Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are 'working dogs' bred to protect livestock

By Sarah Falson
Updated May 19 2017 - 4:12pm, first published 4:00pm

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs were originally bred in Turkey to protect livestock. With adult males reaching 32 inches in height and weighing up to 65kg, these pooches are not for the faint-hearted dog owner.

“THEY’RE strong-willed and they need a calm and consistent training method. They’re very intelligent,” said Ekin Esad, president of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of NSW.