About Anatolian Shepherds
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a large and powerful dog,
and as such is not suited for everyone. They were bred
for hundreds, if not thousands of years in their native
Turkey as Livestock Guardians for the flocks of
semi-nomadic shepherds. Their natural foes included
wolves, bears, and wild boar.
Livestock guarding dogs, in all parts of the Old
World where they were bred, needed to be able to think
and act quickly and independently to protect their
flocks. This ability was highly valuable to the
shepherds and therefore selected for. That same
ability, coupled with his strength and size, can make the
Anatolian more challenging to own than the average breed of dog.
It takes dedication and commitment to work with this
independent breed.
Feel free to contact
us for more information.
Please be sure to read all about ASDs before considering adopting one!
These large dogs need a large yard and/or long, multiple walks each day to keep them happy, healthy, and out of trouble!
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