How long does a Anatolian Shepherd Dog live?

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a life span of 11–13 years.

How big does a Anatolian Shepherd Dog get?

Males weigh 50–70 kg and females 36–55 kg. Height ranges from 70–81 cm.

Is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?

No, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Working Group

Height 74–81 cm 70–79 cm
Weight 50–70 kg 36–55 kg
Life span 11–13 years
Exercise 60 min/day

alert
intelligent
calm
independent
loyal
territorial

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is in the AKC's Working Group. It comes from Turkey, Anatolia (Ancient (thousands of years ago)). Males weigh 50–70 kg and females 36–55 kg. It stands 70–81 cm tall. It typically lives 11–13 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a large breed of flock guardian dog that originated in Turkey. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a long, coarse coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Group: Working Group
Origin: Turkey, Anatolia (Ancient (thousands of years ago))
Coat: medium double · fawn with black mask, white, pinto, brindle, biscuit, and sable
Also known as: Coban Kopegi, Turkish Shepherd Dog, and Karabash
Recognized by: AKC, UKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: c94e50a5-f733-4b15-8b11-54598c949b6f

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Anatolian Shepherd Dog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com vetstreet.com orvis.com

Anatolian Shepherd Dog FAQ

How long does a Anatolian Shepherd Dog live?: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a life span of 11–13 years.
How big does a Anatolian Shepherd Dog get?: Males weigh 50–70 kg and females 36–55 kg. Height ranges from 70–81 cm.
Is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?: No, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog in?: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is in the AKC's Working Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/c94e50a5-f733-4b15-8b11-54598c949b6f. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/c94e50a5-f733-4b15-8b11-54598c949b6f"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/c94e50a5-f733-4b15-8b11-54598c949b6f/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.