The Anatolian Times - Volume 1 2023

Official Publication Of The Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America 2023 Volume 1

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Subzero Notes from the North By: Natalie Thurman Apex Anatolians January 2022 Int CH Elk Run Ares watching over the herd in the frigid winter temperatures. By the time this is published, we will all have survived the wicked December storm Elliot that brought extreme subzero temps to most of us in the northern states and Canada. Here in Montana, the lowest we recorded at our property was -28 Fahrenheit, with a windchill factor bringing us to -36. It would be an understatement to say that this was extremely cold. Frigid, even. Running working dogs outside year-round in Montana is already a bit of a challenge with the range of temperatures, but we have a general groove that was outlined in my previous article in the Anatolian Times 2022 Volume 1 pg 10-12 https://anyflip.com/oaizb/jvxj/ The regular rules still apply, but there are additional support systems we put into place for these extra cold spells that *usually* hit us in February- not December. Snow on the Topline Just like with our livestock, seeing snow ontop of our LGDs is normal and GOOD! This means that their coat is insulating their body heat close, rather than releasing that heat and melting the snow off of the top line. In proper coat, all Anatolians should be shaking snow off, not melting it off. If you notice ice building up on your dog’s guard hair, do a winter wellness check. If you haven’t had any freezing rain lately, only snow, this is cause for concern and investigation. Fresh, Dry Bedding We added new straw and shavings at least 6 inches deep in all the small shelters. We broke a large round bale and filled the barn with barley straw and build up the deep bedding. The sheep, cows and dogs sleep on top, but our pigs actually dig down into the bedding and pile together for warmth. As a reminder- if you only have one Anatolian Shepherd, a smaller shelter option should be available (even if they never use it). Tepid Water Hauls Without heaters in our water sources, everyone without access to the spring water needed water hauled to them. A common mistake I see people make it to haul hot or warm water in frigid temps. Remember that 60 degree/room temperature water is perfect to give your animals. When you give hot water, the evaporation can accumulate in their fur/fiber as ice, and it actually freezes quicker than tepid water. In extended subzero temps, water is a 2023 Volume 1 CONTENTS 24 36 OUR ANATOLIANS AT WORK 38 AROUND THE SHOWS 39 CELEBRATING NEW TITLES 40 NEW TITLES 43 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASDCA TRAINING TIPS FOR RAISING YOUNG WORKING ANATOLIANS 51 55 OFA RESULTS 57 SECRETARY’S REPORT 62 A PEEK BACK IN TIME 23 ASDCA SUPPORTED ENTRY 13 HALL OF FAME AWARDS TOP 10 12 4 ABOUT THE COVER 25 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 10 SUBZERO NOTES FROM THE NORTH 30 41 48 MEET AMERIKAN LALE MAKING THE MOST OF A ROVING SPECIALTY THENDERA’S APOLLO BIG BAD BUBBA, OUR SECOND ANATOLIAN - PART 3 8 THE STANDARD 17 ASDCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY 20 ASDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY ASDCA INTERVIEW WITH MARTHA DAVIS 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 TIMARU TALLULAH Tallulah represents our 3rd generation of working, specialty winning Anatolians and represents it well. She finished from the 6-9 Puppy Class, breeder/owner//handled and has gone on to win two all-breed Best in Shows, two all-breed Reserve Best in Shows, an OH-Best in Show, as well as the 2022 ASDCA National Specialty. Despite taking maternity leave in 2021 and 2022 to raise two outstanding litters, she has been the All-Breed #1 ASD for 2019, 2020 and 2022 with 50 Group placements, including 6 Firsts. A son from her first litter finished in just two weekends of showing during the Orlando weekend, then took Best of Breed at the AKC National Specialty the next day, owner/ handled. A daughter from her second litter recently finished from the Puppy Class, breeder/ owner/handled, by going Best of Breed over 4 Specials, proving Tallulah’s merit in the whelping box. When not in the ring, she works as guardian extraordinaire on our 400 acre commercial ranch on the Sonoma coast of California. 4 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Send address changes to: ASDCA Secretary, 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, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy this edition of the Times. In this issue we focus on our National Specialty which also had a Regional and a supported entry. Congratulations to all the winners! It has been fun to relive that time with all those beautiful dogs. It was so good to meet new friends and catch up with dog buddies from years past. We have brought you highlights of the shows, our winners, and the fun we had in between. We had an entry of 53 dogs! With the high number of class dogs, the reserve dog and bitch were also awarded a major. This is the first time in many years that we have had enough dogs for that. It was also a time to round up old club records. So thankful to Carol and Fernando White for hauling them across the country along with the trophies. Now that they are in one place the plan is to digitize the early registration and stud dog records with the compiled stud book and the registration file I have been working on for years. It is my goal to be able to give our members a source for evaluating their pedigrees and prospective breeding pairs. I was especially pleased to have time in the evenings to talk with Marilyn Harned and Dorothy Ballard about years past and get an understanding of the documents. They have a wealth of knowledge about our club. It was nice to sit back and hear them reminisce. Next year, our National will be held in Greeley, Colorado, September 7-11. We were late finalizing these details for 2023 and some of our members had already made plans to hold a regional in Greenville, South Carolina in July. This is earlier than the 8 weeks our guidelines recommend. We do not think one show will affect the other and therefore our board voted to approve this regional. To avoid this in the future we will make every effort to choose the National location well in advance. With this in mind, the board voted to hold the 2024 National Specialty in Missouri. More details for both of these Nationals and the July Regional will be posted on our website. I enjoy getting to know you all from your writing. Longtime member Denis Bousquet shares his experience with his first Anatolian. Natalie shares her good farm sense, Erick his training tips, Laura discusses breed standard, and Martha gives us a tour of her farm. Lesley shares her experiences outside of the ring at Nationals. Mary shares more tales of her training, reminding us that sometimes things don’t go as planned but it is our job to figure it out for our dogs! To all the contributors- THANK YOU! Keep it coming. Submissions for Volume II will be due May 15. This will focus primarily on our Stud Dogs and breeding. We will offer a special for Stud dog ads and litter announcements. May 2023 bring you good fortune, good weather, and good health to you and yours. Leslie Ayers ASDCA President PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Let’s talk about the Standard I would like to take a moment to review The ASD Standard of Excellence. One of the most asked questions during ringside mentoring by AKC Judges and breeders alike, is the question of the size of an Anatolian Shepherd Dog. “You don’t have any measurements in your standard. How do I know how to judge the appropriate size determination for the Anatolian?” Good question. According to our standard we can refer to the general appearance introduction, it states the Anatolian Shepherd is a large breed dog. In my opinion, the general appearance section, sums up exactly what an Anatolian should be, “Large, rugged, powerful and impressive, possessing great endurance and agility.” So, let’s break this down using the evidence found to support this in our standard. The Anatolian is to be Large: “General balance is more important than absolute size. And here are the measures to which we apply to the question of size: Dogs should be from 29 inches and weighing 110-150 pounds proportionate to size and structure. Bitches should be from 27 inches, weighing from 80 to 120 pounds, proportionate to size and structure. Neither Dog nor Bitch appear fat. Both dog and bitch should be rectangular, in direct proportion to height. Measurements and weights apply at age 2 or older. The importance of the size of the dog is directly related to its function. This is evident again in the General Appearance introduction, “possessing great endurance and agility.” A dog or bitch larger than standard while intimidating to be sure, will loose its endurance and agility when chasing predators or in a “entanglement” with a predator. Imagine an offensive lineman trying to run down a corner back, that’s not going to work out so well. The size of the offensive lineman will not allow him to run as fast or as far as the corner back he is trying to chase down. He will end up winded and out of the race. The goal true breeders should be shooting for is the Breed Standard. To be well educated about our standard is the tool to guide one’s breeding program. All breeders strive for that elusive breed standard of perfection that is just out of reach as there are no perfect dogs. Thanks for your contributions to a healthy robust breed! Laura Edstrom-Smith Judges Education ASDCA Vice-President THE STANDARD BY: LAURA EDSTROM-SMITH About the Author: 30 plus years in Love with the Anatolian Shepherd and counting. Multiple Champions, BISS, Group placing ASDs. Breeder of Merit, Judges Ed for many years, and recipient of the Hisar Shield Award. Currently serves as Vice-President of the ASDCA. Learned a lot with lots more to learn. 