FRESH GENETICS FROM TURKEY

Preservation of the Turkish Boz Shepherd is not possible without continuous access to native Turkish bloodlines.

Closed populations collapse.

Fresh genetics preserve function.

Why Fresh Imports Are Essential

When breeding populations become closed, genetic diversity steadily declines.

This leads to:

Rising health problems

Weaker nerve and temperament

Loss of working instinct

Reduced structural quality

Fresh imports prevent genetic stagnation and help maintain true breed character.

Genetic Bottlenecks in Closed Populations

Small breeding pools create genetic bottlenecks.

Bottlenecks cause:

Concentration of defects

Reduced fertility

Increased disease expression

Declining performance

No registry can preserve a working breed without new genetic input.

Field-Selected Dogs from Turkey

Dogs in Türkiye are still selected primarily by survival, work, and function.

Not by trends, show standards, or social media.

These dogs represent the strongest remaining source of authentic working genetics.

Health, Bone Density, and Character Advantages

Fresh Turkish imports commonly demonstrate:

Heavier bone

Stronger joints

Higher endurance

Greater pain tolerance

Stable nerve

These traits strengthen breeding programs when used responsibly.

Import Selection Criteria

TBR supports importing dogs that demonstrate:

Verified origin

Working ability

Correct structure

Stable temperament

Imports must be selected intentionally.

Not every imported dog is breeding quality.