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The name Anatolian Shepherd Dog is unknown in Turkey and the breed is sometimes described as having the Turkish name of Çoban Köpeği which means 'shepherd's dog', or livestock guardian dog. [9] [11] Since the 1980s Americans have almost exclusively imported Kangals and the Anatolian has increasingly conformed to that breed type. Despite this ...
The Anatolian Shepherd traces its roots back to the famous Anatolia region of Turkey. There, they were exclusively bred to guard livestock from potential predators. Throughout history, this breed ...
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have been guarding livestock for thousands of years. Their formidable size ranges from 80 to 150 pounds, making them ideal for protecting their herd against bears and wolves.
The Akbash is a flock guardian dog, providing protection from predators to shepherds and to their sheep; it does not have any herding ability. [1]: 7 It is a large and powerful dog: [11]: 406 mean body weight is approximately 45 kg (99 lb), and mean height at the withers just over 75 cm (30 in).
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, also known as the Alabay, Alabai (Turkmen: Alabaý, Kazakh: Төбет) and Turkmen Wolf-Hound (Туркменский волкодав), [2] is a livestock guardian dog breed. Traditionally, the breed was used for guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard duty.
Anatolian Shepherd. If you’re looking for a giant pet, this breed is for you! They are descended from Mastiffs and can be around 120 pounds. 57. Apennine Wolf.
Anatolian Shepherd: 27-29 inches, 80-150 pounds. Scottish Deerhound: 28-32 inches, 75-110 pounds. Dogue de Bordeaux: 23-26 inches, 99-110 pounds and up. What is the smallest dog in the world?
It is known as the “wolf killer”. The Karakachan dog was also later used in Bulgaria as a border army watchdog. The breed was almost extinguished, and was only preserved through the fierce protection and dedication of the Bulgarian shepherds in the mountain regions. Nowadays it is used primarily as a livestock guardian dog and property ...