BREED HISTORY

Large, impressive and fiercely loyal, the Anatolian Shepherd is an exceptional guard dog.  With highly developed protective instincts, extraordinary speed and agility, this breed has been used by Turkish shepherds for centuries to protect sheep and goats from predators.  Having lived for many years in relative isolation, the modern dog remains largely unchanged from its ancestors.

While the Anatolian Shepherd is gentle and affectionate with its human family, it is usually reserved with strangers.  Given the extensive attention and socialization Anatolian Shepherds require, ownership of this breed calls for responsibility and commitment.  


IDEAL BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Size:  Males ideally 29 inches, Females ideally 27 inches (at the withers).

Appearance:  Large, rectangular, rugged body with powerful motion.

Coat and Color:  Short, rough coat, with a longer "ruff" around the neck.  All colors, patterns and markings are equally acceptable.

Head:   Broad skull with a square muzzle; medium-sized, almond-shaped, wide-set, amber to dark brown eyes; v-shaped, hanging, rounded ears.

Tail:  Long, slightly curved.


BREEDER LISTING

CALIFORNIA, USA
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America
P.O. Box 1271 Alpine, CA 91903 
619-445-3334 

CALIFORNIA, USA
Frasche, Janice & James
916-488-2707   

CALIFORNIA, USA
Windy Springs
510-634-4933   

FLORIDA, USA
Ewald
904-262-5748   

SOUTH CAROLINA, USA
Meyer, Della
803-859-8060   

TENNESSEE, USA
Conn
615-647-0586   

TEXAS, USA
Griffin, Elyse
713-332-5633   

VIRGINIA, USA
Brinci Anatolians
804-973-4437   

WASHINGTON, USA
Webb, Ruth
509-233-8805   

WISCONSIN, USA
Jakobi, Gary & Barbara
715-443-3509