I'm the breeder behind Rising Phoenix Farm located in Morning View, KY. CURRENT WAIT LIST IS TWO YEARS. All of my Anatolian Shepherds are working livestock guardian dogs living with their herds 24/7. They must have proper temperament, conformation, and working ability to be considered for the program.
I do not place puppies in pet homes under any circumstances as my lines are working lines and not appropriate as house dogs.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
When I was looking for a new breeder to get additional Anatolian Shepherds, I found it was very difficult to find the type of breeder that I was looking for. I needed dogs that were raised outside with livestock from the very beginning. After I finally found the very few like-minded breeders, I started my own breeding program to raise more dogs in a suitable, encouraging, and working environment.
What makes your program special?
All puppies are raised using the Puppy Culture program. They are highly socialized in their time here. They are exposed to livestock from the very beginning and living with them full time. The puppies learn very early that their job is the livestock. I also show a few of the dogs in AKC shows to prove that conformationally correct working dogs can be successful in the show ring.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, health records, and a lifetime of breeder support, friendship, and access to a private group of other puppy buyers from our program. The deposit is non-refundable if you choose you no longer want a puppy. Deposits can be moved to future litters if the situation changes or an appropriate puppy isn't available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
Rising Phoenix Farm 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
Dilara, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Dilara
Dilara is a female Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Capkin, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Capkin
Capkin is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Atlayan, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Atlayan
Atlayan is a female Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Namus, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Namus
Namus is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Rising Phoenix Farm 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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)
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).