Anatolian Shepherd

Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock. While not a "glamour" breed, the Anatolian's loyalty, independence and hardiness is cherished by breeders and owners.

Source: AKC

Anatolian Shepherd Club of America (ASDCA)

• Information and education on the breed
• (Internal) InfoBook 2020.pdf

The German Kennel Club (Hint: your browser should be able to Translate to English, at least for text (e.g., right click in Google Chrome or Internet Explorer).)

Kangal Shepherd Dog: (Internal) Kangal Çoban Köpeği2.pdf (Turkish - archive document)

Kangal Çoban Köpeği: http://www.sivas.gov.tr/kangal-coban-kopegi

• Karabaş (Blackhead)
• Anatolian Blackhead (Anadolulu Karabaş)
• Kangal
• Chien De Berger D'Anatolie
• çoban köpeği
• kangalinkoira

Country of origin: Central Asia, Turkey

Anatolian Shepherd Dog: an Ancient Breed by Marylin Harned:

(Internal) 11721-11263-1-PB.pdf

Turkey sending Anatolian shepherd dogs to protect wildlife in US Yellowstone National Park by Daily Sabah

(Internal) Turkey sending Anatolian shepherd dogs to protect wildlife in US Yellowstone National Park _ Daily Sabah.pdf

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

The Kennel Club, UK

The American Kennel Club

1. Finland: FKC Database: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?Lang=en&R=331

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary

Health Surveys:

Summary Report of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Health Survey - Data collected by Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA) in partnership with OFA from December 1, 2009 to September 5, 2011.

(Internal) HealthSurvey.pdf

HGTD Anatolian Shepherd

Jane Dogs:

Kangal Shepherd Dog, Karabash or Anatolian?

(Internal for archiving purposes: JaneDogs-anatolian.pdf)

Central Asian and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

(Internal for archiving purposes; Central Asian and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs JaneDogs.pdf)

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Australia:

• Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club (Vic) Australia
• Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of New South Wales (Facebook)

USA:

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA)