkiTavi M 54 0 0 0 1 0 32 D Bitz 4 GCHB CH Skyview’s Pride And Joy Of Lux F 41 0 0 0 0 0 7 V Richter/C O’Brien 5 GCHS CH Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN M 40 0 0 0 0 0 5 R Leston/T Leston 6 GCH CH Skyview’s Alaska Achelous Nehir RN FDC CGCA M 39 0 0 0 0 1 9 R Bybee/M Stewart 7 GCH CH Timaru Guardian Of The North M 28 0 0 0 0 0 4 A Martins/L Brabyn 8 CH Montaire Against All Odds M 26 0 0 0 0 0 8 S Butler/D Lang 9 CH Birinci’s Ratatouille Piece De Resistance M 19 0 0 0 0 0 8 N Stasyshyn 10 CH Lux’s Archangel M 18 0 0 0 0 0 4 V Richter 10 GCH CH Karaboudjan’s Perfect Martini At Island Farm F 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 J Dotson Anatolian Shepherds TOP 10 Breed AKC ONLINE STATS THROUGH 2023 48 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Registration Name Sex Registry Results WS70466611 FALLEN BRANCH FARMS STORM F ELBOW NORMAL WS74486105 RHL FARMS HALIL MAXIMUS OF HOL-A-DA M ELBOW NORMAL WS69758608 SKYVIEW’S ALASKA ACHELOUS NEHIR M ELBOW NORMAL WS69758605 SKYVIEW’S CHANEL F ELBOW NORMAL WS76630701 WANYAMA’S ARIA DI BRAVURA F ELBOW NORMAL WS57728702 KARABOUDJAN’S LION KING DE OLIVERA M ELBOW NORMAL WS73770406 DIAMOND ACRES ALPHA BRAVO M ELBOW NORMAL WS74097705 WHITEKNIGHT RAKA FARMS AMOS M ELBOW NORMAL WS71406504 RAKA FARMS LUKA M ELBOW NORMAL NOREG2446630 REICH’S BROWN LION M ELBOW NORMAL WS73813203 FOREST GROVE FARM’S HOWLING MAI TAI F ELBOW NORMAL WS76423401 CARPE DIEM’S HARLEY QUINN F ELBOW NORMAL WS75062203 DIAMOND ACRES LIBBY F ELBOW NORMAL NOREG2506232 LEADING REINS POPPY F ELBOW NORMAL NOREG2396019 WARRIOR’S NORTH STAR M ELBOW NORMAL WS77568608 MYTHOS BUSY AS A BEE F ELBOW NORMAL WS77568602 MYTHOS I’M THE QUEEN BEE F ELBOW NORMAL WS74319502 MONTAIRE AGAINST ALL ODDS M ELBOW NORMAL WS74319503 MONTAIRE BENIM GANESHA F ELBOW NORMAL WS74319501 MONTAIRE MIRACLE ON MONTEBELLA F ELBOW NORMAL WS68746603 SADDLECREEK AVUKAT CICERO M ELBOW NORMAL WS69590505 SADDLECREEK ECE ATOLIA F ELBOW NORMAL WS72458701 TATTIES RANCH ANNIE SEVA F ELBOW NORMAL WS71312201 BRIARWOOD GARRISON M ELBOW NORMAL NOREG2495520 CELALIN PUSAT M ELBOW NORMAL WS70538303 SHEPHERDS REST HAN GAZI M ELBOW NORMAL WS73170902 CAROLINA KHAN M ELBOW NORMAL WS77568601 MYTHOS STARTING A WINTER SWARM M ELBOW NORMAL WS73748203 MABEL LENORE F ELBOW NORMAL WS73166302 RISING PHOENIX LIVIA F ELBOW NORMAL WS73260302 WANYAMA’S STRIKE IT RICH M ELBOW NORMAL NOREG2488909 ON OF TRABZON F ELBOW NORMAL WS72572405 SUNNY LEE’S KESTREL DAWN AT APEX F ELBOW NORMAL OFA RESULTS RESULTS CAPTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 2023 ELBOWS THYROID Registration Name Sex Registry Results WS78202101 STONECOAT GATEKEEPER OF CRITTER LOVE F THYROID NORMAL WS70538305 SHEPHERDS REST ARIBEYI F THYROID NORMAL WS70538308 SHEPHERDS REST YADIGAR F THYROID NORMAL WS71923201 SKYVIEW’S PENDERGAST M THYROID NORMAL WS71923203 SKYVIEW’S SAMANTHA F THYROID NORMAL WS73153010 SHEPHERDS REST DAG MUCEVHERI F THYROID NORMAL 49 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