8 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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SUBZERO NOTES FROM THE NORTH BY: NATALIE THURMAN | APEX ANATOLIANS Int CH Elk Run Ares watching over the herd in the frigid winter temperatures. By the time this is published, we will all have survived the wicked December storm, Elliot, that brought extreme subzero temps to most of us in the northern states and Canada. Here in Montana, the lowest we recorded at our property was -28 Fahrenheit, with a windchill factor bringing us to -36. It would be an understatement to say that this was extremely cold. Frigid, even. Running working dogs outside year-round in Montana is already a bit of a challenge with the range of temperatures, but we have a general groove that was outlined in my previous article in the Anatolian Times 2022 Volume 1 pg 10-12 https://anyflip.com/oaizb/jvxj/ The regular rules still apply, but there are additional support systems we put into place for these extra cold spells that *usually* hit us in February- not December. Snow on the Topline Just like with our livestock, seeing snow on top of our LGDs is normal and GOOD! This means that their coat is insulating their body heat close, rather than releasing that heat and melting the snow off of the top line. In proper coat, all Anatolians should be shaking snow off, not melting it off. If you notice ice building up on your dog’s guard hair, do a winter wellness check. If you haven’t had any freezing rain lately, only snow, this is cause for concern and investigation. Fresh, Dry Bedding We added new straw and shavings at least 6 inches deep in all the small shelters. We broke a large round bale and filled the barn with barley straw and build up the deep bedding. The sheep, cows and dogs sleep on top, but our pigs actually dig down into the bedding and pile together for warmth. As a reminder- if you only have one Anatolian Shepherd, a smaller shelter option should be available (even if they never use it). Tepid Water Hauls Without heaters in our water sources, everyone without access to the spring water needed water hauled to them. A common mistake I see people make it to haul hot or warm water in frigid temps. Remember that 60 degree/room temperature water is perfect to give your animals. When you give hot water, the evaporation can accumulate in their fur/fiber as ice, and it actually freezes quicker than tepid water. In extended subzero temps, water is a minimum 3x/day thing and can accompany warm meals. Wanyama’s Who Wears Short Shorts at Apex “Daisy Duke” catching snowflakes, in a plush puppy coat December 2022 Subzero Notes from the North By: Natalie Thurman Apex Anatolians January 2022 Int CH Elk Run Ares watching over the herd in the frigid winter temperatures. By the time this is published, we will all have survived the wicked December storm Elliot that brought extreme subzero temps to most of us in the northern states and Canada. Here in Montana, the lowest we recorded at our property was -28 Fahrenheit, with a windchill factor bringing us to -36. It would be an understatement to say that this was extremely cold. Frigid, even. Running working dogs outside year-round in Montana is already a bit of a challenge with the range of temperatures, but we have a general groove that was outlined in my previous article in the Anatolian Times 2022 Volume 1 pg 10-12 https://anyflip.com/oaizb/jvxj/ The regular rules still apply, but there are additional support systems we put into place for these extra cold spells that *usually* hit us in February- not December. Snow on the Topline Just like with our livestock, seeing snow ontop of our LGDs is normal and GOOD! This means that their coat is insulating their body heat close, rather than releasing that heat and melting the snow off of the top line. In proper coat, all Anatolians should be shaking snow off, not melting it off. If you notice ice building up on your dog’s guard hair, do a winter wellness check. If you haven’t had any freezing rain lately, only snow, this is cause for concern and investigation. Fresh, Dry Bedding We added new straw and shavings at least 6 inches deep in all the small shelters. We broke a large round bale and filled the barn with barley straw and build up the deep bedding. The sheep, cows and dogs sleep on top, but our pigs actually dig down into the bedding and pile together for warmth. As a reminder- if you only have one Anatolian Shepherd, a smaller shelter option should be available (even if they never use it). Tepid Water Hauls Without heaters in our water sources, everyone without access to the spring water needed water hauled to them. A common mistake I see people make it to haul hot or warm water in frigid temps. Remember that 60 degree/room temperature water is perfect to give your animals. When you give hot water, the evaporation can accumulate in their fur/fiber as ice, and it actually freezes quicker than tepid water. In extended subzero temps, water is a minimum 3x/day thing and can accompany warm meals. Warm Meals X 2 We soak kibble in warm water on the subzero days. We also double the feedings, whether that means splitting the typical amount of food between more feedings, or upping the calories (recommended for median and lower body condition score dogs). Puppies go from 2 to 4 daily meals and adults go from 1 to 2 meals. Check Exposed Risk Points Remember to check ears, paws, and tails whenever you feed in super cold temps! Take your gloves off, feel the temperature of the inside of your dog’s cheek. If they are colder than your hand, you could have a problem and may want to pull the dog into a warmer space like an enclosed barn or a mud room to check again in 30-60 minutes. Puppy Coats The double coat on a puppy in its first year is incomplete and not as durable as the adult coat. This brings risks of extra exposure to weather. Rain, especially, can soak to skin and affect cold hardiness. Scratches can lead to complications like hot spots when combined with moisture. Always be mindful of your puppies in their first full winter, and check their topline well. Wanyama’s Who Wears Short Shorts at Apex “Daisy Duke” catching snowflakes, in a plush puppy coat December 2022. I hope my notes from this last storm help those new to the breed who are concerned about having their Anatolian outside during cold temps. Of course, you know your dog better than anyone and have the ultimate say when to pull them from the pasture. I only caution you to remember that dogs are not human and don’t have the same level of cold tolerance. Just because you’re cold outside, doesn’t mean your dog is. Reference the signs of hypothermia and tips from my previous winter article, and you’ll be well-prepared to make the best decision for your Anatolian! Wishing you a blessed new year and many Anatolian times in 2023! -NT 10 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Warm Meals X 2 We soak kibble in warm water on the subzero days. We also double the feedings, whether that means splitting the typical amount of food between more feedings, or upping the calories (recommended for median and lower body condition score dogs). Puppies go from 2 to 4 daily meals and adults go from 1 to 2 meals. Check Exposed Risk Points Remember to check ears, paws, and tails whenever you feed in super cold temps! Take your gloves off, feel the temperature of the inside of your dog’s cheek. If they are colder than your hand, you could have a problem and may want to pull the dog into a warmer space like an enclosed barn or a mud room to check again in 30-60 minutes. Puppy Coats The double coat on a puppy in its first year is incomplete and not as durable as the adult coat. This brings risks of extra exposure to weather. Rain, especially, can soak to skin and affect cold hardiness. Scratches can lead to complications like hot spots when combined with moisture. Always be mindful of your puppies in their first full winter, and check their topline well. I hope my notes from this last storm help those new to the breed who are concerned about having their Anatolian outside during cold temps. Of course, you know your dog better than anyone and have the ultimate say when to pull them from the pasture. I only caution you to remember that dogs are not human and don’t have the same level of cold tolerance. Just because you’re cold outside, doesn’t mean your dog is. Reference the signs of hypothermia and tips from my previous winter article, and you’ll be well-prepared to make the best decision for your Anatolian! Wishing you a blessed new year and many Anatolian times in 2023! -NT Sunny Lee’s Kestrel Dawn at Apex “Jyn” in a light dusting, Sunny Lee November 2022. ’s Kestrel Dawn at Apex “Jyn” in a light dusting, November 2022. 11 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Anatolian Shepherds TOP 10 All-Breed AKC ONLINE STATS THROUGH December 31, 2022 RANK NAME SEX PTS BIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 BOB OWNER 1 GCHS CH Timaru Tallulah F 2497 1 3 2 2 9 56 J Brabyn/L Brabyn 2 GCHS CH Full Circle's Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN M 183 0 0 1 0 1 15 R Leston/T Leston 3 GCHS CH Timaru Bekci Ayisi M 174 0 0 1 0 0 7 J Brabyn/L Brabyn 4 GCHB CH Skyview's Pride And Joy Of Lux F 135 0 0 0 0 0 20 V RICHTER/C O'Brien 5 GCH CH Rising Moon's Titan M 126 0 0 0 1 0 9 S Dalton/S Dalton 6 GCHB CH Karaboudjan's Mr. Bali Hai M 114 0 0 0 0 1 44 M Akin/A Childers 7 CH O'Kurt The Legend Of Kangal M 35 0 0 0 0 0 8 C Emanuel 8 Skyview's Alaska Achelous Nehir RN FDC CGCA M 32 0 0 0 0 0 16 R Bybee/M Stewart 9 GCH CH Gerlach 2020 Vintage F 28 0 0 0 0 0 8 L Kovarik/W Reyes 10 CH Skyview's Ella F 24 0 0 0 0 0 7 C O'Brien 10 GCH CH O'Sato Efendi The Legend Of Kangal FDC M 24 0 0 0 0 0 11 P Pabst 10 CH Chevaliers Du Roland's Gummy Bear M 24 0 0 0 0 0 16 D Bitz Anatolian Shepherds TOP 10 Breed AKC ONLINE STATS THROUGH December 31, 2022 RANK NAME SEX PTS BIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 BOB OWNER 1 GCHS CH Timaru Tallulah F 135 1 3 2 2 9 56 J Brabyn/L Brabyn 1 GCHB CH Skyview's Pride And Joy Of Lux F 135 0 0 0 0 0 20 V RICHTER/C O'Brien 3 GCHB CH Karaboudjan's Mr. Bali Hai M 98 0 0 0 0 1 44 M Akin/A Childers 4 GCHS CH Full Circle's Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN M 48 0 0 1 0 1 15 R Leston/T Leston 5 CH O'Kurt The Legend Of Kangal M 35 0 0 0 0 0 8 C Emanuel 6 Skyview's Alaska Achelous Nehir RN FDC CGCA M 32 0 0 0 0 0 16 R Bybee/M Stewart 7 GCH CH Gerlach 2020 Vintage F 28 0 0 0 0 0 8 L Kovarik/W Reyes 8 GCH CH Rising Moon's Titan M 26 0 0 0 1 0 9 S Dalton/S Dalton 9 CH Chevaliers Du Roland's Gummy Bear M 24 0 0 0 0 0 16 D Bitz 9 GCH CH O'Sato Efendi The Legend Of Kangal FDC M 24 0 0 0 0 0 11 P Pabst 9 CH Skyview's Ella F 24 0 0 0 0 0 7 C O'Brien 12 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

