I found my 9 month old Turkish Boz pup online at Emerald Mtn Ranch.
Our property is visited frequently by coyotes and we knew we needed a coyote-deterrent!!
My husband and I were very impressed with the entire experience we had with EMR and the Stanko family.
Jan knew I had concerns letting such a big untrained dog out for potty breaks, during our 2 day drive home. Knowing I couldn’t drive to Colorado to get him for another month, she wasted no time training him on the leash and getting in and out of a vehicle. We are eternally grateful for that!
As a veterinarian, I have seen the best and worst of living conditions that animals/pets endure. I was very impressed with EMR! The animal pens and pastures were large, very clean and offered plenty of shelter. The animals appeared healthy, quiet and relaxed suggesting they feel content and not stressed. We even spent the night on their property in our RV and I was surprised at how quiet it was especially with “all those dogs!”
The Stankos are very knowledgeable about all the LGD breeds and were very helpful in guiding us on our new journey with Bailiff.
We have two amazing Boz dogs from Emerald Mtn Ranch and can’t say enough good things about them! The breed is awesome and the experience/intro to guarding these pups come with is amazing. Jan is very knowledgeable and helpful. 100% recommend EMR!!
My Boz, Lucas, is six months old. He is a wonderful dog. Working with Jan Stanko was a seamless experience. Her dogs are everything she purports them to be. She continues to be a great source of support for this first time LGD owner. Lucas is a healthy puppy with an excellent temperament. When he has reached maturity, I will be buying another puppy from Emerald Mountain Ranch!
Choosing a Turkish Boz Shepherd for our family was a big decision, and working with Jan at Emerald Mtn Ranch made all the difference. We brought home Nika a few weeks ago, and she is now 10 weeks old—happy, healthy, and already showing us exactly why this breed is so revered. It’s clear that Jan isn’t just focused on breeding; she is dedicated to preserving the real-world workability and stable temperament of these dogs. You can really see the effort she puts into early socialization. Honestly, training Nika has felt almost effortless because she is just so bright and eager to connect with us. What has truly blown me away, though, is how deeply hardwired her instincts are at such a young age. On one of our first family walks, our toddler started to head toward a neighbor’s farm dog. Before I could even react, Nika had already moved, calmly placing herself between our son and the other dog. She didn’t panic; she just evaluated the situation with a composure you rarely see in a puppy. Throughout the rest of the walk, she kept checking back on all the kids, naturally making sure the whole ‘pack’ was together and safe. Watching her protect and look after my children gives me so much peace of mind. If you are looking for a clear-headed, loyal guardian who is actually a joy to have around the family, I can’t recommend Jan and Emerald Mtn Ranch enough. Thank you, Jan, for raising such an incredible pup; she’s already a vital part of our family.