Anatolian Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption in Larkspur, Colorado

Stormy is a 5 month old Anatolian Shepherd female with a creamy coat and a black muzzle. Stormy was found as a stray and taken in by a Good Samaritan and while she was in their home she lived with 3 other dogs. Stormy is a sweet young girl who loves to be with her people and to feel secure after such a bad start in life. She likes all kinds of toys and treats. Since she was a stray, not too much is known about her past so no idea why but her tail is cropped. The good news is that she is now in a Big Dogs Huge Paws Foster home with many other dogs and we found out that she is potty trained, crate trained and leash trained. As we find out more about this perfect storm of a puppy, her bio will be updated.

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BDHP Puppy Policy

All puppies less than 12 months of age are too young to be spayed/neutered so they are adopted out on special puppy spay/neuter agreements with a $50 refundable spay/neuter deposit. Adopting families must agree to get the puppy altered within 2 weeks of 12 months of age (or when their growth plates close) and send proof of S/N to BDHPI accordingly. Adopting families are expected to pay an adoption fee of $700 minimum for purebred puppies AND will have the additional costs listed above, so please keep this in mind.

When adopting a puppy, new families need to be prepared for not only a substantial financial investment, but also a significant time commitment in order to raise your puppy properly. Crate training is a critical part of setting them up for success as well as potty training. You can't leave a puppy in the crate for longer than 4 hours max and they typically have to be let outside every hour when you are home since their bladder is not as big as an adult. You will want to make sure your puppy gets regular exercise and has plenty of mentally stimulating chew toys such as puzzle toys(food cubes, busy buddy toys, kongs, etc). Socialization the first 6 months is critical to their development socially and once they have had all of their shots, you will want to take your new puppy everywhere you can to get them used to meeting lots of new people, different dogs, and visiting places outside of the home. Obedience training is also extremely important (and actually part of our adoption agreement requirements) so that your puppy grows up to be a gentle giant instead of a giant monster!

The Anatolian Shepherd is a large and powerful ancient breed known for its loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature. Originating in Turkey, these dogs were bred to guard livestock from predators, showcasing their strong natural instincts. Anatolian Shepherds have a distinctive short double coat that comes in various colors, with a black mask common on their faces. They require early socialization and consistent training to manage their independent yet devoted temperament effectively.

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