HALL OF FAME AWARDS 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, 2021) in AKC Competition. GCHB CH Timaru Bekci Ayisi Owned by John and Lesley Brabyn The ASDCA Silver Guardian is awarded to the top pointed opposite sex Anatolian Shepherd Dog during the calendar year (January 1, 2021- December 31, 2021) in AKC Competition. GCH CH Alaturkay Ruya Nedeni (Nedi) Owned by Sandie King and Karen Sen The ASDCA Gold Leash is awarded to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated more dogs (all-breed) than any other dog during the 2021 calendar year in AKC competition. GCHB CH Timaru Bekci Ayisi Owned by John and Lesley Brabyn The ASCDA Silver Leash is awarded to the opposite sex Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated more dogs (all- breed) than any other dog of that sex during the calendar year GCHS CH Timaru Tallulah Owned by John and Lesley Brabyn The ASDCA Top Owner-Handled Dog Award for 2021 is awarded to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has defeated more dogs (breed & all-breed) than any other dog during the qualifying period in AKC Competition in the National Owner Handled Series. This year we award two Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and their handlers since the qualifying period for the award for both 2021 and 2022 is closed. This award is regardless of sex. 13 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

For 2021, the ASCDA To Owner-Handled Award goes to: GCHB CH Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN Owned by Regan and Tom Leston For 2022, the ASDCA Owner- Handled Award goes to: Cedar Rock Blackberry Bramble Owned by Jo Lynne York 2022 Sire of Distinction Award Tribocie Puck Owned by Heidi Krol Congratulations to the owners of the 2022 ASDCA National Specialty. Their names will be engraved on the ASDCA’s Perpetual Trophies Zorba Award – Best of Breed donated by quinn and marilyn harned GCHB CH Timaru Tallulah Owned by John & Lesley Brabyn Peki Award – Best of Opposite Sex donated by quinn and marilyn harned GCHB CH Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN Owned by Regan and Tom Leston 14 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Best Female Trophy donated by candace wolf GCHB CH Timaru Tallulah Owned by John & Lesley Brabyn Best Female Working Dog donated by deborah grunnah, in honor of tasha and sasha Stonecoat All Things Wicked Owned by Heidi Krol Diamond Perpetual Trophy – Best in Veterans Sweepstakes donated by carol and fernando white GCH CH RBR Kadir Comar (Niko) Owned by Carol and Fernando White Certificates of Appreciation Molly Akin Rachel Amov Allan Childers Marilyn Harned Gayle Heifetz Michelle Shiue Nancy Wargas Carol White Marilyn Harned Nancy Wargas Carol White 15 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ASDCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY – OCTOBER 14, 2022 JUDGED BY: WALTER J. SOMMERFELT GCH SKYVIEW’S PRIDE AND JOY OF LUX Best of Breed By GCH Skyview’s Alowsius x CH Nikaia Du Bonnie Blue Flag Bred by: Catherine O’Brien Owner(s): Victoria L Richter GCHB FULL CIRCLE’S BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART FDC Best of Opposite Sex By CH Full Circle’s Arkadis x Ch Full Circle’s Island Paradise Bred by: Nancy Wargas & Roger P Travis Owner(s): Regan & Tom Leston SIGINAK’S OZGUR BEKCI Winners Dog / Best of Winners By CH Nazik Du Bonnie Blue Flag x Siginak’s Ormanustu Ela Bred by: Nicholas & Kimberly Cavanaugh Owner(s): Judy Puryear WHITENIGHT’S SARAH HUCKABEE SAUNDERS Winners Bitch By Shepherd’s Rest Rex Tillerson Whitenight of TN x CH Whitenight’s Genisis Bred by: Leslie Roden Owner(s): Leslie Roden FULL CIRLCE’S BELIEVE IN ME Reserve Winners Dog By CH Nazik Du Bonnie Blue Flag x Full Circle Farm’s Saffron FDC Bred by: Diana & Paul Waddle Owner(s): Malinda Jacques TIMARU Elektra Reserve Winners Bitch By GGHB Tamoora’s Kaplan Gozleri x GCHS TIMARU TALULLAH, Bred by: Lesley & John Brabyn Owner(s): Lesley & John Brabyn Best of Opposite Sex, GCHB Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC FULL CIRCLE’S THE BUCK STOPS HERE Select By Full Circle’s Arkadis x Full Circle’s Varga Bred by: Nancy Wargas Owner(s): Thomas Rees GCHS TIMARU TALULLAH Select By GCH Timaru Serag Mounir x GCHB White Oaks Wiesje. Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): John & Lesley Brabyn Winners Bitch, Whitenight’s Sarah Huckabee Saunders 17 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Around the Ring at the Regional Specialty Thank you Diana Martinez and Leslie Roden for pictures from regionals 18 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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ASDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY – OCTOBER 15, 2022 JUDGED BY: DANA CLINE GCHS TIMARU TALULLAH, Best of Breed, Group I, Reserve Best in Show By GCH Timaru Serag Mounir x GCHB White Oaks Wiesje Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): John & Lesley Brabyn GCHB FULL CIRCLE’S BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART FDC Best of Opposite Sex. BOBOH. By CH Full Circle’s Arkadis x Ch Full Circle’s Island Paradise Bred by: Nancy Wargas & Roger P Travis Owner(s): Regan & Tom Leston FULL CIRCLE’S BELIEVE IN ME Winners Dog / Best of Winners By CH Nazik Du Bonnie Blue Flag x Full Circle Farm’s Saffron FDC Bred by: Diana & Paul Waddle Owner(s): Malinda Jacques TIMARU ELEKTRA Winners Bitch By GCHB Tamoora’s Kaplan Gozleri x GCHS Timaru Tallulah Bred by: Lesley & John Brabyn Owner(s): Lesley & John Brabyn Best of Opposite Sex, GCHB Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC Winners Bitch, Timaru Elektra Best of Breed / Group 1 / Reserve Best in Show GCHS Timaru Talullah, 20 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

TIMARU GUARDIAN OF THE NORTH, Reserve Winners Dog By CH Lucky Hit Sonra Gazi Of Cedar Rise x GCHS Timaru Tallulah Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): Ashley Martins & Lesley Brabyn CEDAR RISE AIYLA TALU OF TIMARU Reserve Winners Bitch – Best of bred by By GCHB Timaru Bekci Ayisi x CH Cedar Rise Sonra Aiyla of Lucky Hit Bred by: Leslie Ayers Owner(s): Leslie Ayers GCHB TIMARU BEKCI AYISI Select By GCH Timaru Serag Mounir x GCHB White Oaks Wiesje Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): John & Lesley Brabyn GCH SKYVIEW’S PRIDE AND JOY OF LUXE Select By GCH Skyview’s Alowsius x CH Nikaia Du Bonnie Blue Flag Bred by: Catherine O’Brien Owner(s): Victoria L Richter Reserve Winners Dog, Timaru Guardian of the North, Select, GCHB Timaru Bekci Ayisi Reserve Winners Bitch, Cedar Rise Aiyla Talu of Timaru 21 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Regional Show - Best in Sweeps, WhiteKnight’s Marsha Blackburn Owner: Leslie Roden NSS - Best in Sweeps, WhiteKnight’s Marsha Blackburn Owner: Leslie Roden BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES WORKING DOG WINNERS Best Working Dog: Stonecoat Something Wicked This Way Comes. Best Opposite Sex to BWD: Stonecoat All Things Wicked – Both working dogs are owned by Heidi Krol 22 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ASDCA SUPPORTED ENTRY – OCTOBER 16, 2022 JUDGED BY: LUIS SOSA GCHS TIMARU TALULLAH, Best of Breed, Group I, Best in Show By GCH Timaru Serag Mounir x GCHB White Oaks Wiesje Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): John & Lesley Brabyn GCHB TIMARU BEKCI AYISI Best of Opposite Sex By GCH Timaru Serag Mounir x GCHB White Oaks Wiesje Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): John & Lesley Brabyn TIMARU GUARDIAN OF THE NORTH, Winners Dog / Best of Winners By CH Lucky Hit Sonra Gazi Of Cedar Rise x GCHS Timaru Tallulah Bred by: John & Lesley Brabyn Owner(s): Ashley Martins & Lesley Brabyn CEDAR RISE AIYLA TALU OF TIMARU Winners Bitch By GCHB Timaru Bekci Ayisi x CH Cedar Rise Sonra Aiyla of Lucky Hit Bred by: Leslie Ayers Owner(s): Leslie Ayers STONECOAT SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES Reserve Winners Dog By GCH Tribocie Puck x Stonecoat I’m So Wicked Bred by: Heidi Krol Owner(s): Heidi Krol CHEVALIERS DU ROLANDS TWIX BAR Reserve Winners Bitch By CH Shepherds Rest Kutup Ayisi x Sakarya’s Royal Joyeuse at Chevaliers Du Roland Bred by: Michael Bitz Owner(s): Leslie Roden GCHB FULL CIRCLE’S BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART FDC Select / BOBOH By CH Full Circle’s Arkadis x Ch Full Circle’s Island Paradise Bred by: Nancy Wargas & Roger P Travis Owner(s): Regan & Tom Leston GCH LUXE’S NOBEL ADRIA Select By CH Nazik Du Bonnie Blue Flag x CH Island Farm’s Old Glory Bred by: Victoria Richter Owner(s): Victoria Richter Best of Opposite Sex, GCHB Timaru Bekci Ayisi Winners Bitch, Cedar Rise Aiyla Talu of Timaru Best in Show, GCHS Timaru Talullah, Reserve Winners Dog, Timaru Guardian of the North, 23 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

MEET AMERIKAN LALE, 2022 DISTINGUISHED LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN EXTRAORDINAIRE! BY: DIANA MARTINEZ “Good Dog!” Lale was awarded the Distinguished Livestock Guardian award for 2022. She is owned and greatly loved by Diana Martinez of Amerikan Anatolians in Sonoma, California. My husband Bill Van Zandt and I have been very lucky to have Lale in our lives and honored to have her as one of our guardians to protect all our livestock. At 11 years old, she is the matriarch of our domain. She has carefully and successfully schooled all the members of the pack. This is just one of her stories displaying, the right stuff, with the behaviors that you would expect from a distinguished livestock guardian. She is such an important part of our lives. It was bed time for us humans. We hear a dog alert, the Anatolian yammering bark. We asked her to stop and tried to dismiss it. So Lale ignores our pleas for quiet and continues to beckon us. Intense, yet not in character as her response to a typical fence parameter challenge from a predator. We have learned some of the subtle differences in their barks and what they might mean. She was barking and running back to a centralized area towards the horse corrals. We knew something else must need our immediate attention because we have been summoned out into the dark and Lale focuses her directed barkings towards a specific mare’s corral. We look from the comfort of my patio hoping we don’t have to go all the way out to investigate with a flashlight. We scan the area. Nothing looks amiss from this distance. (We want to go back to bed). She insists we come and assess the situation. We begrudgingly agree to follow her out as she runs back and forth between the horse and us, hoping we will hasten our steps. When we get there the horse is upright walking, as the darkness obscures the details we would have seen with more light and more sleep. As we turn towards the house, Lale still displays uncertainty to our thoughts of this mare’s condition and blocks our return, so much so, we decide to listen to her pleas and take a closer look. (By now the cold air of the night has woken us up to full alertness). After close examination by flashlight we had determined the horse’s condition was very serious, She was in pain and she had all the signs consistent of colic and would need medical help right away. Lale, meanwhile lays at gate intently watching, concerned for one of her charges. We pat her head; good dog, we say. We were reminded that Anatolians are very often smarter than their humans from time to time. I punched speed dial on the phone to Vets call center at midnight. A floodlight flurry of colic treatments following next, the vet stated she would not have made it through the night and she would need care until morning to survive. So as we were walking in circles and thinking how really happy we are that; our smart dog jostled us out of bed to save my horse. Horses can go from happily eating at dusk to only two hours later twisted on the ground with colic. Lale saved my horse’s life. She ignored our requests for quiet; until she was sure we understood the importance of the situation at hand. No doubt about her knowing when something is wrong in the night. We will never question her intentions again. 24 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

