Anatolian Shepherd Dog

INTRODUCTION

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are Loyal, Independent and Reserved dogs they are from Working group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 84. These dogs are Territorial and also great protector of their loved ones also are very muscular built and protects the livestock very well. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are Purebred, non- allergic.

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Steady, Intelligent, Bold, Independent, Confident, Proud
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Turkey
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data are insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus

INTERESTING FACTS

1- They Were Bred to Guard Flocks From Predators

2- Artifacts dating back to 2000 B.C. describe a dog in the Anatolian region that fits the description of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog: large and strong with a heavy head. The “Book of Job,” which is set in Turkey and dates back to 1800 B.C., describes these large dogs living among the flocks

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    White, Brindle, Blue Fawn, White & Biscuit, Liver, Red Fawn

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    10 - 13 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 94 - 112cm (37 - 44in)
    Height: 84 - 102cm (33 - 40in)

  • TAIL

    The Anatolian Shepherd's tail is set high and when it is relaxed will be carried low with a curl in the end that goes upward

  • WEIGHT

    Female: 40 - 55 kg
    Male: 50 - 65 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    between 5 to 10 pups

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Kangal

  • FARM ANIMAL

    Can be

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    Artifacts dating back to 2000 B.C. describe a dog in the Anatolian region that fits the description of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog

  • ORIGIN

    Turkey

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    The Anatolian Shepherd may be aggressive towards people and dogs they don't know, especially without adequate socialization when they are young

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM