Loyal, devoted and strong-willed, your Anatolian Shepherd Dog will love you unconditionally. Their family is the centre of their universe.102-anatolian-shepherd-dog

Also known as the Karabash or Kangal Dog, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a large, powerful breed hailing from Turkey where they were used to guard flocks of sheep and goats.

These highly intelligent and clever dogs were bred to rely on their instincts, which makes training difficult. Their strong will means training can take a long time and lots of patience. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are regal and protective. They love their family and their home and can be territorial. They are natural guard dogs and quite independent so don’t expect lap cuddles all day long. They enjoy being the centre of attention in a single-pet household. Expect your children to be treated as your dog’s own – they will be patient, kind and caring with youngsters. Formally introduce guests to your Anatolian Shepherd Dog before they pat him and you can expect a happy dog, but one who will watch your guests like a hawk to make sure their family is safe.

Fun fact: The second tallest dog in the world is Kurt

the Anatolian Shepherd Dog who stands 101cm tall.

Serious but non-aggressive dogs, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog has high-energy needs and benefits from lots of exercise. A long daily walk or run is ideal. You may want to consider moving to a house if you live in an apartment as this dog needs lots of space to expend their energy. Small urban dwellings won’t suit this dog either, they are best suited to lots of land. Their short dense coat is easy to groom, just brush weekly. They shed heavily so keep your vacuum cleaner out, but at least they’re hypoallergenic. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs grow to be quite big, with a height of 71-81cm.

Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet, a preventative health care program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are relatively free of most health problems and are very healthy dogs. Some can suffer from bone-developmental problems and eye problems.

Size

A giant-sized breed weighing 41-64kgs with a height of 71-81cm tall.

Space

Happiest when living in large outdoor spaces.

Energy Levels

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have high energy levels. A long daily stroll and plenty of games will keep this dog happy.

Difficulty Of Training

Intelligent but very dominant and strong-willed. Consistent training is key.

Family suitability

Great family pets, loyal companions and excellent guard dogs.

Suitability to other pets

They love being the only pet in their family’s life.  

Need for company

They have a moderate need for company and enjoy playing games with their family.

Hypoallergenic dog breed?

Yes

Coat and grooming needs

This breed is low maintenance. Brush weekly. They have a short to medium coat in a variety of colours such as fawn, brindle and white.

Shedding

They shed heavily.  

Tendency to bark

They have a low tendency to bark so don’t expect frequent conversation.

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