Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Also called Coban Kopegi, Karabash and Turkish Shepherd Dog
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a large breed of flock guardian dog that originated in Turkey. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a long, coarse coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.
- Weight
- 79–154 lb (36–70 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 28–32 in (70–81 cm)
- Life span
- 11–13 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Anatolia, Turkey (Ancient (thousands of years ago))
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Alert
Calm
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Territorial
Coat colours
Biscuit, brindle, fawn with black mask, pinto, sable and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 110–154 lb (50–70 kg) | 79–121 lb (36–55 kg) |
| Height | 29–32 in (74–81 cm) | 28–31 in (70–79 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Anatolian Shepherd - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Anatolian Shepherd Breed Information - Vetstreet (opens in a new tab)
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog - All About Dogs - Orvis (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).