New Anatolian Shepherd Puppy Owner’s Guide – Echo Valley Farm Tx

Anatolian Shepherds

Welcome to Echo Valley Farm Tx!

We specialize in the Anatolian Shepherd, a loyal, intelligent, and powerful livestock guardian dog breed. As a new puppy owner, you’ll want to get off to the right start — and this guide covers everything you need: vaccination schedules, deworming, heartworm prevention, and feeding from birth to 1 year old.

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🐶 About the Anatolian Shepherd

Anatolian Shepherds were bred in Turkey to guard livestock against large predators like wolves and bears. These dogs are independent, protective, and require consistent early health care to thrive.

💉 Puppy Vaccination Schedule

Age	Vaccine	Purpose
3 Weeks	6-Way Vaccine (1st Dose)	Begins immunity buildup
6 Weeks	6-Way Vaccine (2nd Dose)	Boosts immune protection
12 Weeks	6-Way + Leptospirosis	Adds Lepto protection
16 Weeks	Final Booster (if needed)	Long-term immunity

6-Way Vaccine Covers:Distemper, Adenovirus Type 1 & 2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Coronavirus (varies by manufacturer)

🪱 Deworming Schedule

Age	Deworming
2 Weeks	Dewormer #1
4 Weeks	Dewormer #2
6 Weeks	Dewormer #3
8 Weeks	Dewormer #4
10–12 Wks	Continue every 2 weeks
3–6 Months	Monthly until 6 months old

Common Dewormers: Pyrantel Pamoate (roundworms, hookworms), Fenbendazole (includes Giardia)

❤️ Heartworm Prevention

Age	Medication	Frequency
6–8 Weeks	Interceptor® (milbemycin oxime)	Monthly
Alternatives	Heartgard® Plus, Simparica Trio®	Monthly

⚠️ Do not skip heartworm doses. Continue every 30 days for life.

🥣 Feeding Schedule (Birth to 12 Months)

Age	Food Type	Frequency
0–4 Weeks	Mother’s milk or replacer	Every 3–4 hr
4–6 Weeks	Gruel (softened kibble)	4x daily
6–12 Weeks	Large breed puppy food	4x daily
3–6 Months	Large breed puppy food	3x daily
6–12 Months	Large breed puppy food	2x daily
12+ Months	Large breed adult formula	2x daily

🔹 We recommend premium, growth-balanced food for large breed puppies.

📝 Before Bringing Your Puppy Home

Ask your breeder for:

• ✅ Vaccination and deworming records

• ✅ Heartworm start date and brand

• ✅ Current feeding brand and amount

All Echo Valley Farm Tx puppies come with a full health record.

🐾 Final Thoughts

Your Anatolian Shepherd will be a loyal, protective companion for years to come. With early medical care and the right nutrition, your pup will grow into a confident guardian and family protector.

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