The Anatolian is a slow maturing breed and the newly acquired puppy is not an instant livestock defender. A puppy needs to learn the rules, and develop enough size and confidence to protect himself before he or she can be a reliable guardian. Some pups will show guardian behavior at 3 to 6 months, but they will command more respect from trespassers and predators once they are at least 8 months old. Confidence increases with maturity.

Anatolians can adapt to just about any type of weather, from the high temperatures of summer to the lows of winter. They can stay outdoors during most climatic conditions, with a good dog house for protection from the elements, and plenty of water in all seasons. It is a good idea to have extra shade for the dog to lie in during the hotter days of summer. During those hot summer days, Anatolians will frequently dig cavernous holes, rather than use a doghouse.

The Anatolian Shepherd originated from the region of Turkey, and is a large working dog used primarily as a livestock guardian. This ancient breed was bred to be a hardy survivor in the harsh climate and terrain of Turkey, and has a half-long or a shorter coat that is dense, double, and ideal for most climates.

This is not the breed for everyone, and should not become 'the breed of the month', as has happened to some breeds. This breed is, first and foremost, a guarding dog, with strong independence and dominance drives, and it requires a responsible approach to successful management. Time and effort is required to keep Anatolians socialized and well-behaved. They are very strong and can be very stubborn at times.

Livestock producers who feed ruminant animals must comply with the following requirements under the law: Producers who mix feed for both cattle and non-ruminant animals (such as hogs and poultry) and use prohibited material in the non-ruminant feed must use a completely separate mixer for the cattle feed.

All dogs, no matter what the breed, will chase if something runs. If you live in a rural area, you should be aware that Ridgebacks have a natural hunting instinct and you need to supervise your dog accordingly.

No. The gene for the plush coat is present in GSD's. However it is considered a fault and most breeders do not select for the trait. The plush coat is the most common variety of Shiloh Shepherd, however there is also a smooth coated variety.

There are several reasons. First, Anatolians are large breed dogs that carry a wide frame, with males capable of weighing over 150 pounds. This renders them genetically compatible with OEMs. Second, Anatolians live unusually long lives for a large breed dog, routinely living 10+ years. Third, Anatolians have a tighter mouth than OEMs, which results in AMs having a tighter mouth as well, lessening the amount of drool.

According to experts, there's no evidence that CWD can be naturally transmitted to domestic livestock. Chronic wasting disease is similar in some respects to two known livestock diseases: Scrapie, which affects domestic sheep and goats worldwide and has been recognized for over 200 years; and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), which is a more recent disease of cattle in the United Kingdom.

Go to the Washington State Department of Agriculture Web site for recording or renewing a livestock brand. The fee is $120.00 which registers the brand until December 31, 2007. Then, all brand owners will be sent a renewal notice to cover an additional four years. Our Web site has more information on our Livestock Identification Program.

It is a fault that extends between from Karl?ova in the east and Mudurnu valley in the westIt is one of the most active and most important faults which is 1200 km in lenght and 100-10 km in width.

Yes. The GSD is a "double-coated" dog with an undercoat and guard hairs. The guard hairs will be shed all year. The undercoat is "blown" twice a year. The shedding is pretty much constant, but a regular weekly brushing keeps things under control.

The correct GSD coat is relatively short with an obvious undercoat. As such it is quite waterproof. Some dogs are born with long coats which usually, though not always, are devoid of undercoat. Such coats are less useful and more difficult to groom, but many pet owners seem to like the long-coated version. Thus there is not strong selection against it, though very few breeders would deliberately breed from long-coated stock.

A child's parents are the child's natural guardians and in general may act for the child. In circumstances where the parents die or become incapacitated or if a child receives an inheritance or proceeds of a lawsuit or insurance policy exceeding $15,000, the Court must appoint a guardian. Both parents or a surviving parent may make and file with the Clerk of the Court a written declaration naming a guardian of the child's person or property to serve if both parents die or become incapacitated.

Typically a guardianship allows the guardian to be paid for his or her services. The guardian is also entitled to attorney fees to seek legal advice. In addition, the court will require a guardian to purchase a type of insurance policy known as a surety bond to protect the guardianship estate. The costs and expenses of a guardianship are paid from the property of the person.

If you have children under the age of 18 you should appoint a Guardian or Guardians. They could be appointed to act on your death or only once you and your partner have both passed away. If you and your partner are unmarried then the mother of the children will need to appoint the father as her first choice of guardian as, under current law, he does not have any automatic rights to the children if she passes away first.

It is very common for the guardians to be executors. It normally follows that if you trust someone to take care of your children, then they should have some form of access to the assets of the estate to provide for your children. It should also be mentioned that there are some instances where the Guardian (e.g. a divorced parent) should not be allowed direct access to the assets, but go through an alternative Executor. We have a fixed fee for preparing and writing your Will.

The federal government does not pay direct compensation for livestock losses. However, a private conservation group, Defenders of Wildlife, has established a fund to compensate livestock producers up to market value for documented losses due to wolves. This fund has been operation in the northern Rocky Mountain region since 1987 and in the Southwest since 1998. Visit www.defenders.org/wolfcomp.html for more information or call (520) 623-9653.

Yes and no to both. Most GSD's are eager and willing to learn and enjoy training sessions (don't overdo with a young pup - they just don't have the attention span). If you start young and teach your puppy its order in your "pack", problems with training will be minimized. However, GSD's tend to have more dominant personalities than some breeds and can be stubborn, so some care in training is recommended. Classes are extremely beneficial.

Shiloh Shepherds are eager to please and learn very quickly with repetition, consistency, and positive reinforcement. As with any large dog, socialization and basic obedience training is essential to having your own canine good citizen. There are Shilohs who go on to compete in obedience, and some have gone to be Service Dogs as well as work in Search and Rescue.

ASCA has a Books and Videos listing. You can request a copy from the ASCA Business Office and it is also available on the web site at: http://www.asca.org/Education/bookvid.htm

A probate court will appoint a guardian to direct the legal, financial affairs and/or the personal care of a person who is not able to manage his or her own affairs because of a mental disability. Family members or others can ask the court to act to protect someone who appears to be lacking ability to do so for him or herself and is therefore "incompetent." If the court finds that the person is incompetent and a guardianship is necessary, the court will appoint a guardian.

Yvonne says: Westies will alert to strangers coming to the house, and they will bark if allowed to. However, they are so friendly that I suspect they'd show a robber where the silver is hidden if it means they get some attention!

Answer: The college will release information pertaining to individual judicial cases to the parents or guardians of students who are dependents under the age of 21if the student is found responsible for a violation. If a student is under 21 years of age, and is found to be responsible for violating campus drug or alcohol regulations, notification will be sent to his/her parent regardless of dependent status. Answer: Criminal charges are just that, criminal.