Anatolian Shepherd Dog

A formidable livestock guardian with a calm presence.

The Anatolian Shepherd is a large, powerful dog bred to protect livestock in Turkey. Independent and intelligent, they are natural guardians and can be deeply loyal to their families.

Quick Facts

SizeLarge
Breed GroupPastoral
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsMore than 2 hours per day
TrainabilityThese dogs are highly intelligent but have a strong will. They require an experienced handler who can set boundaries and provide firm, consistent training.
Grooming NeedsLow
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentProtective, calm, and observant, they are wary of strangers and highly devoted to their family. Not typically suited to novice dog owners due to their size and independence.

Available Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

4 dogs available
Eddie, a 4 years old male Anatolian Shepherd Dog available for adoption from Stokenchurch Dog Rescue in Buckinghamshire

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

Eddie

Buckinghamshire
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedAnatolian Shepherd Dog

Eddie is looking for preferably a large rural home and owners experienced with Anatolian Shepherds or similar.For more information call us on 01494 482695Eddie was handed in to SDR back in 2022 after the owner’s realised Eddie wasn't suited to city life, living in the outskirts of London. Eddie being a livestock guardian breed, a working dog that needs a specific environment and very experienced owners or it will not work out. He went out on home-trial to live on a farm which very much suited him; however, during the trial there were a few teething issues, the main one being that although they had the ideal environment, he didn't suit their lifestyle due to how territorial he could be on their property towards strangers.The adoption fee for Eddie is £25050 MILE RE-HOMING RADIUS APPLIES

Kaiya, a Unknown old female Anatolian Shepherd Dog available for adoption from Northumberland Dog Rescue in Northumberland

Northumberland Dog Rescue

Kaiya

Northumberland
SexFemale
AgeUnknown
BreedAnatolian Shepherd Dog

Disposition: friendly sweet girlDog friendly: she did come in for dog reactivity but we have only seen her react to dogs who are aggressive towards her.On lead behaviour: very strong but will listen and learns quicklyPrevious bite history: unknown but we certainly haven’t seen any evidencePrey drive: they are a livestock guarding breedCan they live with other dogs : possibly would need careful introductionWe have found Kaiya to be a sweet girl , she was originally handed in as a stray. She is a huge girl but is absolutely adorable.She is spayed and up to date with her vaccinations.Please read the specific requirements, we assess and treat every dog as an individual, and include as much information as we can in each post and won't be able to respond to questions on here due to caring for the dogs in our care.If you are interested please email usplus anything else you feel is relevant to: northumberlandogrescue@gmail.com

Zara, a 3 years old female Anatolian Shepherd Dog available for adoption from CloudKNine in Leicestershire

CloudKNine

Zara

Leicestershire
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedAnatolian Shepherd Dog

Zara is a big old girlZara is an Anatolian Shepherd, she is 6ft of sheer gentleness.She is brilliant with children, and despite her size is very calm and gentle around them.Zara absolutely HATES fireworks. She will panic so any potential Adopters will need to be well prepared on any nights where celebrations are likely to take place.Zara has been with us sometime now, so we know this girl inside and out.She accompanies us to any events and has become somewhat of a celebrity.Zara is 3 – knows her basic commands.NOT good with cats.Good with other dogs but as always with careful introductions.Its time this lovely girl found her family