Anatolian Shepherd
Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Anatolian Shepherd

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Anatolian Shepherd Dog Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 28-30 inches or 71-76 cm / Female 26-28 inches or 66-71 cm

Weight: Male 100-150 pounds / Female 90-130 pounds

Size of Dog: Large - Extra Large

Breed Type and Dog Group: Working Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Turkey

Exercise Needs: High

Coat Type: Varies between 1 to 4 inches in length

Shedding hairs: Excessive shedding twice per year

Grooming needs: Low

Training a Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Trainability): Requires an experienced, firm handler

Other Names of Anatolian Shepherd Dog: Karabash

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: Really varies, it can be anything from 1 - 14 pups per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Highly protective, powerful and loyal

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Anatolian Shepherd Dog puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Anatolian Shepherd Puppies and Dogs

Anatolian Shepherd Dog puppies and dogs are highly protective towards their owners. They are devoted and show loyalty no-end. For this reason, it is very important that this breed of dog is provided with adequate and suitable training. It can sometimes show a stubborn side and will not always carry out the commands of its owner. Puppies and dogs have a great amount of energy and require a lot of exercise. This is a vital part of their daily routine and will take up their owners time. This particular breed is best handled by an experienced and firm owner. Their grooming requirements are not too demanding as they do not require combing or bathing too often, only really during periods of shedding when they do tend to shed hair excessively. This dog is usually calm in its ways unless otherwise challenged.

Choosing Anatolian Shepherd Dog Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Anatolian Shepherd Dog puppies grow into large to extra large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Anatolian Shepherd Dog puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. If you are buying a puppy from a breeder, a reputable one will be able to provide you with clearance certificate for the parents of the puppy. This will give you vital knowledge about the background of the puppy. This particular breed of dog is generally quite healthy and doesn't really tend to suffer many serious health conditions or illnesses.  If you require more specific information about this breed of puppy or dog, please refer to the appropriate links above which provide more detailed information.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Puppies and Dogs

Anatolian Shepherd Puppies and Dogs