Anatolians!

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a large, rugged and powerful livestock guardian."
#2. "The head is in good proportion with the rest of the body, large and strong, slightly rounded, with a slight stop."
#3. "The lips are black and hang down slightly, dewlap should not be excessive."
#4. "The triangular, pendant ears should be set on no higher than the plane of the head. They should be V-shaped with a rounded tip and are often black."
#5. "The eyes are medium size, set apart, almond shaped and dark brown to light amber in color. Eye rims are black in all dogs except those of the liver color, where they are brown with a brown nose."
#6. "The neck is thick, slightly arched, powerful, and muscular, and has a slight dewlap."
#7. "The chest is deep and reaches to the elbows."
#8. "The front legs should reach out smoothly with no obvious pounding and are straight and set well apart."
#9. "The tail is set rather high. It should be long and reach to the hocks. When relaxed, it is carried low with the end curl upwards. When alert, the tail is carried high, make a "wheel". The tail will not necessarily uncurl totally."
#10. "The short or rough double coat is generally fawn with a black mask, though all color patterns and markings are equally acceptable including pinto, white and brindle. Coat is longer around the collar and tail. The length will vary depending on the dogs lineage and the season. There are two basic coat types: medium length and medium long."
#11. "The Anatolian is a flock guardian, with a superior sense of sight and hearing."
#12. "They are not herding dogs."
#13. "They are very loyal, alert and capable of great speed and endurance."
#14. "It is intelligent, alert and easy to train, but is not a dog for beginners."
#15. "Independent, calm, unwavering and brave, but not aggressive."
#16. "They tend to bark at night and if they are living indoors with you, you need to correct its behavior if it is unwanted."
#17. "Since the Anatolian is a born flock guard that will be very watchful and can become possessive if not kept in their rightful place below the humans."
#18. "Friends of the family will be welcomed."
#19. "When training the Anatolian Shepherd, the best results are achieved by motivational training methods with a determined, firm, confident, consistent and loving approach."
#20. "Sensitive to reprimands and eager to receive affection."
#21. "This breed is patient and protective with children of the family, but may accidentally knock them down."
#22. "Confident, the Anatolian does not require any additional protection training. These instincts will peek at around one and a half years of age."
#23. "They will generally get along with other animals provided they have been introduced to them when they are still young."
#24. "These dogs mature slowly, reaching full adulthood at about four years old."
#25. "Extensive early socialization, obedience training and consistent dominant leadership are very important when owning an Anatolian Shepherd."
#26. "Height: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm.)"
#27. "Weight: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg.)"
#28. "Anatolian Shepherds are not recommended for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. This breed is very suspicious of strangers, and it is therefore necessary to provide a secure, fenced yard."
#29. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."
#30. "Litter Size: 5-10 puppies."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/anatolianshepherd.htm
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