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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Anatolian ShepherdLarge
- Typical adult height
- Anatolian Shepherd71–81 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Anatolian Shepherd41–64 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Anatolian Shepherdfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Anatolian ShepherdVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- Anatolian ShepherdModerately energetic
- Grooming
- Anatolian ShepherdSeveral times a week
- Shedding
- Anatolian ShepherdHeavy seasonal shedding
- Training
- Anatolian ShepherdCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Anatolian ShepherdTends to be quiet
Home life
- Home
- Anatolian ShepherdUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Anatolian ShepherdA secure garden is strongly advised
- Owner experience
- Anatolian ShepherdBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Anatolian ShepherdOften better suited to an adult home
- Other dogs
- Anatolian ShepherdCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Anatolian ShepherdVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.