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Two Superior Lucky Hit Working Females |
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![]() Conard's Tawny Kat in 1995 warning the intruder (a photographer using a telephoto lens), to stop approaching the goats. |
![]() Conard's Tawny Kat's daughter, Lucky Hit Tawny Shadow in 2001 |
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#1 AKC ALL BREED       2006 & 2007 #3 AKC BREED FEB 2008 WESTMINISTER DOG SHOW CHAMPION BIRINCI'S YAHSI     Co-owned by     LUCKY HIT     and INANNA Anatolians ![]()
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#1 AKC BREED #2 AKC ALL BREED INANNA BAY BOUDREAU OF LUCKY HIT     Sire: Ch BIRINCI'S YAHSI     Dam: Ch Maranda's Matilda Bay (Grace)     Co-owned by     Erin Tallon     and INANNA Anatolians ![]() |
#2 AKC BREED FEMALE #6 AKC BREED ASHLEY MANOR'S DIVAKIZ OF LUCKY HIT         Sire: Ch BIRINCI'S YAHSI         Dam: Ch Lucky Hit Shadow Diva)     Owned by LUCKY HIT Anatolians ![]() |
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#1 AKC ALL-BREED #5 AKC BREED CHAMPION LUCKY HIT Shadow ZIRVA         Sire's Sire: CHAMPION Birinci's Yahsi         Sire's Dam: CHAMPION Maranda's Matilda Bay (Grace)     Dam: LUCKY HIT Tawny Shadow .....     Owned by LUCKY HIT Anatolians ![]() |
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Acticles and Information ------------- Click a picture or title below to open the article provided by the Lucky Hit Anatolian Shepherd site. |
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MAKE CERTAIN YOUR PUP COMES FROM WORKING STOCK
Comments on a Working Article In the Anatolian Times, VOL. 1, 2008, pgs. 25-29 | |||||||||||||
Overview of my Working Anatolians, Past and Present
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How I Raise Strictly Working Anatolian Pups
(I no longer raise my pups as Strictly Working pups. Now I heavily socialize them and find that while they are not as tightly bonded to the flock, correctly bred Anatolians still maintain full guardian abilities and behaviors.) |
Correcting Rough Play in AnatoliansLinks to short article with Erick's plan to correct rough play in Anatolians. |
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An Article discussing How I Designate Coat Color on the AKC Registration Form
"Coat Color on the AKC Reg Form" page |
How to Obtain a Lucky Hit Anatolian Puppy Next litter Spring 2008 |
Coat Color Genetics in Dogs
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2004 NATIONAL SPECIALTY CRITIQUE
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Mektup of Obruk Article by Mrs Caroline Southen
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Links to Anatolian Pictures and Information by Name
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Links to AKC Anatolian Shepherd Breed Standard
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Links to Pictures with Insight about Anatolians Guarding Horses
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![]() Links to "A First Time Owner's Experience Raising a Working Anatolian: Part 1 of 3" This three Part Article is full of tips and practical information! |
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Links to "A First Time Owner's Experience Raising a Working Anatolian: Part 2 of 3" This three Part Article is full of tips and practical information! |
Links to "A First Time Owner's Experience Raising a Working Anatolian: Part 3 of 3" This three Part Article is full of tips and practical information! |
Links to "DOUBLE DOG DARE: How an Arizona Couple Came to Give Predators a One-Two Punch to Help Protect Their Small Dairy Goat Herd" By David Heininger Another informational article from a first time Anatolian owner! |
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Links to "My Journey From Major Mall Girl to My Working Anatolian, Major" By Barbara Horn, Taylor and Horn Goat Company, Georgetown, Texas Another informational article from a first time Anatolian owner! |
Links to "A Tribute to Conard's Golden Girl (Brandy)," By Dee Hadorn, Cerulean Farm, Harrah, Oklahoma An informational article from a long time Anatolian owner! |
![]() Links to "CAN JUDGING FOR TYPE SERVE PERFORMANCE?" By Richard G Beauchamp as seen in "DOGS IN REVIEW" May 2005 issue An article by the renowned author, editor, and AKC Judge, Richard G Beauchamp, demonstrating that judging for correct physical characteristics can serve the working dog breeder! |
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Links to "Anatolian Guardian Dogs - A Tale of Two Breeders" An informational article from a first time Anatolian owner! |
Links to "Physical Characteristics of Working Anatolians" An article discussing some of the physical characteristics I believe are necessary in working Anatolians! This article is quoted extensively in Judge Beauchamp's article (published in Dogs in Review in 2005), "CAN JUDGING FOR TYPE SERVE PERFORMANCE?" |
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LINK to LUCKY HIT'S AKC CHAMPION SPECIAL
CHAMPION BIRINCI'S Yahsi (Handsome) #1 AKC ALL BREED 2006 & 2007 Sire of the 2007 #1 Breed and #2 All Breed Anatolian Sire of the 2007 #2 Breed Female Anatolian Sire of Multiple Group Placement Anatolians Grandsire of Group Placing Anatolian Sire and Grandsire of Numberous Working Anatolians
ON THE RANCH FULL TIME FOR HIS FIRST TWO YEARS LINK to CHAMPION Birinci's Yahsi's (Handsome's) and CHAMPION Maranda's Matilda Bay's (Grace's) 2004 PUPPY PICTURES
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LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
CHAMPION INNANA'S BETHANY Bay of LUCKY HIT AKC CHAMPION IN ONLY TWO SHOW WEEKENDS IN HOUSTON AND SAN ANTONIO!!! PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME HER ENTIRE LIFE Bethany is being bred to Lucky Hit's Shadow Kasif (Case) in late February, 2008. | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
CHAMPION LUCKY HIT'S Shadow DIVA Owned by Jim and Sydney Williams Bred by Erick Conard, Lucky Hit Ranch ANOTHER LUCKY HIT AKC CHAMPION WORKING DOG!!! Diva is the dam of Lucky Hit's Working Female CHAMPION Ashley Manors Divakiz Lucky Hit, the #2 AKC Breed Female in 2007. (see below). | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S 2007 AKC CHAMPION SPECIAL
CHAMPION Ashley Manors DivaKIZ LUCKY HIT (KIZZIE)         Sire: Ch BIRINCI'S YAHSI         Dam: Ch Lucky Hit Shadow Diva) #2 AKC Breed Female in 2007 #6 overall AKC Breed Anatolian in 2007 Actively working in the pasture guarding goats, llama, geese, and ducks WON BEST OF BREED, TWO (2) FOUR POINT MAJORS, and TWO (2) THREE POINT MAJORS IN FOUR SHOW WEEKENDS WHEN A YEAR OLD At six months months of age... GROUP 3 Puppy Sweepstakes, BEST OPPOSITE SEX and 2 points PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Kizzie is a real sweetheart! | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S 2008 AKC CHAMPION SPECIAL
CHAMPION LUCKY HIT Shadow ZIRVA
Zirva is both aloof and loving! | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
CHAMPION LUCKY HIT Sahara SIPER Took BEST OF BREED a FOUR POINT MAJOR and THREE POINT MAJOR in one show weekend at 12 months Finished from the puppy class exclusively handled by a 14 year old junior handler! PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Siper's excellent conformation is matched by her excellent working temperament! | ||
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LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
LUCKY HIT Sahara KIZIL Took WINNERS BITCH and THREE POINT MAJOR at 12 months handled by me! PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Kizil has a floating trot beautiful to watch in the pasture! | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
LUCKY HIT Shadow LAVANTA Took BEST OF BREED with a THREE POINT MAJOR at ONLY SIX MONTHS! PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Keep your eyes on this one! | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
LUCKY HIT Shadow PATLICAN Took WINNERS BITCH and THREE POINT MAJOR at 13 months handled by a novice! PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Keep your eyes on this one! | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
LUCKY HITS SEVEN of Nine Shown ONE Weekend Only at 11 Months Took BEST OF BREED and 3 point Majors BOTH DAYS 12th Anatolian in USA on 6/6/2002! PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Seven loves working and is great with newborns! | ||
LINK to LUCKY HIT'S
LUCKY HITS Shadow BEAU Shown ONE Weekend Only at 11 Months Took BEST OPPOSITE and 3 point Majors BOTH DAYS PROVEN SUPERIOR WORKING ABILITY ON THE RANCH FULL TIME IN A TRUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Beau lives in California guarding geese, ducks, and chickens! |
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PEDIGREE for SHADOW
& DUKE
PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS PEDIGREE for AUTUMN
& CASE
PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS BIRINCI'S Yahsi (HANDSOME)
AKC CHAMPION and PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOG co-owned by LUCKY HIT RANCH and INANNA ANATOLIANS PEDIGREE for YAHSI (HANDSOME)
& GRACE Both Sire and Dam are AKC CHAMPIONS LINK to Handsome and Grace 2004 PUPPY PICTURES Yahsi AND Grace 2004 PUPPY PICTURES PEDIGREE for AUTUMN
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PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS PEDIGREE for AKASMA
YAHSI (HANDSOME)
PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS SAHARA
YAHSI (HANDSOME)
PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS PEDIGREE for SHADOW
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PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS PEDIGREE for YAHSI
& DIVA
PROVEN LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS BOTH SIRE AND DAM ARE AKC CHAMPIONS PEDIGREE for BETHANY
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My first priority in breeding Anatolians is to breed for pups with Superior Working Ability with True Flock Guardian Temperament, Character, and Demeanor. Because I place WORKING ABILITY as my FIRST PRIORITY, my pups are best suited for individuals seeking an Anatolian who want their dog's primary duty to be a flock guardian. As a bonus (and because I also select for superior conformation) I expect my pups to have excellent conformation in addition to superior working ability! I have produced Champions and co-own Champion Birinci's Yahsi, one of the top show dogs in the United States (proven for his first two years on the ranch as an exceptional working dog). He has been the Number 1 All Breed Anatolian for a number of years and is the sire of the No 1 Breed Anatolian and the #2 Breed Female Anatolian in 2007. In addition, he has produced numberous AKC Champions and won BEST OF BREED at the WESTMINISTER DOG SHOW in February, 2008. You can learn more details about the dogs I've been showing by clicking the appropriate links above. You can see that they have been doing very well in the show ring even though they live 24/7 in the pasture with their goats, llamas, ducks and geese! I take them from the pasture to the show ring and then return them back to the pasture! ![]() Lucky Hit pups are always raised with goats and llamas and I begin the process of accepting ducks and geese. These pups are from Sahara/Shadow 2006 litter At Lucky Hit Ranch
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TOKAT eats supper while baby-sitting two week old kid.
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![]() Kane Erick with his Doberman, Kane In Corpus Christi, Texas, May, 1977 Winning 1st Open Dog, 1st Working Group, and 2nd Highest Scoring Dog in Show. This show had ~ 500 obedience entries. "Kane was an amazing dog - beautiful, intelligent, and loving." |