| Anatolian Shepherds |
This is our Female Anatolian Anya. She and our boy Sultan, both AKC
registered, have just become the proud parents of a litter of puppies. She
weighs 140lbs but is very gentle and loves children. We have 8 pups
available for sale, 7 males and 1 female. Coloration varies. They were born
August 3, 2008. For more information and puppy pictures click here.
registered, have just become the proud parents of a litter of puppies. She
weighs 140lbs but is very gentle and loves children. We have 8 pups
available for sale, 7 males and 1 female. Coloration varies. They were born
August 3, 2008. For more information and puppy pictures click here.
This is Sultan our male Anatolian Shepherd. He weighs 150 lbs
AKC describes the Anatolian
Shepherd as a large, noble and
powerful livestock guardian. He is
very similar to the Great Pyrenees,
but more slender and agile. This
dog is capable of great speed and
endurance. His head is large, but in
good proportion with the rest of the
body. The short or rough double coat
is generally fawn with a black mask,
though any color is acceptable. Other
frequently seen colors include pinto,
white and brindle. The outer coat is
smooth and the length may vary
greatly depending on the season
and the dog's lineage - it is longer
around the collar and tail. There are
two basic coat types: smooth coat
and rough coat with the rough coat
being longer.
Shepherd as a large, noble and
powerful livestock guardian. He is
very similar to the Great Pyrenees,
but more slender and agile. This
dog is capable of great speed and
endurance. His head is large, but in
good proportion with the rest of the
body. The short or rough double coat
is generally fawn with a black mask,
though any color is acceptable. Other
frequently seen colors include pinto,
white and brindle. The outer coat is
smooth and the length may vary
greatly depending on the season
and the dog's lineage - it is longer
around the collar and tail. There are
two basic coat types: smooth coat
and rough coat with the rough coat
being longer.
When training the Anatolian
Shepherd, the best results are
achieved by motivational training
methods with a determined,
consistent and loving approach. It is
very important to begin training as
early as possible, because a fully
grown dog may be too strong and too
big to be corrected and because this
dog has his own ideas and will not
cater to his owner's every whim.
Sensitive to reprimands and eager to
receive affection. The Anatolian
Shepherd does not require any
additional protection training. It
already has very strong protection
instincts that grow as the dog
matures, often coming suddenly to
the fore at around one and a half
years of age. They will generally get
along with other animals provided
they have been introduced to them
when they are still young.
Shepherd, the best results are
achieved by motivational training
methods with a determined,
consistent and loving approach. It is
very important to begin training as
early as possible, because a fully
grown dog may be too strong and too
big to be corrected and because this
dog has his own ideas and will not
cater to his owner's every whim.
Sensitive to reprimands and eager to
receive affection. The Anatolian
Shepherd does not require any
additional protection training. It
already has very strong protection
instincts that grow as the dog
matures, often coming suddenly to
the fore at around one and a half
years of age. They will generally get
along with other animals provided
they have been introduced to them
when they are still young.
The Anatolian Shepherd is a very loyal, alert and possessive dog. It is intelligent and easy to train, but is not
a dog for beginners. It needs a handler who naturally radiates leadership. Calm, steadfast and brave, but
not aggressive. Independent, very watchful, proud and self-assured. Affectionate with their own family, but
suspicious of strangers, especially after reaching adulthood. Strangers should be formally introduced
before the mature dog is asked to accept them. The Anatolian Shepherd is possessive with respect to its
home and property and will not allow anyone into the family property if the owner is not home, unless it has
had frequent contact with the person, but he is fairly friendly with those people the family accepts.
a dog for beginners. It needs a handler who naturally radiates leadership. Calm, steadfast and brave, but
not aggressive. Independent, very watchful, proud and self-assured. Affectionate with their own family, but
suspicious of strangers, especially after reaching adulthood. Strangers should be formally introduced
before the mature dog is asked to accept them. The Anatolian Shepherd is possessive with respect to its
home and property and will not allow anyone into the family property if the owner is not home, unless it has
had frequent contact with the person, but he is fairly friendly with those people the family accepts.
Anatolians can be rather dominant towards other dogs and it is important to socialize them while they are
still young. These dogs mature quite slowly, reaching full adulthood at about four years old. Dogs that are
going to be made into flock guards should not be family pets or they will prefer the family over the sheep.
They should live their entire life with the flock, but still should be socialized with people out in the field and
accustomed to grooming procedures when they are puppies to make veterinary care possible later in life.
Anatolian Shepherds guard, but do not herd, livestock. They often patrol the outer perimeter of their territory,
then find a high place from which to watch over their charges. Anatolians possess excellent senses of sight
and hearing to help them in this work. They check their "protective zone" around the flock every few hours to
be certain nothing threatening is brewing. If danger approaches, the Anatolian will first bark a warning, then
accelerate and raise the volume of the barking if the danger persists, signaling the sheep to crowd in
behind him for protection. The dog will attempt to drive the danger away and will only attack as the last
resort. In Turkey, the Anatolian Shepherds wear spiked collars to protect their throats in battles with
predators. They will do best on a low-protein, lamb and rice diet. They do not eat much for their size.
Extensive early socialization, obedience training and consistent dominant leadership are very important
when owning an Anatolian Shepherd. They tend to bark at night and some like to dig.
This breed is patient and protective with children of the
family, but may accidentally knock them down. Children
should always be supervised and properly introduced
family, but may accidentally knock them down. Children
should always be supervised and properly introduced
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