What is anatolian shepherd?
About 1,000 years ago, some Turkish-speaking people came to settle in some parts of Asia, and they brought with them the proud shepherd, the ancestor of the Anatolian Shepherd. The ancient Turks did not use shepherd dogs to drive the sheep, but rely on these dogs to protect the sheep from predators such as wolves and bears. Because the Anatolian Shepherd has a strict social organization, but lacks dependence and is not good at obedience, it is not suitable as a family companion animal.
What does Anatolian Shepherd look like?
Triangular ears erect when alert, slightly drooping black lips, thick neck, well-muscled, dense short hair, thick fine hair, long limbs standing open, strong feet, arched toes, claws short.
Anatolian Shepherd living habits
Able to adapt to various climates, robust and brave. Gentle with children and distrustful of strangers, it is a good guard dog. It needs a lot of exercise every day, it is not suitable for urban life, and needs to be combed regularly.
Anatolian Shepherd Breeding
Adult Anatolian Shepherd Dogs can be fed once a day. It is recommended to feed them in the morning. At the same time, attention should be paid to regular, quantitative and fixed-point feeding techniques, which will help Anatolian Shepherd Dogs digest and absorb.
Minor Anatolian Shepherds should be fed more frequently. If the Anatolian Shepherd is older than 3 months, it is better to eat three meals a day; if it is less than 3 months, it is recommended to feed twice; Weaned Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, soak the dog food in warm water before feeding.