Hello, there, RAGOM Nation!  
Linus has arrived in America, and wow- what a stunning dog!  He'd speak for himself in this update, but, well.....I'll be honest; he doesn't know a lick of English.  But, I'll speak for him today.  Maybe, he can try some broken English in his next "pup"date!
Linus has been getting to know us and his new environment everyday.  Each day brings new discoveries for him, which is wonderful to watch.  Linus is about 2-3 years old, male, and has a beautiful coat.  It's a light cream color, to go with his absolutely gorgeous honey-colored eyes.  I brought him to the vet to get looked over, and I couldn't tell you how many people came to visit him and comment on how beautiful he is.  I even was stopped by a motorcycle rider while crossing the street, while he yelled "HEY! GORGEOUS DOG YOU HAVE!" to which I replied "THANKS! HE'S TURKISH!".  
We went to the vet the other day, just to make sure that he is making progress and doesn't have any underlying issues.  He has a condition called "Ehrlichia", which is a tick-borne disease.  He is asymptomatic and it doesn't change his daily quality of life.  He also had Conjunctivitis, an infection of the eyes.  We got some ointment for that and it is clearing up nicely. Other than that, he is pretty healthy (minus the fact that he is malnourished; we're working on that!).  He weighs 50 lbs, is neutered, and could probably pack on a few pounds and be alright.  He doesn't have any shortage of food or treats here, so I wouldn't be surprised if he packs on a little "holiday weight" (he's in good company, I promise!).
Linus has a very distinct personality.  I think it adds to his charming character.  Linus is the neighborhood patrol dog - he will let you know when anything seems peculiar.  Upon waking up, he goes straight outside with our Golden girl Sadie to patrol the yard.  He (I kid you not) will check every gate on the fence, check the perimeter, do his business, and then come inside.  From there, he checks the upper level (which we have baby-gated off) for any peculiar activity.  Then, he naps.  He likes to nap a lot.  I think he's making up for lost time, since most of his life has been likely spent staying alert, since you can't really get quality sleep when you're defending yourself from other animals in a forest.  That just doesn't happen.  He also is amused by toys.  Not all the time, but he likes stuffies (it looks like it's winter in my house from all the fuzz) and bones.  He also likes being petted, he tolerates kids (5 & 6 year old neighbor boys came over and gave him some love- and they got licks in return), and pretty much wants to be next to you at all times possible.  He is okay with a crate during a work day (with a little whining...can't blame him) and sleeps in it at night (which he is totally okay with).  He loves dog beds, too!
What would Linus like in his new home?  Well, pretty simple.  Loving family members who give him tons of attention, a soft place to sleep, a kitty-free environment, and tons of food and treats.  He is very alert to cats, so I would recommend he goes to a place without cats.  I would also recommend that he has a fence, since he would probably wander away without one.  Older kids would be fine, but for now, I am guessing tiny children won't work for him, either.  He also needs consistent training, and lots of it.  He has never had training, and needs to learn English commands.  
Does Linus sound like a guy that can hang out in your home?  Please contact your Placement Adviser for more information!  He will be at the Edina Meet and Greet this weekend along with his travel buddies, so please come out and give him a warm Minnesotan welcome!