Sandy Pines Homestead
- Avon Park, FL
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Boy 1
6 days old · Male
Girl 3
6 days old · Female
Girl 1
6 days old · Female
Boy 2
6 days old · Male
Girl 2
6 days old · Female
Boy 3
2 weeks old · Male
Girl 3
2 weeks old · Female
Boy 2
2 weeks old · Male
Upcoming litters
Planned Anatolian Shepherd Dog litter
Due Jan. 2027
Planned Anatolian Shepherd Dog litter
Due May 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel T., the breeder behind Sandy Pines Homestead located in Avon Park, FL. Our breeding purpose is to cultivate a bloodline of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs that stays true to their natural drive and temperament while improving the lives of their owners. We strive to produce high-quality, healthy puppies with a focus on exceptional working ability and temperament.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
I have always been a dog lover and as such was always interested in breeding. We absolutely fell in love with the Anatolian Shepherd as soon as we brought our Behr home. I knew his genetics shouldn’t end with him and added Ramsey the following year.What makes your program special?
We are new to breeding and aim to provide the healthiest pups with the best temperaments and solid work ethics making them suitable for large farms to small homesteads. I consider all puppies from our program extended family and therefore offer lifetime support to all puppy buyers.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Smurf
Went homeFemale
Pope
Went homeMale
Jay
Went homeMale
Julia
Went homeFemale
Lena
Went homeFemale
Baz
Went homeMale
Craig
Went homeMale
Deran
Went homeMale
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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Rachel partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Prices may increase/decrease based on the economy and current market. Full AKC registration is available at an additional cost to buyers who meet our criteria.”
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
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
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Breeder's location
Meet in Avon Park, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet in Tampa, FL
More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rachel’s links
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sandy Pines Homestead 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
Litter and program updates
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 23 July •…These pups are growing bigger and cuter by the minute 🥰. I will start accepting/requesting deposits from those interested in Sophie’s pups starting Monday 7/27. Your deposit reserves the puppy of your choice but I will steer you if you are undecided or looking for a specific personality. All these puppies are fairly laid back and independent at this point however personalities and litter dominance are still pending.
Behr and Sophie's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 23 July •…Ramsey’s litter is now live 🫶🏻. 3 girls and 2 boys. Individual photos are hard to capture while they are still in the whelping pen however individual pictures are coming soon.
Behr and Ramsey's litter
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Rachel T.
Program update on 19 July •…Watching both mommas with their babies via video while the low pressure system in the gulf creates much needed rain and thunderstorms. Both Ramsey and Sophie are doing great.
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 19 July •…Puppies are here 🤗. Ramsey did an excellent job and is settling into motherhood with her new babies born today. So far we have 5 and I think she is done. Updated litter info and individual puppy photos to come.
Behr and Ramsey's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 18 July •Getting very close. Labor watch has commenced 🤗. Can’t wait to see her beautiful babies 🥰
Behr and Ramsey's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 18 July •…I always fail to get photos when I’m in with them so a monitor photo is what we got 🥰. These rolly potatoes are now 1 week old and growing and growing. Sophie has been a wonderful and attentive momma. We are watching closely to assure all babies are able to nurse and get their “fill”. Individual photos later today.
Behr and Sophie's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 14 July •…This is part of what most people don’t see or think about when getting a puppy and why our puppies cost what they do. Every puppy in our program leaves with a piece of my heart. And my trust in you when you take one of our puppies has a price for that piece. The early mornings and the no sleep train are not cheap but they are worth every penny. We pride ourselves on our natural breeding program however natural does not mean we do not seek care. When momma Sophie wasn’t acting right…..a decision was made to get her to a doctor. Sometimes first time mommas fail to pass all the uterine materials. This slow down then slows everything down. Since she is a first time momma her hormones were a little late to the response game to help pass that remaining material and start producing milk. And her puppies were desperate for her milk to come in. Emergency vet gave momma a complete exam to verify this is what was happening with our girl and her pups who are quickly growing. Momma was given the post mommy cocktail of fluids, hormones, pain, nausea and calcium to help give her a little kickstart to flush out the remaining materials and get her producing milk for her babies . This should not be a problem with any future litters but we know the exact remedy next time now that we have seen it.
Behr and Sophie's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 14 July •The frequent eaters 😂🥰
Behr and Sophie's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 13 July •…Colors were assigned today as the litter theme and homestead names are still pending. When we started breeding I realized I wanted to remember each puppy and not just the “color” they were given. So every litter has a “theme” and then names associated with the theme. My husband and I thoroughly enjoy various tv series and generally those end up inspiring my decision. Pink/gray/purple are the girls 🩷 Yellow/orange/green are boys 💙
Behr and Sophie's litter
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Rachel T.
Litter update on 11 July •…Sophie is the proud mommy of 6 beautiful babies. Litter theme and names still pending. We will not accept any deposits until the babies have their eyes open and they are walking around. So at least 2 weeks. They will be posted individually.
Behr and Sophie's litter
Parent dogs
Sophie, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Sophie
Meet our newest addition 🥰. Sophie is an experienced guardian dog with excellent temperament. We are so happy to have her here at Sandy Pines and should have her first litter later this year.
Uploaded health tests
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Ramsey
Ramsey is new to our breeding program and produced her first litter with no complications. She has been exposed to goats, chickens, non guardian dogs, barn cats and kids of all ages. She has proven herself to be an excellent mother and fierce protector.
Uploaded health tests
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Behr
Behr is a full time working guardian on our homestead. He has been exposed to goats, chickens, non guardian dogs, barn cats and kids of all ages. He is a gentle giant and helps raise his babies.
Uploaded health tests
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Parent health testing
Excellent level
Sandy Pines Homestead 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
