A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Please use the links provided to discover more about this wonderful breed. More information including a brief history and a basic profile on this page will be along shortly.
Please use the links provided to discover more about this wonderful breed. More information including a brief history and a basic profile on this page will be along shortly.
Official Breed Standards:
American Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
American Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
The Anatolian Shepherd at a Glance:
Height .............. 26 - 29 inches
Weight .............. 100 - 150 pounds
Colors .............. All colors
Ears ................ Set high, but long and dropped
Tail ................ Long and hanging with a slight upwards curl at the end
Coat ................ Short and rough
Grooming............. Minimal
Temperament ......... Alert, wary of strangers, and protective of its territory
Height .............. 26 - 29 inches
Weight .............. 100 - 150 pounds
Colors .............. All colors
Ears ................ Set high, but long and dropped
Tail ................ Long and hanging with a slight upwards curl at the end
Coat ................ Short and rough
Grooming............. Minimal
Temperament ......... Alert, wary of strangers, and protective of its territory
Favourite Links:
Anatolian Shepherds
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs International
National Anatolian Rescue Network
Anatolian Shepherds
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs International
National Anatolian Rescue Network
About Herding and Stock Breeds in General:
Livestock and herding dogs: pride, nobility, bravery, and loyalty all rolled up into one animal. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the neighbourhood cats, or sheep, oftimes frustrates the owner, but it is what they were bred for. The drive to work in these dogs is strong and they need to be given a job to do in order to at peace with themselves.
Livestock and herding dogs: pride, nobility, bravery, and loyalty all rolled up into one animal. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the neighbourhood cats, or sheep, oftimes frustrates the owner, but it is what they were bred for. The drive to work in these dogs is strong and they need to be given a job to do in order to at peace with themselves.
Like many dogs that have been bred for working, herding breeds can be destructive and irritating when bored. Plenty of exercise is the key to a happy and healthy herder.