Anatolian Shepherd Dog
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Missing image Anatolianshepherd.jpg Anatolian with a white coat. | ||||||||||||||
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| Anatolia (Turkey) | ||||||||||||||
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| FCI (http://www.dogdomain.com/FCI/fcistandards/fci-331.htm), AKC (http://www.akc.org/breeds/anatolian_shepherd_dog/index.cfm), ANKC (http://www.ankc.aust.com/anatolia.html), CKC (http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/anatolian.htm) KC(UK) (http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/discoverdogs/pastoral/p834.htm), NZKC (http://www.nzkc.org.nz/br603.html), UKC (http://www.ukcdogs.com/breeds/guardiandogs/anatolianshepherd.std.shtml) |
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an ancient breed of dog developed in Anatolia (central Turkey) for guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, and jackals.
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Appearance
The coat can be any color. The Anatolian is a muscular breed, with thick neck, broad head, and sturdy body. Its lips are somewhat pendulous and it has triangular drop ears. It stands 27 to 32 inches (69 to 81 cm) at the withers and weighs between 80 and 150 pounds (36 to 68 kg), with bitches on the smaller side and males on the larger side.
Temperament
The Anatolian was developed to be independent and forceful, responsible on its own for guarding its master's sheep. These traits make it more challenging as a pet; owners of dogs of this breed must determinedly socialize the dogs to turn them into appropriate companions. They are intelligent and can learn quickly but might choose not to obey; this is not generally a dog for a beginning or shy owner. They become very protective of other animals in the household, and will treat them as their "herd".
Health
The Anatolian is somewhat more long-lived than some giant breeds of dogs, with a life expectancy of 10 or 11 years. They reach full maturity, like many large breeds, at around 4 years. They are very sensitive to processed dog food tending to develop allergic reactions very easily. This can be avoided by feeding them a diet of lamb and rice.
History
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