MAKING THE MOST OF A ROVING SPECIALTY – NASHVILLE 2022 BY: LESLEY BRABYN There are pros and cons to having a roving National Specialty as opposed to a stationary one. On the one hand, if you know where it is going to be every year, you can make vacation plans well in advance, figure out your favorite places to stay, where to eat and what to see. The Show Committee can renew previous relationships and contracts, making the administrative aspects relatively easier. On the other hand, it can get old to return to the same locale year after year with a decreasing number of new places to explore and an increasing sense of sameness. Plus, you can pretty much be assured that at least half the membership is going to be unhappy due to the distance the location is from them, however attractive, and it will always be that same disadvantaged half, since the location doesn’t change. When the Specialty moves every year, there are more challenges for the Show Committee and many more moving parts for them to coordinate. They must forge new relationships every year with a different host Club, find new vendors and suppliers and deal with unknown factors that may not even surface until the planning process is quite far advanced. On the other hand, when the location roves, at least some of the membership will be closer to the event than they were in the previous year, hopefully, encouraging them to get their dogs out to be seen. Plus, there are many historic, cultural, culinary sites and those of natural beauty sprinkled throughout this great country and attending a National Specialty can be the impetus to get out and see some of these that you otherwise might never get to. In years past, some of us attending the Specialties have banded together and gone sightseeing, which has been a lot of fun and expanded not only our relationships with each other but also our cultural horizons. In 2015, when the Specialty was in Maryland, some of us ventured out to explore the historic civil war town of Harpers Ferry and took a fascinating walking tour of the settlement. In 2019 when the Specialty was in Idaho, at ASDCA member Stephanie Lindemann’s suggestion, a group of us toured the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise and witnessed an amazing show of raptors in flight. In 2021, when we were in Oklahoma City, just north was the historic town of Guthrie, which had a very well curated museum, well-worth the short trip up there and I, for one, learned a lot about the history, geology and settlement of this region, including details about the Land Rush of 1889, that I never knew before. In 2022, the ASDCA Specialty was held in Nashville, Tennessee: Music City, home of the Country Music Hall of Fame and located on the historically significant Cumberland River. There were Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry John & Lesley Brabyn, Kathy Gerlach, Lana Kovarik, Mark Kinney, Diana Martinez, Bill Van Zandt and friends. Mounir & Veesha with Lesley Brabyn taking a walking tour of Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park in Maryland. 25 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

TONS of options for cultural enlightenment here! So many choices and so little time: the Jack Daniels Distillery, Ryman Auditorium, the Nashville Parthenon, the civil war era Belmont Mansion, boutique museums honoring past country music greats and so, so much more. This time, thanks to the enthusiasm and impressive organizational skills of ASDCA member Lana Kovarik, a group of us not only attended a dynamite concert at the Grand Ole Opry, we also took a VIP tour of backstage! Carol White, Kathy Gerlach with two friends, Diana Martinez and husband Bill Van Zandt, Lana Kovarik and her partner Mark Kinney, my husband John, our friend Diane Stafford and myself all met in front of the Grand Ole Opry at the designated time and found our seats. The evening’s show was hosted by a most entertaining Larry Gatlin with Louis Mandrell, Wade Hayes, the Gatlin Brothers, Daily & Vincent and more performing. I will say that the Grand Ole Opry sure knows how to put on a foot stomping celebration of American music and by the end, we were all on our feet, calling out for more. Exhilarating! Afterwards, we were conducted through the catacombs of backstage on a well-organized tour where we saw the dressing rooms, the green room, the awards and really got a sense of the hope, dreams and lives that have been a part of this American institution for decades. Well worth the price of admission. This year the ASDCA is scheduled to be in Colorado, so there is plenty of time to figure out what extras YOU would like to add to the agenda: ghost towns, spectacular scenery, Western heritage sites, breweries, and so much more. And if you find something interesting, think about getting a group together to explore with you. Dog shows need not only be about the winning or losing. There is so much more to life. You might even make some new friends in the process! Docent with nocturnal raptor, poised for flight. World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise, ID. The Grand Ole Opry Stage. 26 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

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Alaturka Anatolians Leslie Ayers Ann Collins Laura Edstrom-Smith Marilyn Harned Regan Leston Jan Paulk Ann Schaeffer Leslie Sharp Rachel Amov Leslie Ayers Martha Davis Laura Edstrom-Smith Kathy Gerlach Jan Paulk Leslie Sharp Carol White Laura Edstrom-Smith and Jan Paulk – Specialty Committee Chairs Lesley Brabyn – Banquet organizer Laura Edstrom-Smith and Marilyn Harned – Trophy Committee Chairs Regan Leston – Welcome bags Lana Kovarik and Mark Kinney – Set up crew and entertainment organizer! Leslie Roden, Jessica Roden, and family – Unofficial clean up crew! Mark Griffin and Lynn Kenny – National Specialty Logo Genia Kyres – Hall of Fame Statistics Genia Kyres and Carol White – Certificates Sharron Dalton – Created trophy donation list for website Carol and Fernando White - Perpetual Trophy transport THANKS TO ALL THAT MADE OUR 2022 SPECIALTY A HUGE SUCCESS! 2022 National Specialty Trophy Donations 2022 National Specialty Raffle and Auction Donations Beautiful artwork donated by Ann Collins. 28 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Hello to the board, I have been wanting to write this note to you for quite some time. The weather has been good and I’ve been consumed with fencing, firewood, dogs, and horses! I am finally rained out and had a minute to compose my thoughts. I wanted to reach out to the ASDCA officers, board members, committee members and any other volunteer who took part in organizing this year’s National Specialty show in Lebanon TN. Thank you so very much for all the work you put into the show. This was our first ASDCA Specialty show. It by far exceeded our expectations! It was obvious that MUCH THOUGHT and care went into every detail of the show from the decorations ringside, to the BEAUTIFUL ribbon and trophy selections, to the amazing dinner served at the banquet. I know how much work and planning it took and I really appreciate it!!! Saying thank you just doesn’t seem enough. Attending the Specialty was a very special trip for us. Not only was it a well deserved vacation, but it was also a rare opportunity to advance our knowledge of the breed, and network with other high quality breeders. Because there are so few Anatolian entries at an average show, it can be difficult to gage the successfulness of your own breeding program, because there is very little to compare to. It was so helpful for me to be able to see so many high quality dogs in one place in person. I took care to study what other breeders are producing and compared their dogs to my own. This is helping me decide what areas I need to improve, and where I’m right on track. The show was an excellent opportunity to meet other breeders in person. We used it as an educational tool to gain a better understanding of the “Breed Standard”. Yes, the Breed Standard is a detailed description of “the perfect Anatolian”; however, it can seem unclear due to the industry standard terminology used, and can feel subject to interpretation. While I consider myself a knowledgeable breeder, there were MANY breeders in attendance who have been showing Anatolians far longer than I. I will be the first to admit that I don’t’ know everything, and I really appreciate the kindness of the Board members and other exhibitors at the show who was willing to chat with me, and share their understanding of the standard with me. I had several “AHH! Is THAT what that means” moments during conversations. A main goal for us at the show was to find a breeder who had genetics that would help our breeding program elevate to the next level. I can’t imagine a better way to improve your breeding program than to go watch the best of the best compete! Thanks to the new contacts we met at the show, multiple doors of opportunity have opened which will allow us to “up our game”. The welcome we received form the Board and other ASDCA members was so warm and genuine! Jessica and I felt more like we were with a group of “old friends” rather than an outsider at our first in person event. We truly had “the time of our lives”! The ASDCA National Specialty was so much more than a “Dog Show”. It was an educational opportunity, a networking opportunity, an avenue to improving our breeding program, and the BEST VACATION EVER! Thank you again to everyone who worked to make it happen! Attached are some candid shots I took on Friday. Let me know if you would like any other pictures. Have an outstanding day! Leslie Roden 29 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

THENDERA’S APOLLO (17 MARCH 1996 - 3 JUNE 2000) BY: DENIS P. BOUSQUET On a height far up a logging road, morning sun washing the Cascade’s front of towers and tall spires, jingling bells broke the mountain silence. Sheep. Dozens. A hundred or more woolly munchers crept the logged-off slopes below my overnight camp, a Datsun pickup. Driving down the dusty road switchbacks more sheep were seen grazing; two more switchbacks, morning light nearly eclipsed by billowing dust, yet more, hundreds, some filing toward a destination I could not conjure. More switchbacks and I beheld the meeting ground! Not hundreds, a thousand sheep milling where the logging road met the Forest Service road, a barrier I could not advance through. My access to the trailhead for a long day’s ascent in wilderness appeared shuttered by the dusty crowd of woolly critters. Simply, I turned off the engine and wondered, How in tarnation….?! From the dusty cloud emerged two large, blackfaced, golden dogs. Splendid, the pair of canines sprinted to my pickup. I rolled down the driver’s side window. One dog pranced, full of joy, investigating, while the other stood back twenty feet, eyeing my pickup, then scanning the sheep filled slope above. Then, again, eyeing the pickup. The jovial prancer came close. Then, like a stuntman, rose tall, his paws upon the pickup’s cab roof, his “From the dusty cloud emerged two large, black-faced, golden dogs. Splendid, the pair of canines sprinted to my pickup.” 30 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

broad face inches from mine. His keen eyes seemed to ask, “Who are you?” The moment was powerful, transfixing! Minutes passed. A pickup arrived at the far side of the dense crowd of woolly congregation. A tall fellow shuffled through the sheep, “Howdy!” The lookout dog headed up slope, some wrangling to do. The friendly dog backed off. Then, directed by the newly arrived “boss,” headed back into the dusty cloud of sheep. “I’m Randy,” middle aged, wearing Levi’s, brass button shirt and broad brim hat, he waved his hand, indicating two Border Collies standing high on the far pickup’s flatbed. “I’ll call them; they’ll do some rounding-up of this mob!” “What…. what are the big dogs?” I blurted out. “Uh…., Anatolian Shepherd, Karabash Kangal, Turkish sheep herding dogs,” Randy rattled off. With his hands waving directions, his whistling and commands understood, the pair of Border Collies commenced rounding up meandering sheep on the hill slope above, giving meaning to what a “round up” and “drive” truly are! The lone Anatolian stood firm, never interfering, intimidation ignored; the sheep filed down to join the milling mass in their dusty cloud. Thus, August 21 or so, 1995, I met what became my quest that would and does fill my life with wonder. Randy acquired his “seed” sheep from New Zealand. Now, 2500 head in 1995, they browsed summer range just above Cooper Lake, an allotment per National Forest Service, one he held for many years. By luck, Randy learned of the unique abilities and value of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, raising enough to have annual litters. Training pups, he soon would send them, educated and trained, to ranchers in Idaho, Colorado, even Texas, allowing those faraway sheep or cattle wise protection. To enjoy the presence of the splendid dogs, I returned the following two weekends. The jovial dog, yet to be a year old, the other, two years old, greeted me each visit. At the camp trailer, a female was in quiet separation. Randy agreed, I could have a pup from her expected litter anticipated in five or six weeks hence. Randy used the camp for overnight stays once or twice a week. Thus, the Anatolian dogs ran the camp and guided the herd, investigated strangers and kept coyotes and cougars, even a bear or two, far from the far-flung, flock denizens. The weekend following Labor Day, Randy undertook the annual drive to return the 2500 head of sheep back to his Thorp, Washington ranch, eighty miles or more on roads, avoiding all intervening private property crossings. Sadly, a Thorp neighbor saw the female Anatolian on his property on a windy October day and shot her a week before she was expected to deliver puppies. Would a Great Pyrenees intrigue me, an owner of several asked. She invited me to attend a “meet and greet” near Vancouver, Washington, first Saturday of May, 1996. Indeed, I was almost ready to fall for a huge cuddly, woolly guardian, a champion of that dividing of tall peaks boldly set on Spain’s north frontier. Yet, luck was mine! An ad in the Seattle Times proclaimed, “Yelm, Washington, Anatolian Shepherd litter ready for adoption!” On 16 May, 1996, I arrived at Yelm, not far from Olympia, and fell hard for a gorgeous puppy. The breeder’s signature, “Thendera Anatolians”, included membership in the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America. Due to a self-made promise, I named the pup Apollo for the god of antiquity, god of light, music, prophecy and, as it now was worth, the link to ancient and present Turkey. (note: the previous summer, while sipping an iced coffee at a cafe’s outside table, a large, almost wolf-like dog came by, sans owner, and took a liking to me; I read “his” tag and led him to my pickup and found his owner’s home. When I returned “Apollo”, I sensed they were frustrated with his wandering antics, “If you wish to give him up, here is my phone number.” Alas, I never heard from those folks. But, I “was smitten” by the handsome dog.) Adopting a 24 lb. puppy of 8.5 weeks, I was equally adopted by the ASDCA. Years would pass until I chose a breeder name, “Kackar”, in reference to a subrange of the Pontic Alps. The long spine of that parallels the south coast of the Black Sea, the Pontic Alps was settled a thousand years before Christianity by Greeks. South of the barrier range was and is a high plain where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin the south bound journey, the land that this magnificent breed had developed possibly before the first, true “urban” development of all humans. Thus, I became a guardian of the breed and its 31 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

