Bold
Independent
Proud
Confident
Intelligent
Steady

Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Good-natured
Trustworthy

Anatolian Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Australian Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose an Anatolian Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Australian Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Turkey

United States

mastiff-type

Australian Shepherd and Golden Retriever

1800 BC

2005

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.

An Australian Retriever can have a litter of 6-9 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 Shepherds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Australian Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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Thyroid Tests
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Anatolian Shepherds are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Australian Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Anatolian Shepherd has below average social needs and is content with spending time alone.

Australian Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Anatolian Shepherds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Australian Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Anatolian Shepherds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Australian Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Anatolian Shepherds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Australian Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Cuddling, Swim, Dressing up, Dog, Walk, Fetch, Chase, Run, Training, Snow, Sniffing, Catch, Frisbee, Hiking, Running, Swimming, Who’s there, Hide & Seek, Tug, Tug-of-war, Go to Beach, Go to Park, Nap, Ball, Roughhouse, Catch treats, Cuddles, Tricks, Teaching tricks, Playing babies

The Anatolian Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Australian Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Australian Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Anatolian Shepherd has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The Anatolian Shepherd is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Australian Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Anatolian Shepherds are not the best choice for families with kids.

Australian Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Anatolian Shepherds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Australian Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Anatolian Shepherds are not dog-friendly.

Australian Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Anatolian Shepherds are not very stranger friendly.

Australian Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Anatolian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Australian Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Anatolian Shepherds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Australian Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.