Fiddler’s Dream Anatolians
- Valley Center, CA
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel A., the breeder behind Fiddler’s Dream Anatolians located in Valley Center, CA. I’m dedicated to preserving the Anatolian Shepherd’s structure, character, and guardian instincts. With an experienced mentor, I select pairings for health, temperament, and breed type. My dogs live in my home, and I help prospective owners understand the breed’s needs.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
My involvement in breeding began as a stud dog owner. I’ve learned alongside an experienced breeder & friend, attending reproduction seminars and expanding my understanding of health testing and thoughtful breeding decisions. As I take the next step with my own girls, that mentorship continues. I’m committed to ongoing education & preserving the qualities that make Anatolian Shepherds so special.What makes your program special?
My program is small and personal, built around dogs I know and love. Working closely with an experienced mentor, I aim to preserve the Anatolian Shepherd’s soundness, temperament, and distinctive breed qualities. My experience in the show ring helps inform that goal, and I value helping prospective owners understand the breed’s independent nature and guardian instincts.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Rachel partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
Price
“Our pricing reflects thoughtful breeding, health-tested parents, and careful puppy raising. The right home matters most. We welcome questions about pricing and breed suitability. No deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Breeder's location
Meet in Valley Center, CA
5793 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
5826 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Rachel can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Rachel
Club memberships
Rachel is a member of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs International and Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America Code of Ethics Breeder, CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Fiddler’s Dream 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
Rosin, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Rosin
Rosin is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog over 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rachel decided to make him part of their program. Rachel 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
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Fiddler’s Dream 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
