NASRN is dedicated to placing unwanted, displaced and abandoned Anatolian Shepherd Dogs(ASDs) into safe, caring homes. Health Issues in the Anatolian Shepherd by Holly Ballester. Anatolian Shepherd Dog is the name used in the United States to describe dogs descended from regional Turkish livestock guardian dogs, particularly the Kangal but also the Akbash, from the late 1960s. Anatolian Shepherd Dog Breeders The incredibly loyal Anatolian Shepherd Dog was second to none as a working guard dog. They have a superior ability to defend livestock and strong protection instincts. They are often called Turkish Mountain Dogs resemble mastiff-types with the difference being they have a distinctive black mask and black ears. Its gait is powerful, smooth and fluid. The Anatolian is a healthy, long-lived large breed with most living to about 12 or more years and carrying out their livestock guardian dog … The ASDCA, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is the official parent club in the United States for the Anatolian Shepherd Dog. It has good bone and a large head. Since its founding, the ASDCA has shared the great joy and responsibility of living with these magnificant and ancient dogs. The V-shaped ears are triangular and hang down. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an ancient Turkish dog breed who worked alongside Turkish shepherds guarding sheep and cattle against some of the most dangerous predators.These mighty dogs are considered best at what they do - guarding.You don’t want to face one of these dogs while they are patroling, especially since this is a breed whose bite force is stronger than that of a wild wolf. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are large, rugged and powerful working dogs. Large, rugged and impressive, they possess great endurance and agility. These dogs are tall and powerful, yet not massive in build. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are regarded as flock guardians of the mountain molossian-type by the FCI. Anatolian Shepherd Trivia: Anatolian Shepherds have long been valued by herdsmen for their ability to best wolves in a fight. With proper stimulation, they make dependable and patient companions. Anatolian Shepherds are very closely related, some say identical, to the Kangal, which is the national dog of Turkey. This magnificent ancient working dog presents an impression of functional utility without exaggerated features. Turkish people still prize this large, powerful dog for its exceptional intelligence, ability to think independently and make its own decisions while guarding livestock across the Anatolian plains, as do Americans on farms and ranches throughout the United Stated. Who We Are & What We Do. 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