Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are a joy to see in action, taking long, supple steps that give the impression of great power, like a big cat stalking its prey.
About the Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Originally, these big, powerful dogs were used to guard sheep in Anatolia. They are hard-working dogs that are able to handle extreme climatic conditions, from high summer to freezing temperatures in winter.These big, sturdily built dogs are resilient and speedy, well-behaved and bold without being aggressive. Faithful and affectionate to their owners throughout their life, as an adult they are distrustful of strangers.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- Turkey
- Group
- FCI Group 2, AKC Working Group
- Size category
- Very large
- Avg life expectancy
- 10–13 years
Loving / Assertive / Alert / Confident / Calm / Friendly / Independent / Intelligent / Loyal / Obedient / Sociable / Resilient
Key facts
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