history (as do all ASD owners). Yet, I had no intention to show the dog, though interest developed several years later. Quickly, I relocated from in-city, Capitol Hill (Seattle) to a quiet, lakeside neighborhood on Mercer Island’s west shore, near my workplace. The early 20th C. cottage, once beside the lake, was “stranded” when the lake level was lowered to allow the outlet locks to function and permit commercial use of Lake Washington and on to Puget Sound. A home removal became a water’s edge park, just a snowball’s toss to the north of my rental home; and the cottage driveway, a mini-park “street-end”. It was a perfect place to raise a puppy, my Apollo! Planned training collapsed due to a prominent training center’s loss of my deposit check and a subsequent check, displacing puppy class training until Apollo was viewed too old. Finally enrolled, the trainer voiced dissatisfaction that an Anatolian Shepherd was in a puppy class and was too big and too untrainable due to her “knowledge” of a “dangerous breed”. During the fourth class, I was instructed to “leave now, and never come back!” (the paid instruction was non-refundable. Also a large Great Pyrenees puppy was “kicked-out!“.) Three years later I was interviewed as was Apollo and entered in a model training center though far away (25 miles). My subsequent Anatolians trained there as well and took show lessons too! Unfortunately the owner passed away and the training location moved to Tacoma (about 2012). Never the less, Apollo and I were securely bonded. Always, he kept an eye on me when we hiked. Use of a lead was for city use. Around January 20, 1997 while walking in chill drizzle, ‘Pollo nosing around off the paved path on the I-90 “lid”park about a mile from home, a cat leapt out and attacked. Apollo spun around. Holding his lead, I was unable to turn and a loud crack sent me to the wet grass. Of course I could not believe I had a busted ankle. We hobbled home beginning an odyssey of recovery and challenges. This misfortune followed the previous day’s finest cross-country ski trip with Apollo loping along and dashing into shimmering crystals of freshly fallen snow. (Fortunately, I have a large print of one photograph, Apollo sitting on the snow, viewing the distant mountains, his head turned watching me). Several other incidents followed while I worked on healing. Even as March drew to April and into May offering hope we could hit the trails again as we did summer and autumn, 1996 (up into golden Lyall’s larch beneath towering Cascade Mountains’ peaks and other trail adventures). A “Nike” site, buried silos and all, provided an easy access: a county park with 2000 acres of forest, abandoned mines, attempted and abandoned developments, even a townsite, though an archeologist would be required to locate the sites. On that warming 1997 spring day, Apollo and I made our way from a large though empty parking lot to the big meadow that capped the hidden Nike silos, all excited. I hobbled along on crutches, Apollo in 32 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

hand, his lead relaxed. The 300 yards to the meadow on old access road, now a path, I prepared Apollo for release to prance and dash the meadow. At the release spot, a side trail once a paved road, Apollo sensed something. I did not. Nestled in the yet-to-leaf-out brush and evergreens a dark shape suddenly rose up! Apollo, his leash released just two seconds, bolted! He was flying toward the hapless dark shape, now emerged as a black bear. In a quick moment the noise and spectacle disappeared to my right into thick brush, then forest. Terror! I could do nothing! I yelled, “‘Pallo! ‘Pallo!” Minutes spun by. Nothing. “Apollo! ‘Pallo! ‘Pallo!” My voice faded into quiet air. Immeasurable time commenced, vast and lonely. A terrible quiet more profound than the wooded landscape’s whispers of newly arrived birds and a few bees searching for pollen. The meadow I now entered was a barren empty desert, ”Apollo! Apollo!” My shouts dwarfed by the sagging greying sky failed to find my wonder dog’s ear. Overhead a shower was moving near. Suddenly, at my far left, far across the glade, a bright golden Apollo emerged from brush and firs. His trot and posture said it all. “I beat that darn bear critter….and he just fled….!” For years I would often ferry friend Michael to work his greenhouses or test garden on Puget Sound’s Vashon Island. When Apollo arrived, an eight and half week bundle of fur and love, he was admitted to the Saturday routine. Too quickly ‘Pollo’ grew, soon enjoying romps down to the lighthouse or scrambles on steep slope trails through Madrona forest or rambles on the twisting road, Mount Rainier floating to the southeast, our bearing and beacon until returning to the nursery. Or, he would rest while I puttered, repotting this or that, rare or not so rare plant. In hindsight, this could have turned off Apollo’s life cycle, though his veterinarian thought he could be a fine show dog. Apollo’s tested hips and elbows were superb. On walks near my rented house, Apollo would “tell me” to go this way, “not that way” putting his paws on my shoulders. I complied and loved the discipline and order, the regular route Apollo loved with short steep paths, panoramic views of Seattle floating on the far side of Lake Washington or Mt. Rainier’s crisp white dome anchoring the south horizon. Over the course of a few years, Apollo and I hiked Cascade mountain trails, even visiting the very place I met my first Anatolian Shepherds guarding 2500 sheep. A favorite was the long ascent to an alpine lake at the foot of a peak soaring jagged and tall, where Apollo dashed about, joyous in Cascade’s heaven. A neighbor’s dog, part “Am Staff”, parts of other breeds, smart as a whip, often joined Apollo and me on daily walks that commenced when I returned from work at nearby downtown Mercer Island (once a swamp). Ginger adopted Apollo and me as her new friends. Apollo on lead, Ginger fast beside, we ambled the streets to fulfill daily exercise and companionship. No one ever complained “get that dog on a leash!” Completing the walk, Ginger would reel around, say “Bye, til tomorrow!” Then patter off two houses distant to her family and dinner. She passed through the cat door, her escape and access. So it was for several years. On a cross country ski trip in the Cascades not far off I-90, a few miles east of Snoqualmie Pass, we went ski-joring or what I thought it was. Apollo would pull me along on my skis. This particular time I released him. He dashed about as usual, then barreled into a deep tree well unable to climb out. Puzzled I made my way in deep, almost fresh snow and extracted Apollo. The next weekend at Vashon Island, Apollo could not get into my pickup’s enclosed flatbed. I lifted him, securing him on the comfy bed we used when overnight camping at some lonesome trailhead. The following weekend, friend Michael rode inside the enclosed camper, napping, though it was January and cold. Apollo snuggled beside me as I drove to the ferry and again on the return from Vashon Island. Our veterinarian was puzzled after several visits. Weeks went by. In March, 2000, the vet said he had called Washington State University Veterinary School. We would go for almost a week. My employer was not happy with me. “On walks near my rented house, Apollo would ‘tell me’ to go this way, ‘not that way’ putting his paws on my shoulders.” 33 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

The Pullman, Washington, campus was empty that first week of April, 2000. Students had gone on spring break. Testing Apollo at the Veterinary School proceeded. Every night Apollo cried, the intense pain from within, the broadly shaved patches on his back and legs too tender to touch. How terrible the ordeal he endured in the hidden chambers of Veterinary science I would never know nor comprehend. At the end of the frightful week in Eastern Washington’s bleak landscape though hinting of a warm spring to arrive, I was advised by an agent of the school that the report would be issued in due time to my veterinarian at Mercer Island. I was free to go and hailed, “Good luck with your dog!” June First. Apollo was very stressed, nearly unable to walk. I phoned the veterinarian’s office and told the earliest available opening was Saturday, June 3rd, 10:30 am. June second evening. Apollo refused to come inside. There he laid on the plywood decking the cooling air following a hot afternoon. I prepared a bed beside Apollo and tried to sleep. Apollo, in pain, made shuddering sounds through the endless night. The walled court where we so often played became a sort of prison. It was a night so, so unlike any night, though the stars flickered through the maple leaves. Arising at about 8 am, I observed Apollo quietly sleeping. Quiet. That is what I recall; almost birdless quiet. I tip-toed away for a while. Noise. Something odd, terrible. I dashed out of the house. Apollo was struggling unable to get up. Then, thrashing, moaning, crying, Apollo’s voice was beyond a dream; inside some frightful terror. His golden coat, his still strong legs, his pounding head and body heaved as did his breath. Then relaxed. Still. Silent. Gone. I held Apollo in my arms, an eternity too brief. 8:30 am, 3 June 2000. My world fell into emptiness. Ginger came by 5 days after Apollo passed. She stood on the street-side lawn near the tree and looked at me. She stared long and hard, never approaching. My hand mower resisted, then silent. My eyes teared up. No vehicle drove by. Then Ginger turned and attempted a trot and went up to the street to her house. A week or so later I collected the wood box with Apollo’s ashes and brought the treasure home. I placed the box, beautifully polished, upon the fourth window sill, the center of the room. June sunlight softening into evening, and I just plain broke down. I returned to the office two miles uphill to town center. Two hours later I returned as twilight began to settle over the lake. Ginger was there sleeping or waiting on the tiny porch at the door. The cottage door was opened, Ginger looked up as if asking, “Can I come inside?” Never had she entered the house. Following Ginger, I watched her almost trot around the low partition crossing the living room directly to the fourth window from the left, the middle of the room, and sat down intently staring at the wood box upon the sill. Fifteen minutes passed. Then Ginger got up, came close for several minutes, turned and made her way to the door. I let her out and watched her disappear into the night. Returning from work, often 8 pm or later, I was greeted by Ginger waiting proud on the small deck under the equally small projecting copy. (Its extended roof was rotting; it fell a year later nearly crushing me as I stepped out to go to work). Though daylight lingers into 10 pm twilight, I felt it honorable to return Ginger to her dad. His 6:30 morning work departures sent him to bed early especially since his wife and two daughters were living elsewhere. Hesitating to knock on the door, I encouraged Ginger to enter through the cat door. Most times she complied….until she decided to follow me to my “hut”, not to dine, just to snuggle and sleep. Of course I allowed Ginger to stay. At 5:30 am she would nudge me, go to the door and wait until I let her out. She would trot away in the early morning summer light and disappear beyond the hedge. Mid-July of the year 2000, Ginger’s dad came by. “I’ve decided you should have Ginger. I’ll get her caught up on vaccines.” So, it was, Ginger adopted me. On order from West Michigan, a male Anatolian Shepherd pup was to arrive at Sea-Tac International Airport, September 30, 2000. Sahin’s Aksam Yildiz “Apollo refused to come inside. There he laid on the plywood decking the cooling air following a hot afternoon.” 34 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Daglarda, a mouth full for certain and in the future, too many letters for the show entry forms! (Sigrid and Rhys Owen, Twin Lake, Michigan). The following March 30, 2001, a female mate for Aksam and would become antagonist for Ginger, Kayirici’s Sabah Yildiz, arrived from Phoenix. A full house! Ginger taught Aksam as much as she could. Their bond remained strong and lasted until she passed October 12, 2012. Aksam and Sabah, six months apart (by several minutes), passed likewise each at 15 years, 10 months. Yet, I owe so much to Apollo and Ginger and what vast knowledge they gave and taught me. Presently, Basil shares my life, a rescue, neutered, an ASD as handsome as any I have seen, 6 years old this March, 2022. Of course, he is remarkable! And oh so different from all the other dogs. It is useless to say or write that. He is so much more than a companion. Good grief! If I am not careful he will pick up my smartphone and call you! footnote: WSU Veterinary School informed me: Autoimmune Disease, Sept, 2000. (RE: APOLLO) “So, it was, Ginger adopted me.” In Loving Memory “STAR” March 13, 2009 – January 20, 2023 Lovingly owned by Dorothy Ballard and Marilyn Harned. 35 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

OUR ANATOLIANS AT WORK. Amerikan Clark to be Azlan “Azlan” Guarding from the high ground. Owned by Karen Kobacher Amerikan Dancer Blake “Blake” I got this... Owned by Kim Demosthenes and Diana Martinez Amerikan Turkish Delight “Ziva” Nose to nose. Owned by Diana Martinez C Xena Rule “Xena” She has her own idea of how to wait for puppies. Owned by Natalie Thurman Gerlach 2020 Kaden “Kade” Riding out the California winter storms. Owned by Kathy Gerlach Lucky Hit Puppies Getting Early Guardian Training Owned by Erick Conard 36 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Lucky Hit Puppy Admiring his goat Owned by Erick Conard Shepherds Rest Adile “Adile” Waiting on breakfast. Owned by Chyril Walker Shepherds Rest Louie WhiteKnight of TN “Louie” Getting familiar with his new babies. Owned by Leslie Roden Timaru Diamond Lil “Lil” Staying on high ground. Owned by John and Lesley Brabyn RBR Kadir Comar “Niko” Keeping an eye on double trouble. Owned by Fernando and Carol White 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] Attention: Diana Martinez Our Anatolians At Work Sponsored by in honor of our livestock guardians 37 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

AROUND THE SHOWS CELEBRATING SUCCESSES & WINS! CH Timaru Guardian of the North Best of Breed at the AKC National Championship Show in Orlando, FL, December 2022. Owned by Ashley Martins and Lesley Brabyn. Karaboudjan’s La Boheme at Fiddler’s Dream “Musetta” Bred by Janet Dotson. Owned by Rachel Amov. 1st Major on Saturday 10/30/22 at the Riverside KC Dog Show at Lake Perris under Judge Sandra Pretari Hickson. Shown by Allan Childers (friend). Timaru Duke Caboom winning Best of Breed at the Del Valle Dog Club, October, 2022. Owned by Owned by Jessica Parks and Lesley Brabyn. CH Timaru Elektra is shown winning BOB at the KC of Palm Springs, January 2023. Elektra is bred, owned and shown by Lesley & John Brabyn. Best of Breed January 2023 Palm Springs. Bred and owned by John and Lesley Brabyn. 38 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

CELEBRATING NEW TITLES Kevlar (CH RBR Kasirga at White Star CGC, TKN, BCAT) He obtained his BCAT Tittle on October 16, 2022 in Lebanon, TN. (while attending our National Specialty) The event was held by the Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America Owners: Carol and Fernando White New Champion Karaboudjan’s Shimmery Luster Dust “Dusty” Breeder: Janet Dotson Owner: Rachel Amov Shown by Handler: Robert Scott Finished with a 5 point major on 10/28/22 at the Tri Valley Working Dog Show in Perris, CA (at Lake Perris). Under Judge Joyce Siddall. 39 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

NEW TITLES BCAT CH Rbr Kasirga At White Star BCAT CGC TKN ........................................................Carol White & Fernando White CHAMPION CH Passmore’s Raging River......................................................................................................................... Kim Deihl CH Whiteknight’s Sarah Huckabee Sanders.................................................................. Leslie Roden & Jessica Roden CH Cedar Rise Aiyla Talu Of Timaru ................................................................................Leslie Ayers & John Gunner CH Beavercreek Gaia .......................................................................................................Patrea L Pabst & Twyla Pyles CH Karaboudjan’s Shimmery Luster Dust................................................................................................ Rachel Amov CH Skyview’s Ella..............................................................................................................................Catherine O’Brien CH Skyview’s Mercy Me Of Lux ..........................................................................................................Victoria Richter CH Karaboudjan’s Sapphire Martini @ Talisman............................................................ Molly Akin & Allan Childers CH Chevaliers Du Roland’s Tiger, Tiger ................................................................................................D Michael Bitz CH N Mtn Ranch Aquaman ................................................................................................. Kim Deihl & Joseph Deihl CH Timaru Elektra................................................................................................John Brabyn & Ms. Lesley A Brabyn CH Timaru Guardian Of The North ................................................................Ashley Martins & Ms. Lesley A Brabyn CH Caatskill’s Deja Vu All Over Again................Mary McDaniel, DVM & Ann S Collins & Andre Emius McCann GRAND CHAMPION GCH CH Gerlach 2020 Vintage ...............................................................................Lana Kovarik & Wolfegang Reyes GRAND CHAMPION BRONZE GCHB CH Karaboudjan’s Mr. Bali Hai........................................................................... Molly Akin & Allan Childers GCHB CH Skyview’s Pride And Joy Of Lux .....................................................Victoria Richter & Catherine O’Brien GRAND CHAMPION SILVER GCHS CH Timaru Bekci Ayisi.......................................................................................John Brabyn & Lesley Brabyn GCHS CH Full Circle’s Bruichladdich Black Art FDC THDN CGC TKN.....................Regan Leston & Tom Leston SCENT WORK ADVANCED Diamond Acres Jaeger The Destroyer RN SWA SCE SEE CGC TKA...............................................Carrie VanDeHei SCENT WORK BURIED ADVANCED Diamond Acres Jaeger The Destroyer RN SWA SCE SEE CGC TKA...............................................Carrie VanDeHei SCENT WORK EXTERIOR EXCELLENT Diamond Acres Jaeger The Destroyer RN SWA SCE SEE CGC TKA...............................................Carrie VanDeHei SCENT WORK EXTERIOR MASTER Diamond Acres Jaeger The Destroyer RN SWA SEM SCE SIE CGC TKA.......................................Carrie VanDeHei SCENT WORK INTERIOR EXCELLENT Diamond Acres Jaeger The Destroyer RN SWA SCE SIE SEE CGC TKA........................................Carrie VanDeHei THERAPY DOG NOVICE Full Circle’s Caol Ila THDN ........................................................................Mrs. Regan Leston & Mr. Thomas Leston VIRTUAL SCENT WORK BEGINNER Full Circle Farm’s Banu VSWB......................................................................................Amy Kotula & Nancy Wargas Full Circle Farm’s War Hero Wld VSWBNancy Wargas 40 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

BIG BAD BUBBA PART 3 : SPEAKING ANATOLIAN 101 BY: MARY ROBBINS So far, we had made great strides in training. Most of this was due to our correct interpretation of Anatolian behavior and Erick’s constant help. We were not fluent yet but were learning. The more we learned how they thought and worked, the more they taught us! Move over, Diane Fossey. I had read about Anatolians’ hatred of snakes and how they attacked them on sight. As our grandchildren came in from the field Harika and Bubba gamboled around them. Suddenly, a snake appeared on the driveway 15 feet ahead. Harika and Bubba immediately attacked the snake. Lunging from both sides, they alternately grabbed it, shook it, and dropped it before it could twist to strike. Each time they would jump back out of striking range then attack again. I had never seen such fast response in a dog – their movements blurred in action. In their native Turkey there are many poisonous snakes, and this must be an inherited genetic response. Perhaps only ancestors that could kill snakes survived back in the mists of time. I have a friend whose Pyrenees guardian bitch delights in hunting out and killing every snake she can find. I wonder if this is a trait of all livestock guardian breeds that originated in places with poisonous snakes. Having killed the snake, both Harika and Bubba returned to the children and sniffed them from head to toe to make sure they were ok. Then they went to the field and checked the sheep. Bubba and Harika know where the sheep belong. Their sheep belong on the field, and they know each individual sheep that is there. In the morning the sheep are turned out into the field and at night they are put up in the fold. If one was missing, Harika would fetch us and show us where it was. This “Timmy’s in the well” behavior was unmistakable and had occurred several times. As our flock grew, we began to separate the sheep into groups in different locations. The main flock went out onto the field from the night fold every morning accompanied by their watchful guardians. Breeding ewes and the chosen ram “I had never seen such fast response in a dog – their movements blurred in action.” 41 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

