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Also known as	Anatolian Shepherd, Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara bas, Kangal Dog, Perro de pastor de Anatolia, Anatolischer Hirtenhund, Chien de berger d'Anatolie
Origin	Turkey
Height	26 to 30 inches
Weight	90 to 150 lbs
Life Span	12 to 15 years
Grooming Level	Medium
Exercise Level	Medium
Temperament	Loyal, intelligent, and independent
Feeding	High
Climates	Cold is best
Living Conditions	Needs a fenced yard
Possible Health Problems	Hip dysplasia, entropion and hypothyroidism
Litters	5 to 10 pups
Hypo-allergenic
Good with Children
Group	Flock Guard

Anatolians were once used to pursue large game. Now they are primarily used as guardians of the flock, but they have both the strength and swiftness to take down a wolf that threatens it. The coat lengths vary from short and smooth to long and rough, and come in fawn, brindle, tri-colour, white and black.

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