Interesting Facts about ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Anatolian Shepherd Dogs
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Interesting Facts about Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are as follows:

Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs: This ancient large, short-haired breed of dog reared to herd and guard sheep originating in Turkey to hunt wolves.
- Anatolia is a peninsula in south-western Asia that forms the Asian part of Turkey

Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dogs originated in Turkey and was originally bred as farm dogs
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs range from 80 - 150 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 27 - 29 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Nicknames: Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara bas, and Kangal Dog
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs: The coat is normally short and dense and comes in a range of colors including cream and fawn
Fact 7 - Life of Anatolian Shepherd Dogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 13 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Anatolian Shepherd Dogs is the Working dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
- After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
- After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
- Every year after add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
Fact 10 - Choosing Anatolian Shepherd Dogs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Anatolian Shepherd Dogs suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
- - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
Fact 12 - Anatolian Shepherd Dogs were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1999
Fact 13 - Breeding Anatolian Shepherd Dogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

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