LoyalIndependentReserved
Working Group — Origin: Turkey
Anatolian Shepherd
A giant-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and independent.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 40–65 kg
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
Strength
9
Stamina
8
Trainability
4
Friendliness
8
At a mid-life age of 12 years, this breed is roughly
88 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Giant-breed formula with controlled calcium
- Two to three smaller meals to ease digestion
- Joint-support supplement from puppyhood
What it does
- Running or jogging with an owner
- Agility or flyball drills
- Hiking on weekends
Habitat
Requires ample indoor and outdoor space; a large yard and cool shelter matter more than square footage indoors.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a reserved streak, this breed keeps its condition with high daily exertion.
High exertion~116 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Turkey, the Anatolian Shepherd has been recognized as part of the Working group for generations of purposeful breeding.