Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Overview
This breed has its starting point in-Turkey, where they have been used as guard-dogs for property & livestock. The Anatolian-sheepdog is an old-fashioned-breed that is more than 6000-years old. These dogs were famous for their-ability to decide on autonomous-decisions and, in addition, for the ability to survive in severe-climates. This was necessary for the itinerant-lifestyle of which they were a-part. The Anatolian-sheepdog is seen as the national-image of Turkey.
Temperament
The breed is an exceptionally-given breed that’s also regularly used as-watchdogs. The Anatolian-sheepdog is intelligent and highly-trainable. They acquire new skills that are really-easy, but not suitable to beginners. The Anatolian-Sheepdog will require an owner to-prevail and be ready to control these dog. The dogs are calm, courageous & free; They aren’t aggressive either, though they could be careful with-strangers.
Seeing that this breed is a characteristic-guard dog, they could become possessive. The Anatolian-sheepdog is also hard on himself &, at times, he could be exceptionally stubborn. It’s vital that the dogs are legitimately-socialized, since they are to slow to achieve-development.
The Anatolian-Shepherd Dog isn’t aggressive among children, relatives or either different pets, as long as every ones mentioned are considered & calm in consequence. The dog is a dog that likes to invent his own-brain for anything, and instead of being-intelligent & fun, he likes to play-more as a job of supervision & defense.
However, one will still remain a decent friend if one receive a correct preparation. Insubordinately it’s not a race best for newcomers to the-life of the dog & reproduced to work & knows that it has an occupation-to do. Unless they’re properly socialized, both will quickly take upon the pioneer's work.
Lifespan
To think-about this breed, one’s should brush one’s jacket every day to have it clean & tangle free. This dog requires more of exercise & vast areas to move-openly. Because they’re a cunning race, both also need mental-stimulation to stay optimistic & healthy. If it’s properly reflected, it could be 15-years.
Shedding
This breed remains a low maintenance-animal with respect on preparation. Your leather-garment needs to remain brushed week after-week, although this visit-should be done more & more in moments of greater-detachment. A heavier-spill may happen seasonally. Depending at the sex, these Anatolian Shepherd-Dog could develop to be between twenty eight and 32-inches long, weighing-between ninety and 145-pounds.
Anatolian-sheepdog fur garment is normally short, rough & dense, & with a thick-coat. The breed has a general-lifespan of twelve to fifteen years, and these most well-known-disorders are thyroid-problems, entropion & sensitivity to chemicals & medications. In general it’s a solid species. Thoroughbred-Anatolian shepherd-dogs have smooth movements & are uniform & calm. They won’t be aggressive-unless they respond to different aggressive species. Both are light & have a great-resistance.
Breed Information
| Popularity: | 2018: #86 2017: #86 2016: #84 2015: #92 |
| Origin: | Turkey |
| Breed Group: | Working (AKC:1996) Guardian Dog (UKC) |
| Size: | Large |
| Type: | Purebred |
| Life span: | 10-13 years |
| Temperament: | Bold Confident Independent Intelligent Proud Steady |
| Height: | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm) |
| Weight: | Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg) Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg) |
| Colors: | Biscuit & White Blue Fawn Brindle Fawn Liver Red Fawn White |
| Litter Size: | 5-10 puppies |
| Puppy Price: | Average $700 - $900 USD |
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Dog names
| Rank | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max | Bella |
| 2 | Charlie | Lucy |
| 3 | Jake | Lily |
| 4 | Teddy | Zoey |
| 5 | Buster | Gracie |
| 6 | Dexter | Zoe |
| 7 | Baxter | Piper |
| 8 | Sam | Annie |
| 9 | Rusty | Angel |
| 10 | Loki | Holly |
| 11 | Samson | Mocha |
| 12 | Prince | Fiona |
| 13 | Chico | Hannah |
| 14 | Copper | Cocoa |
| 15 | Kobe | Grace |