Hi, My name is Maureen Charnstrom and together with my husband John we own and breed the Anatolian Shepherd Dog under the Kennel Name of "Cappadocia". We are situated just north of Adelaide, in South Australia, where we have a small acreage with our beloved dogs, Goats, Sheep, Emus, Australian Wildlfe and our Red Deer 'Benz'.
It had taken some research, and a lot of dog searching to find the 'right dog' for our needs. A move from the city back to the country meant that the pretty but comical Afghan Hound, was not going to be suitable, and the more outgoing Rottweiller or Doberman was not going to be accepted by local sheep farmers. Our rescue work with Australian Wildlife also meant that we had to have a dog, that accepted 'everything' on our property as his charges, and that he/she would treat them as equals."KHAN" Ch. Siviri. Bakici Erkan 18.12.1993 Height 75cm - 29.5ins
Weight 55 kg - 120 lbs
Hush was purchased originally as a companion to Khan, and the two of them kept intruders at bay, also watching carefully over the incubator and hatchery. On more than one occasion we were saved from intruders and trespassers, all because two wonderful dogs were protecting their 'own'. Hush also joined Khan on shows, and was also titled to Aus. Champion a week after him. She took Challenge Bitch and Runner up Best of Breed at the Royal Adelaide Show in 1995, just behind her mate."HUSH" Ch. Nivri Shushtah29.7.1992 Height 69.6cm - 27ins
Weight 45kg - 99 lbs
Ellie was the result of Hush's first litter with us - sire - Ransu Asker. She is a rough coat, paddock dog, with the occasional show in her first year. She was Reserve Challeng Bitch to her mother in 1995 at the Royal Adelaide Show. She never liked the limelight of the show, and the long days made her restless to get back to her charges, so we never pursued her 'beauty' career. Ellie lives permanently with sheep, and has earned quite a name for herself in the local area. During the year 1997 Ellie killed 13 foxes on not only our property but surrounding farms. She is a restless dog, that thinks ALL the sheep in the area are hers to look after. She is now confined to a smaller paddock with electric fences, so she cannot escape. The first year of her inprisonment a nearby farmer asked where 'his' dog was, as he had already lost 40 plus lambs to foxes. He stated with pride, that when 'the lil girl' was around we didn't lose any. As much as this makes us proud, we are not prepared to have her roam the countryside, playing good samaritan and midwife." "ELLIE"Cappadocia Gusel Asamet
6 - 1- 1995
Height 69.5cm - 27ins
Weight 41 kg - 90 lbs
Bubba is shared owned by myself and Cathy Radcliffe. He is rather a lucky dog, in that he has a shared life between the both of us. During his long stays with us, he lives permanently with Emu,"Bubba"Coban Kopegi Babyani
Height 82.5cm - 32.5ins
Weight 60kg - 132lb
and on alternate weekends stays with Cathy in the city, with her dogs, goes to the dog shows, and sleeps on a 'bed'. Has even been seen in Sydney Airport after jetsetting off for his annual holiday.
Nala is now a registered 'Kangal' Dog. She has been with goats since age 8 weeks, only coming out to go to a few shows. Even though we think Nala is a wonderful specimen of a dog, the judges don't agree with our view. LOL So her show days were short lived, much to her delight. She is a devoted charge, and as yet has not had to prove her skills against anything other than a visiting peacock. Even though she killed this large bird, she did not attempt to eat it, but rather left it, not letting her goats near the "prey"."Nala"Height 71 cm - 28 ins
Arkadas Eda
Weight 43 kg - 94.5lb
"Jag" Cappadocia Demeleon
27.2.1998
Height 81.5cm - 32 ins
Weight 52kg - 122lb
Yamba came to us late 1998, from a rather distratrous situation. She was rescued along with 2 other bitches: ' Hilly & Zimmie'. Yamba has taken a long time to settle, but is a wonderful gentle creature, devoted beyond belief to us her new family. She has just produced a healthy litter of unexpected puppies after visiting the 'Bubba'. She has become a house dog and companion to Hush. We do not intend to show Yamba as we feel it would be too traumatic for her, but instead we are doing obedience training, where she seems so willing to please."Yamba"
Cotelli..........
Like all devoted Grandparents, we cannot let go by without the 'brag' album."Grandpuppies"
The following photos are from a Hush and Khan litter. She produced
7 sons, no daughters.
'Caleb' owned by Cathy Radcliffe, was the runt of the
litter. As you can see he certainly turned out a magnificent
dog, not only in looks but in manner. Cathy does off lead obedience
training with him.
'Cody' owned by Gloria Gromball. Has always been
a poser ever since he was a puppy. But then having a photo happy
mum helps!
'Simba' owned and adored by the Creighead family. Simba is
also off lead trained, and is strictly a couch potato!
'Ben' owned by David Masterson. Ben was a water baby from the
beginning.
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17 Day Road. Reeves Plains. South Australia. 5502
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