Since then, the breed has gained popularity as a livestock guardian and working dog and is also kept as a family pet. Today, the Anatolian Shepherd is recognized by the American Kennel Club.

What is the best guard dog for a family? There are hundreds of dog breeds in the world, and while most of them are extremely ...

This Anatolian Guard Dog Protects Both Livestock and Predators Captain is an Anatolian guard dog responsible not only for protecting his master’s herd of goats. He’s also indirectly causing ...

They may look like your usual bundle of fluff or large Labrador pup, but these Maremma sheepdogs are a breed of their own.

In a study involving nearly 120 guard dogs from Portugal, Bulgaria, and Turkey, federal scientists at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that the imported dogs were better at protecting ...

I’ve always wanted a livestock ... and guardian dog that has been traced back all the way to 347 BC. The Celts are widely attributed to the development of the Cur breed, and by 1000 to 600 ...

From German Shepherds to Bullmastiffs to Rottweilers, these are the best guard dogs breeds according to experts.

A Northland-based breeder of Anatolian shepherds, another livestock guardian breed, said she had seen an increase in interest following recent dog attacks. It's not just livestock farmers who have ...