Oaklea Farm

Oaklea Farm is an Anatolian shepherd dog breeder in Tennessee Ridge, TN, in northwest Tennessee near Nashville. Richard Bean has spent several years refining breeding practices, registering litters with the American Kennel Club and prioritizing hip and eye evaluations.

Puppies are raised on a family-run farm with access to pasture and indoor shelter, where they mingle with household members and livestock to build steady temperaments. Health screenings follow breed club recommendations and routine veterinary visits ensure each pup is up to date on vaccinations and parasite prevention. Each dog receives daily handling from an early age to support adaptability and social confidence.

Drawing on the breed’s heritage as a guardian for sheep and goats, Oaklea Farm integrates basic livestock guarding skills into early training. Feedback from previous buyers notes the dogs’ calm presence around families and their natural protective instincts. Visitors often comment on the calm, pastoral setting where dogs move freely among fenced pastures and barns.