Anatolian Shepherd Dog
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Pastoral
Turkey
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Large
10-11 years
Rural
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The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is one of the most majestic and noble animals
in the service of man; still being used in the rural districts of Turkey
as the shepherds' indispensable companion and front line of defense of
his livestock from predators. Without the aid of the Anatolian Shepherd
Dog, the Turkish shepherd would be less able to defend his property and
flock from wild animals. Such dogs are found from the Turkish Anatolian
plateau right on though to Afghanistan.
Large, upstanding, tall, powerfully built, with broad, heavy head and
short dense coat. These are an active breed used originally as a guard
dog for sheep. They are hard working and capable of enduring extremes of
heat and cold. Their temperament is bold, but without aggression,
naturally independent, very intelligent.
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