Apex Anatolians
- Frenchtown, MT
Meet the breeder
I'm Natalie T., the breeder behind Apex Anatolians located in Frenchtown, MT. Apex Anatolians is focused on Anatolians as working livestock and homestead guardian dogs with sound minds (temperament and aptitude) and bodies (fully health tested parents, mindful rearing). For small family ranchers and farmers, nothing comes close to the return on investment of a well-bred LGD.
Q. & A. with Natalie
Why did you start breeding?
My dogs perform an important function, and I had many people ask me for pups from 2011 on. Given the need for these dogs, I found a complementary female and began my breeding program in 2013. I have since built my program on the tenets of proper temperament, working aptitude, and health. My breeding prospects are DNA and X-ray checked by OFA and PennHip for soundness.What makes your program special?
As one of the few working LGD kennels that performs true health testing (OFA/PennHip, not private Vet scoring), we stand apart. Our predator load in the Montana Rockies is expansive, and the genetics I match for are unique. Anyone dealing with apex predators moving in on their small acreage homestead or family farm can see the value in a pup selected for them out of proven, tested parents.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red fawn, fawn, brindle, biscuit and white, and gray fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
White Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Girl
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
D.J Girl 3 Fawn
Went homeFemale
D.J Boy 1
Went homeMale
D.J Girl 2 Fawn
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
D.J Girl 6 Pinto
Went homeFemale
D.J Girl 5 Brindle
Went homeFemale
D.J Girl 1 Fawn
Went homeFemale
D.J Girl 4 Fawn
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Natalie
Natalie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing is: $4000+ Anatolian Shepherd pup Our pups come from Health Tested, working parents and go through specific curriculum to prepare for a life of purpose! Once pups are born, I take a $1000 non-refundable reservation fee along with your signed puppy contract to secure your place on the pup list. Pups are placed based on their evaluation and your app.”
Contract & health guarantee
Natalie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Natalie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Natalie directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Natalie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Frenchtown, MT
4913 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Missoula Montana Airport (was Missoula Airport)
4915 miles away
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More about Natalie
Club memberships
Natalie is a member of Five Valley Kennel Club and Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Natalie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Natalie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Natalie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Apex Anatolians meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Hercules, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Hercules
Hercules is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Jyn, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Jyn
Jyn is a total asset to our working LGD pack! She is able to work with any dog, male or female. Jyn's lineage goes back to recent imports, and she is an exceptional mother.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +4 more.
Daisy Duke, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Daisy Duke
Daisy Duke is a female Anatolian Shepherd Dog over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Stone, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Stone
Stone is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Severine, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Severine
Severine is a worker bee! She covers ground quickly to confront any percieved threats and has great instincts with baby livestock and puppies in training. Out of a modern dam line and an old (1990s) sire line, Severine brings great diversity to our breed! Sevy is a great mother and expecting her second litter in July 2022.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +3 more.
Xena, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Xena
Xena has a stellar temperament with stock and children, and she is very correct for the Anatolian Shepherd breed. This is her second and final litter
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Hagrid, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Hagrid
Hagrid is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Ares, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Ares
Ares is a large, dominant male in our pack. He came to us from an agro-tourism farm and is very well behaved in town settings. His solid temperament and good health scores have earned him a spot in our breeding lineup.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Apex Anatolians reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Anatolian Shepherd Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Full Embark Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Natalie to bring home their puppies.
Dana W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2022
+4Natalie was fantastic. Any questions I had she responded right away. When the pups were old enough I was able to visit them.
