Anatolian Shepherd Dog Breed Information

Anatolian Shepherd Dog is native of Turkey, and was bred as a livestock guardian and shepherd’s companion. He was bred to resemble the color and size of the livestock that he defended so that predators won’t detect this dog among the flock. These dogs are fiercely loyal guarding dogs, weighing 120 to 150 pounds when they get maturity.

Breed Name	Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Origin	Turkey
Other Names	Karabas (Blackhead), Anatolian Blackhead (Anadolulu Karabas), Kangal Dogs
Lifespan	13-15 years
Breed Group	Flock Guard
Size Type	Small dog breeds
Height	28-32inches (71-76cms)
Weight	90-150 Pounds (41-68 kg)
Temperament	Willful,Active,Trainable,Independent,LearnQuickly
Coat Color	Fawns with Black Masks,Red,Fawns with White
Coat Characteristics	Rough, Short
What to Feed	Recommended daily amount is 4 to 6 cups of high-quality dry dog food, divided into two meals
Litter size	5-10 puppies
Training Needs	Easy to train,Intelligence,Potential for Mouthiness,Prey Drive
Living condition	Not Recommended For Apartments,Very Suspicious to strangers
Exercise need	60-120 minutes per day
Grooming Needs	Once a week
Club Recognition	AKC Classification: Working Dog UKC Classification: Guardian Dog
Highlights of this Breed	Live indoor with human family,Not Suited for cold,damp climates,Socialization & Training must for Bull Terriers
Similar Dogs	Greater Swiss Dog,Kuvasz,Mastiff,Great Pyrenees

Star Rating:

Characteristics	Stars (based on 5)	Characteristics	Stars
Adaptability		Health Issues
Affection Level		Intelligence
Apartment Friendly		Playfulness
Barking Tendencies		Shedding Level
Cat Friendly		Social Needs
Child Friendly		Stranger Friendly
Dog Friendly		Territorial
Exercise Needs		Trainability
Grooming		Watchdog Ability

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