HIPS Registration Name Sex Registry Results WS70466611 FALLEN BRANCH FARMS STORM F HIPS EXCELLENT WS74486105 RHL FARMS HALIL MAXIMUS OF HOL-A-DA M HIPS GOOD WS69758608 SKYVIEW’S ALASKA ACHELOUS NEHIR M HIPS GOOD WS71923205 SKYVIEW’S PRIDE AND JOY OF LUX F HIPS GOOD WS76630701 WANYAMA’S ARIA DI BRAVURA F HIPS GOOD WS57728702 KARABOUDJAN’S LION KING DE OLIVERA M HIPS GOOD WS69758605 SKYVIEW’S CHANEL F HIPS GOOD WS73770406 DIAMOND ACRES ALPHA BRAVO M HIPS FAIR WS74097705 WHITEKNIGHT RAKA FARMS AMOS M HIPS FAIR WS71406504 RAKA FARMS LUKA M HIPS EXCELLENT NOREG2446630 REICH’S BROWN LION M HIPS FAIR WS73813203 FOREST GROVE FARM’S HOWLING MAI TAI F HIPS GOOD WS76423401 CARPE DIEM’S HARLEY QUINN F HIPS GOOD WS75062203 DIAMOND ACRES LIBBY F HIPS FAIR NOREG2506232 LEADING REINS POPPY F HIPS GOOD NOREG2396019 WARRIOR’S NORTH STAR M HIPS MODERATE WS77568608 MYTHOS BUSY AS A BEE F HIPS GOOD WS77568602 MYTHOS I’M THE QUEEN BEE F HIPS GOOD WS73153010 SHEPHERDS REST DAG MUCEVHERI F HIPS EXCELLENT WS74319502 MONTAIRE AGAINST ALL ODDS M HIPS EXCELLENT WS74319503 MONTAIRE BENIM GANESHA F HIPS EXCELLENT WS74319501 MONTAIRE MIRACLE ON MONTEBELLA F HIPS FAIR WS68746603 SADDLECREEK AVUKAT CICERO M HIPS EXCELLENT WS69590505 SADDLECREEK ECE ATOLIA F HIPS EXCELLENT WS72458701 TATTIES RANCH ANNIE SEVA F HIPS GOOD WS71312201 BRIARWOOD GARRISON M HIPS GOOD NOREG2495520 CELALIN PUSAT M HIPS GOOD WS70538303 SHEPHERDS REST HAN GAZI M HIPS GOOD WS73170902 CAROLINA KHAN M HIPS GOOD WS77568601 MYTHOS STARTING A WINTER SWARM M HIPS GOOD WS73748203 MABEL LENORE F HIPS GOOD WS73166302 RISING PHOENIX LIVIA F HIPS GOOD WS73260302 WANYAMA’S STRIKE IT RICH M HIPS GOOD NOREG2488909 ON OF TRABZON F HIPS GOOD WS71544802 TIMARU DIAMOND LIL F HIPS GOOD WS71570308 SIGINAK’S NAZIK LIONEL M HIPS EXCELLENT WS72572405 SUNNY LEE’S KESTREL DAWN AT APEX F HIPS GOOD Registration Name Sex Registry Results WS74319502 MONTAIRE AGAINST ALL ODDS M THYROID NORMAL WS68746603 SADDLECREEK AVUKAT CICERO M THYROID NORMAL WS69590505 SADDLECREEK ECE ATOLIA F THYROID NORMAL NOREG2495520 CELALIN PUSAT M THYROID NORMAL NOREG2488909 ON OF TRABZON F THYROID NORMAL WS71544802 TIMARU DIAMOND LIL F THYROID NORMAL WS72572405 SUNNY LEE’S KESTREL DAWN AT APEX F THYROID NORMAL 50 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES