


I'm Catherine E., the breeder behind Birinci Anatolians located in Albemarle County, VA. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her forever home. We care about the Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed and do everything in our power to mate sound dogs to ensure healthy and happy puppies. Our puppies’ health and wellbeing is our main priority. It would be our pleasure to introduce your family to your next Anatolian!

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

Catherine 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.

Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Catherine.
Meet in Albemarle County, VA
Meet at Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
Club memberships
Catherine is a member of Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Former President of Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Birinci Anatolians meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Excellent level
Birinci 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.