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.
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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
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Brindle, Blue Fawn, White & Biscuit, Liver, Red Fawn
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 13 years
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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
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WEIGHT
Female: 40 - 55 kg
Male: 50 - 65 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
between 5 to 10 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Kangal
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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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
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ORIGIN
Turkey
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Anatolian Shepherd may be aggressive towards people and dogs they don't know, especially without adequate socialization when they are young
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
