Buyer question
How long does an Anatolian Shepherd Dog live?
Our Animal Library gives the Anatolian Shepherd Dog a lifespan of 11–13 years.
Source: the Anatolian Shepherd Dog page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Anatolian Shepherd Dog in the Animal Library
The detail
A Turkish livestock guardian bred to live with flocks and drive off wolves and bears on its own judgment. Calm, watchful and fiercely protective, the Anatolian is independent by design, and it needs space, strong fencing and an owner who understands guardian breeds.
- Best fit
- Farms, livestock guarding
- Temperament
- Independent, calm, protective
What to weigh
Anatolians bark at night, roam if fences allow and are wary of strangers and strange dogs. They rarely obey off leash, and their size and guarding instinct need careful management.