Shepherds Rest Farm: Anatolian Shepherd Puppies 5 Weeks Old

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Dark brindle male with high front socks weighed 10 lbs 0 oz at exactly 5 weeks old

Dark brindle male with short socks weighed 10 lbs 15 oz.

Light brindle male (with spot) weighed 10 lbs 13 oz.

Dark fawn male with right foot white weighed 10 lbs 12 oz.

Fawn male with right high sock and left knee sock weighed 11 lbs 6 oz.

Fawn male with left toes barely white weighed 10 lbs 10 oz.

Dark fawn female weighed 10 lbs 2 oz.

Light fawn female (above) weighed 10 lbs 11 oz.

Brindle female (below) weighed 9 lbs 13 oz.

Dan said...: Absolutely delightful, these puppies are soooo gorgeous its amazing really to think of such a tiny thing growing into such a huge dog.

I love these dogs ! such an intelligent breed and quick to learn, but definitely one for the experienced owner

How many weeks do you keep them before they are ready to be homed with their future families?; November 30, 2011 3:46 AM
Shepherds Rest Farm said...: Puppies can go home anytime after 8 weeks old. Prior to that they have things to learn and accomplish with siblings and mother, such as bite inhibition. Right now Kepi is teaching the puppies to not just go up and eat out of another dog's food dish. That should help with preservation of the breed! ;->

No need to be an experienced owner before acquiring an Anatolian. What it DOES require is the willingness to learn and to provide appropriate containment (fencing), space, and care for the pup/dog. Good breeders will screen buyers for appropriateness of fit and go alongside approved puppy buyers with education and ongoing assistance with problem-solving and support for the life of the dog. My experience is that puppy buyers typically become good friends that last for the human lifetime as well. :-)

Thanks for your compliments and for taking the time to leave a comment and ask questions!; November 30, 2011 2:18 PM

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