Fiddler’s Dream
Anatolians
Raising Balanced Anatolians in a Suburban Environment
Welcome to Fiddler’s Dream Anatolians, dedicated to the magnificent Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Here, we believe in fostering the innate guardian instincts of this remarkable breed while seamlessly integrating them into the fabric of modern suburban life.
Our dogs are more than just companions; they are first and foremost family and property guardians. We prioritize temperament, health, and responsible breeding, ensuring our Anatolians are well-adjusted, confident, and capable of fulfilling their traditional roles in a contemporary setting.
Meet Rosin
Rosin embodies the ideal Anatolian:
- He has an exceptional temperament, strong guardian instincts, and good conformation.
- He is OFA Hip/Elbow Certified, and DNA health tested.
- Rosin comes from a long line of exceptional dogs and bitches with many health tested champions, grand champions, Mexican champions and Best in Specialty Shows. He also brings import genetics through his sire’s lines (French), and one of his grandsire’s (a Turkish import). He has his canine good citizen (CGC), and is known around our neighborhood for being particularly protective of children and small dogs.
He exemplifies the balance we strive for – a powerful guardian, a loyal family member, and a testament to the breed’s adaptability.
Our Philosophy:
- Family First: Our Anatolians are integral members of our family, raised with love, respect, and consistent training.
- Suburban Harmony: We specialize in raising Anatolians who thrive in suburban environments, emphasizing socialization and adaptability.
- Responsible Guardianship: We believe in educating owners on responsible guardianship, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the dog and the community.
- Breed Preservation: We are committed to preserving the Anatolian Shepherd Dog’s unique heritage and working abilities.
Explore Our Website:
- Learn more about Rosin and his availability for stud services.
- Discover our breeding philosophy and practices.
- Read about our experiences raising Anatolians in a suburban setting.
- View photos and videos of our dogs.
- Contact us with any questions.
Fiddler’s Dream Anatolians – Where Tradition Meets Modern Living.
Select Dog at Woofstock 2018
Rosin at Western Doggie Roundup 2018 – BOB
About Rosin
Rosin is a well-rounded dog with a very sound temperament. He is a home and family guardian who has had exposure to livestock but currently does not have any of his own to guard. Rosin is athletic with nice reach and drive weighing in at approximately 145 – 150 lbs. He meets the AKC breed standard for Anatolian Shepherd Dogs with no disqualifying faults, Embark Vet Clear.
Rosin at Mountain Meadow Llama Ranch
Stud Dog
At this time, although we have two beautiful intact AKC female Anatolians, we are only offering stud dog service, frozen only, to select bitches with brucellosis negative and all required health testing.
Puppies
Rosin sired a litter in Virginia, and one in Valley Center, CA.
The Girls
Rosin sired a litter in Virginia, and one in Valley Center, CA.
Always on Alert
He’s always listening (and sniffing the
air) to what is happening near and far.
It’s a breed trait that they quard as far
as they can “see, hear and smell.”
Our History
Me holding a 5 1/2 week old Rosin
The Beginning
My first meeting with Rosin was in Northerm California, he and his littermates were about 5 1/2 months old.
By then I knew which puppy was going to be mine, as the breeder had chosen, so my visit was all about meeting him.
Since I am a professional violinist I took one of my violins up with me and one of the things I did while visiting the puppies was to play live music for them.
Sasha – Dad – Blue
About Me
I started in this breed in 1994, with an
Anatolian rescue mix. I had never heard
of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, but after
being asked multiple times if my dog
were an Anatolian, this prompted me
into researching the breed and local
breeders.
My research took me to
meeting a well-known long-time
breeder of Anatolians Quinn (Skip) and
Marilyn Harned of Sakarya Anatolians.
Not long after I got my first purebred
Anatolian from Sakarya Anatolians.
Health Tests
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America and AKC recommend Hip and Elbow testing at a minimum, for breeding stock. Rosin has both of those as well as his CHIC certification and a health screening from Embark.
Pedigrees
Rosin has an excellent pedigree with a French import on the sire’s side.
At Local Shows
Rosin has shown in California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon.