Anatolian Shepherd Breed Information & Characteristics

The Anatolian Shepherd is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Anatolian Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Bold
Independent
Proud
Confident
Intelligent
Steady

Anatolian Shepherd dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Anatolian Shepherd.

The Anatolian Shepherd dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Turkey

mastiff-type

1800 BC

Brown

Black

White
Brindle
Fawn

The coat of an Anatolian Shepherd falls in the medium length category.

Straight

An Anatolian Shepherd can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Anatolian Shepherd dogs are a breed that can have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments. They tend to be more comfortable in familiar and consistent surroundings.

The Anatolian Shepherd breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Tongue Tie

Entropion
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Dental Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Heart
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Anatolian Shepherds may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

The Anatolian Shepherd dog has below average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be independent and aloof, and they are content with spending time alone and not requiring as much interaction and companionship as other breeds.

The Anatolian Shepherd dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Anatolian Shepherd breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Anatolian Shepherd is known to be an average drooler among dog breeds. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds or it can be a sign of a health problem. In the case of the Anatolian Shepherd, it is a normal part of their physiology, however it is important to keep an eye on the amount of drooling and any changes in drooling patterns, as excessive drooling can be an indication of an underlying health issue and should be checked by a veterinarian.

Anatolian Shepherds tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Walk, Herding, Play, Run, Wrestle, Jogging, Fetching, Running, Playing Ball, Hiking

Anatolian Shepherds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Anatolian Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Anatolian Shepherds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Anatolian Shepherd is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Anatolian Shepherd should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 110-140 pound (50 - 64 kg) Anatolian Shepherd feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Anatolian Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Anatolian Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Anatolian Shepherd have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Anatolian Shepherds lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Anatolian Shepherd is not an apartment-friendly dog breed. This dog breed is best in a home with a large, fenced-in yard. They are not suited for apartment life and can become destructive due to pent up energy from being in a small space.

Anatolian Shepherds are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Anatolian Shepherds are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Anatolian Shepherds can be good with cats,

Anatolian Shepherds are not dog friendly dogs.

Anatolian Shepherds are not stranger friendly dogs.

Anatolian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness. The Anatolian Shepherds, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Anatolian Shepherd dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.