were in the breeding pen. The rest of the boys were confined to the communal ram pen. Ewes ready to deliver went into barn jugs. Ewes with nursing lambs occupied an adjacent pen with a creep. This system worked BUT occasionally all the sheep had to be rotated. Rams would have to be exchanged. Bred ewes, and ewes with weaned lambs would rejoin the main flock. Ewes close to lambing would be sorted out and removed to the barn jugs, while open ewes needed to be moved into the breeding pen. And of course, weaned ram lambs were sorted for auction. Our flock know the routine of being herded into various pens. The ewes follow a bucket of grain or flake of hay. They are sheep - where one goes, so go they all. Except as fast as we sorted and began to herd the chosen sheep to the new location, Bubba and Harika herded them back into the flock. At first, we thought it was a mistake. Bubba was young, he was getting in the way because he didn’t understand. Orders to “Back Off” occasioned only slight hesitation. Shouting made Bubba more determined to return the sheep to their original location. This scenario was repeated every time the sheep were moved. Harika and Bubba wanted the sheep to stay in their assigned pens. After a particularly grueling 2 hours in the summer heat, the sheep were stressed, and we were exhausted. Taking a break, I remembered how shouting in the lambing barn had made Bubba more determined and aggressive towards the ewes. Maybe this was something like that. We took the easy way out and kenneled the dogs. With them watching attentively from the kennel, we sorted the now flighty sheep into the appropriate groups and moved them. Turning the dogs loose, we watched as they went from one pen to another sniffing each sheep in turn. Finally, having greeted each individual in the flock, and identified their new location, they returned to fling themselves down at our feet panting. That was when I realized the reason for the confusion. Moving different sheep to different pens was a complete reordering of their world. Harika and Bubba did not want changes to their known world. Understanding the reasoning of your Anatolians is paramount. This should have been apparent to us from the start, but we have a slow learning curve as Anatolian owners. When my mare died of old age on our field, both dogs sat on guard over the body all night. In the morning the truck came to remove her. We put the dogs in the house while her body was winched onto the flatbed. In the house they whined and howled. After the truck left with the carcass, they ran to investigate where she had been, then tracked the truck to the gate and paced back and forth in front of it for several hours. Now when we lose a sheep, we let the dogs examine the carcass for several hours before putting it outside the gate for animal pick up. When the truck arrives to remove the body, we bring the dogs in the house. Our knowledge of Anatolian behavior has broadened, and “strange” behavior can be explained. Our Anatolians were now working well as a bonded pair. Harika was still perfect, experienced, wise, the brains of the outfit. Bubba was fully grown now, weighing in at 150 lbs., he was the brawn, or as our son calls him, “the heavy artillery”. Whether you own 1000 commercial sheep, a show herd of goats, or backyard pets, no one likes losing animals to predators. The loss of even one animal represents both a monetary and emotional loss. This is the reason we use Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs). Most LGD protection is heard rather than seen. Perimeter patrols, nightly barking, territorial marking – all keep predators in check. Wild predators prefer not to fight unless necessary. Injured predators can’t hunt, severely injured predators die. Flight or avoidance of protected areas is preferred unless driven by starvation. We know our dogs are working because we haven’t lost any animals. We have faith in our dogs although we have not seen what happens if a predator defies the guardian. One of my neighbors was lucky enough to witness exactly that. To be continued... 42 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASDCA— NASHVILLE, TN OCTOBER 14, 2022 NOON, CDT I Call to Order at 12:03 CDT – Roll Call – Members in attendance A quorum was present. Celeste Johnson, Lana Kovarik, Marilyn Harned, Bill Van Zant, Diana Martinez, Dorothy Ballard, Laura Smith, Leslie Ayers, Leslie Sharp, Jan Paulk, Regan Leston, John Brabyn, Heidi Krol, Leslie Roden, Jessica Roden, Carol White, Fernando White, Catherine O’Brien, Lesley Brabyn II Minutes of the 2021 AGM Meeting – Minutes were sent to the members via Mailchimp in October, 2021 and are on the website. A paper copy was also available to read at the meeting. A motion was made by Diana Martinez and seconded by Lana Kovarik to approve the minutes from 2021 as written. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion Carried III Report of the President – Leslie Ayers Leslie thanked everyone for coming and said we had a nice entry at the Regional of 43 dogs. She congratulated the winners and gave a big thank you to the judge for the regional who adjusted his schedule to judge. She thanked the show committee Laura Smith, Lesley Brabyn, Regan Leston, Marilyn Harned and behind the scenes Leslie Sharp and both Marilyn Harned and Dorothy Ballard who traveled a long way for all their help and sharing their stories and history of the Club. She thanked Jan Paulk who has helped guide us through the dog show process. We have had some bumps along the way this past year. Leslie said didn’t plan to be here in front of you as President when she first joined the Board. We have moved online for payment and filling out forms. There have been some glitches which we are working out and you can always mail your forms/payment in if you would rather not do it online. We are flexible on how you want to pay and/or fill forms out. We have started monthly newsletters. We have had members say they wanted more information and hope the newsletters are of interest to you. We have done a fabulous job with our monthly reconciliation of our finances and paying bills within 30 days and paying taxes on time. We were bleeding money the past 3-4 years so this allows us to know where we 43 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

are financially so to not overspend. This year is our austerity program. Our goal is to break even for the year. There are a few fun things on the horizon. We have gotten our stud dog information from 1996 downloaded that will assist breeders to research their dog’s pedigree. We hope to get it online soon. Carol and Fernando brought some wonderful boxes with original ASDCA records that we will get scanned and online to give us guidance to our dog’s foundation and where they came from. We need to remember that the stud dogs we have now, that is our breed. Who is breeding now and the past few years, that is what represents our breed. Who our members are, that represents our Club. She appreciated everyone who attended the meeting today. Her goal is that we have good space to compete heavily in the ring and remain friends and lovers of the breed after and to be kind and good to each other. IV Report of the Secretary – Includes Membership – Leslie Sharp Election - 2022 was an election year for Vice President, Secretary, and three Board Positions. The nominating committee selected a slate of Laura Smith for Vice President, Rachel Amov for Secretary, Diana Martinez, Martha Davis, and Ron Arden for the three Board positions. I mailed that slate along with a nominating form and biography form to ASDCA members who were eligible to be nominated from the membership for the open positions. No one returned a nominating and biography form by July 1, 2022. As per our Bylaws, the slate was declared elected and took office on October 1, 2022. These are four year terms. Membership - Beginning this year, online membership applications and payment were offered on our Website as well as the option to renew memberships. On January 1 we had 208 members. We had 45 members (13 were family memberships) for a total of 19 memberships that did not renew. Since January we have had 13 new members accepted into the ASDCA membership for a total of 176 members. V Report of the Treasurer – Leslie Ayers and Leslie Sharp Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America Statement of Activity January - September, 2022 TOTAL Balance in Wells Fargo Account - $27,219.94 Earmarked Funds Delegate Fund $376.06 Perpetual Trophy Fund $1394 PPCPP $3399.37 VI Committee Reports All Annual Reports that were submitted are posted under the Members Only Section of the website, ASDCA.club TOTAL Revenue Anatolian Times 4,975.00 AT Volume 2 583.52 Total Anatolian Times 5,558.52 Breeder’s List Renewals 1,345.00 Delegate Fund 125.00 Membership Dues 4,835.00 National Specialty Banquet 1,557.08 National Specialty Trophy/Ribbons 385.00 Perpetual Trophy Fund Revenue 179.12 Registration Income 60.00 Total Revenue $14,044.72 44 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

VII Unfinished Business VIII New Business A. National Specialty rotations for 2023 & 2024 - As per the National Guidelines, the 2023 National Specialty will be held in the West region and the 2024 National Specialty will be held in the Central region. A committee is currently looking into show sites. B. Bylaw Revisions - The Board and the Ad Hoc Bylaw committee has been looking into some Bylaw revisions, some minor word changes and some required by AKC. There are a few that would be a major change. 1. Dividing the Secretary’s position into two positions. Corresponding Secretary and Recording Secretary. The Secretary’s position is huge and making two positions would lighten the load. Recording Secretary would be doing the agendas and minutes of meetings while the Corresponding Secretary would do the rest. That would also make the Board have 5 officers and 6 Board of Director positions. 2. Changing the deadline of membership renewals. Currently the deadline for each year is December 31. Two additional months are added to the deadline before a membership will lapse. The Secretary and Treasurer spend time sending out reminders. It was felt that one additional month for a total of 2 and 1/2 months is sufficient time to pay dues. The two month additional time request that needs to be approved by the Board would not be changed. 3. Adding a Bullying section. Our current Bylaws do not address any kind of bullying and we have had members request that it be addressed in the discipline section. The Ad Hoc Bylaws committee came up with some definition examples for verbal bullying, physical bullying, and cyber bullying. The discipline process would Refund 60.00 Regional/Supported show 200.00 Shipping and postage 202.10 Taxes & Licenses 75.00 Webex 162.00 Website Expenses 331.05 Total Expenditures $10,344.89 NET OPERATING REVENUE $3,699.83 NET REVENUE $3,699.83 GROSS PROFIT $14,044.72 Expenditures AKC Delegate Expenses 293.94 AKC Eukanaba medallions 125.00 Anatolian Times Exp. 7,341.38 Bank Charges & Fees 25.20 Insurance 600.00 Membership Exp. 75.00 Merchant Fees 180.00 National Specialty Banquet Expenses 50.00 Office Supplies & Software 165.45 QuickBooks Payments Fees 458.07 45 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

