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 ...

The Anatolian shepherd is known for its good looks and fierce loyalty. Learn more about this impressive (and impressively large) breed. Anatolian shepherds aren’t herders: The bulky dogs are mostly ...

Across American farms, various dog breeds—like the Blue Lacy, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Black Mouth Cur, Doberman ...

The Anatolian shepherd is a large livestock guardian dog who hails from the countryside in Turkey. These calm dogs were bred to protect their flocks—sheep, goats, or cattle—on their own, deterring any ...

Koda’s story: Many people haven’t heard of Anatolian shepherds, but they have been around since ancient times. In fact, artifacts dating back to 2000 B.C. describe a dog in the Anatolian region ...

Bella’s story: Bella loves everyone she meets. Affectionate and loving, she’s the perfect house guest. Anatolian shepherds are bred to guard livestock and, as such, can be wary of strangers and fast ...

Kangals and Anatolian shepherds may look similar, but their origins, temperaments, and working styles set them apart. Kangals are consistent in build and behavior, hailing from the Sivas region, while ...

If you've ever needed proof that real friendship ignores species, Chumley and Richard have you covered. In the TikTok video, Chumley, an Anatolian Shepherd mix and natural-born livestock guardian, ...

An Anatolian shepherd bred by a Sonoma County couple won best in breed this week at the Westminster Dog Show in New York at Madison Square Garden. The competition for purebred dogs is considered one ...