be very similar to the process currently in the Bylaws. The Bylaws and the proposed changes will be going to an attorney to be make we are not violating Nevada State laws where we are registered and then on to AKC. Our goal is to have it sent out later this spring via USPS mail. Each regular member will be able to vote on each change. The votes will be tallied by an independent tabulator. If anyone has items or conversation they would like to bring up for change, please contact a Board member. C. Anatolian Times - This has been generated based on the deficit from the past 3 or 4 years. We needed to figure out how to deal with this deficit in the best way as dues were not covering our costs. Genia Kyres sent thoughtful suggestions on how we might deal with the problem. One was a two tier system. One for the dues and one to receive a printed version of the Times by mail, if desired. Some members do prefer a digital copy only. In doing some research, we found that other dog clubs were using that model. The Board has approved a two tier system which is in line with what other clubs do. Another suggestion was to have a digital copy in color and the printed copy in black and white. The problem with that is that digital color is not as expensive as color was in the past and those who pay for an ad, do want color. The shipping is a major money cost which is to go up again in January. EJ Collins reported in 2020 that each issue of the Times was costing us $15 an issue and we needed more revenue to cover the costs. For each new member that joined ASDCA, the club was losing money. We want to correct that. Carol White stated that she felt the cover of the Times should remain free. Leslie A replied that the Best of Breed from the National Specialty cover would remain free and in looking back at Anatolian Times, the cover price in the 1990’s was $300. This Board decided that in trying to balance the budget there would be a charge for the cover but another Board might do it differently. Jan Paulk thought having a digital copy sent to working dog judges was beneficial to those who show. The judges can actually see Anatolians in the pasture working with their livestock. She said as a judge she receives many digital copies and will copy articles from the magazine that help her be a better judge for that breed. Lana Kovarik mentioned everything is going digital. It is a sign of the times. Leslie A mentioned members can sponsor a section to help pay for the Times instead of placing an ad. She is going to sponsor the working page for this next issue. There have been some complaints about current prices of ads in the Times. Twenty-five years ago the price for an ad was $100. It is now $150 in color. Laura Smith said an option is to take your digital copy and go to Kinkos or another print shop and get your Times printed there either in color or black and white. The digital print quality is very good. Leslie S put together costs of each issue of the Anatolian Times from 2019 -2021. It can be found at the end of the minutes. (see page 44) D. Membership Dues - Leslie S put together a list of yearly expenses many that are required for us to be a non profit dog club and our income from yearly dues and the breeders’ list. This was handed out to the attendees at the meeting. The list will be at the end of the minutes. It showed that we are just breaking even between expenses and our income. The Board approved an increase in membership dues at the Board meeting in September before the September 30 deadline. Individual member dues will increase from $30 to $40, Family member dues will increase from $40 to $50, and Associate dues will remain the same at $30. Breeders can also pay for a year membership for their puppy people at a cost of $10 for one year as an Associate. If you are interested in volunteering to be on a committee please let Leslie A, the committee chair, or any Board member know. IX New Business for the Good of the Club X Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Diana Martinez and seconded by Laura Smith. All ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 1:04 CDT. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Sharp ASDCA Treasurer 46 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

Handout for discussion of Anatolian Times at the Annual Meeting of the ASDCA Cost of Printing and mailing (envelopes, handling, & postage) the Anatolian Times. Plus $250 per issue for the paid person to put content together to send to printer. Rotographics 2019 Vol 1 - $2322.75 $15.38 per issue + $1.66 Vol 2 - $1755.35 $11.62 per issue + $1.66 Vol 3 - $1079.92 $7.15 per issue + $1.66 2020 Vol 1 - $2466.32 $16.33 per issue + $1.69 Vol 2 - $2400.00 $16.21 per issue + $1.69 Vol 3 - $1850.30 $12.50 per issue + $1.69 2021 Vol 1 - $2367.62 $15.98 per issue + $1.71 Vol 2 - $1997.66 $13.68 per issue + $1.71 Sundance Press Vol 3 - $1362.42 $ 9.33 per issue + $1.71 Yearly Expenses (updated, October, 19, 2022) Most of these expenses are required or make the Club function smoothly Insurance $1348.00 Business License 50 Registration fee for Nevada 49 Website 452.99 Supported entries 200.00 (stated in Supported entry guidelines) Quickbooks 600.00 Tax preparation 25.00 Anatolian Times 3000.00 (Annual amount ASDCA has allocated for Times beyond revenue) AKC dues 25.00 Webex 162.00 Total $5911.99 Election years 2022 211.55 (copying, postage, envelopes, address labels) (required in Bylaws) 2020 863.46 (copying, postage, envelopes, address labels, independent tabulators) (required in Bylaws) 2022 140.00 (for independent tabulator for tallying nominations & voting for judges for 2023 & 2024 National Specialties) (option in Bylaws. Members have stated they want independent tabulators for voting) Total expenses $6263.54 with 2022 Election year costs Other Miscellaneous expenses Gift cards to promote early renewals $75.00 (this was done in 2020) AKC Medallions for Royal Canin Dog Show $125.00 (This is an expense that historically ASDCA has supported) Income to date for ASDCA Memberships & renewals $4912,08 Breeder’s List $1345 Total Income $6257 47 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

ASDCA INTERVIEW WITH MARTHA DAVIS BY: DIANA MARTINEZ 1. Tell us a little about yourself. Where do you live? What are your hobbies? I am Martha Davis and live near the small rural community of Kamay, Texas. I have a Master of Science in Biology from Midwestern State University, and work for the City of Wichita Falls and as a grower for an organic nursery. I grew up in a farming/ranching family and have a 13 acre farm since 2012 where I raise chickens and Hereford cattle. Eventually I plan to add Angora goats to control brush and to complement the cattle in pasture rotation, as well as for the mohair as I’m also interested in weaving and spinning. Since 1996 I’ve been a member of the Obedience Training Club of Wichita Falls, where I serve as a board member, instructor, and trial chair. I joined the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America in 1997, and serve on the current Board of Directors where I’m a member of the Code of Ethics Violations Committee, Bylaws Committee, Chair of Purina Parent Club Partnership Program (PPCPP) Committee, and Companion Event Liaison. 2. Why and when did you get your first Anatolian? I got my first Anatolian in 1996 as an early graduation present to myself, but have been attracted to the breed long before that. Although I didn’t realize what they were at the time, I was always a big fan of Marlowe from the TV show “Simon and Simon” and admired the “sheep dogs” on a friend’s farm. As I did research before getting my first dog as an adult, I discovered these dogs were Anatolians and best of all; they had all the traits I was looking for in a dog. I was impressed that these dogs still performed their traditional work, though it would be many years before I would have a farm. 3. How many working Anatolians do you currently have and what are their ages? Currently I have a ten year old Anatolian “Prince” (ICKC/IABCA CH, UKC SN MI Sakarya’s Royal Celebration SWN SHDN CA CGC TT). He was not brought up as a working 48 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

dog; doing several performance events, being the first Anatolian in Nose Work and Coursing, and earning the following titles: UKC Nose Work prefixes (Superior Nose Work and Master Interiors), AKC suffixes (Novice Scent Work and Handler Discrimination, Coursing Ability, Canine Good Citizen Certificate), and Temperament Test. When I acquired livestock for the farm, I was pleased with how he took on a working role in spite of his lack of early exposure. 4. What kind of animals do your dog’s guard and how many? My Anatolian usually guards 30 free range laying hens, but up to 60 depending on how many pullets I raise to sell. He guards my 4 Hereford/Hereford cross cows when calving, and the weaning calves, especially if weaned early due to drought. Occasionally I will also raise a bottle calf. 5. What predatory problems do you have? My property is bordered by an irrigation canal, which predators travel. Most common are bobcat, coyote, skunk, and raccoon. Several years ago I saw tracks of badger and mountain lion. Large hawks, such as red tail, overwinter in my area. Biosecurity is a concern too, so all birds in general need to stay away from the chicken yard. The highly contagious bird flu, HPAI H5N1, which has decimated so many commercial flocks, has been detected in my county; a great horned owl fledgling found about ten miles from my farm tested positive. 6. What qualities of the Anatolian do you appreciate most? The first Anatolian I met in person, I was drawn to the beautiful dark eyes that see through your soul. I admire their intelligence, independence, hardiness, and athleticism. It’s amazing how such a fierce protector can be so gentle and nurturing. I appreciate how alert and vigilant they are. Prince once alerted me of a neighbor’s cattle out of their pasture that were so far away I could barely see them. 7. What do you think every working Anatolian should have or be taught? Basic obedience training your Anatolian will help to form a great relationship. Other useful skills are backing up, waiting at gates, and to drop or leave something. They should learn to ride in a vehicle, accept handling/ grooming, and be crate trained. I think even working dogs should be prepared for any situation they may encounter; the better trained they are, the easier they’ll adapt in an emergency. 8. What kind of fencing, gates, or collars work best for you? My favorite fences for pens are stock panels with a smaller mesh at the base, supported by a welded frame of oilfield pipe. For the pastures I use woven mesh field fencing, topped with barbed wire. Prince can open some latches, so I secure gates with a chain and snap. For walks I use a limited slip martingale collar. His tags are on a rolled leather collar. Since he is micro chipped, I usually leave the collars off at home, which are a choking hazard. 49 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES

9. Do you have any Vet/ Health maintenance recommendations? Your vet should be aware your dog works and has potential exposure to diseases and parasites, such as leptospirosis, coccidia, or giardia, that the average house pet doesn’t. If you live in a mild climate, heart worm preventative is year round. 10. What does your feeding and/or maintenance program include all year? (example: More in winter/ less in summer, fly stuff etc.) I feed according to body condition, which in my climate doesn’t vary much. During seasonal shedding I am diligent about brushing and monitor for hotspots. In warm weather I rinse ears with dilute apple cider vinegar to prevent yeast infections. Since keeping chickens, flies and ticks are not much of an issue. I treat for fleas as needed. 11. What have been your biggest challenges and/or greatest rewards in using Anatolians as guardians? I believe my biggest challenge is that my livestock are not what Anatolians traditionally guard. It can take a lot of supervision to be trustworthy around poultry, and even then, I don’t think they really bond. The older cows didn’t like dogs, so I had to initially separate Prince so he wouldn’t be injured or have to defend himself. He now knows who’s friendly and who to avoid. My greatest reward is peace of mind. I tend to get lax because Prince does not ever look like he’s doing anything, until a neighbor asks how my chickens are. Puzzled, I say “Fine, why do you ask?” and then I hear how about their latest predator losses. 12. What advice would you give a newbie looking for a guardian dog? A guardian dog is a tremendous responsibility and commitment. The decision to add one to your farm should not be taken lightly. Make sure you have adequate facilities and are willing to commit the time to training and setting your dog up for success. You don’t just turn them out with the stock and hope for the best. I believe as equally as important as training the dog, is for the livestock to accept and have a positive association with the dog. Get your dog from a reputable breeder who follows the ASDCA Code of Ethics. Should you need help or guidance, ASDCA has a new Working Dog Mentor Program. 13. What have you learned from the breed? So much of the livestock guarding behaviors are instinctive rather learned, though ideally optimized by early environment. Prince was not raised as a working dog or even introduced to livestock until he was three, so my expectations were not high. I was surprised at how well he adapted to a working environment. He is very vigilant and takes his guarding duties seriously. Yet he is very well behaved when I take him to shows and trials, indicating how versatile they can be. 50 PAGE ANATOLIAN TIMES