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.

Montana rancher Lauren Stoddard told Cowboy State Daily that she wasn’t the least bit surprised by the account of ...

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 ...

Livestock guardian dogs have one job, and that's to keep an eye on the animals to make sure that they aren't attacked by predators. Sounds simple enough, right? The dog just has to hang out with ...

Mr. Dundon, who owns a ranch about seven miles from Boden’s home, was amazed the next morning to find the toddler standing at ...

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 ...

Anatolian shepherds are working dogs and tend to be strong ... This beautiful breed originated in the Pyrenees Mountains as livestock guard dogs. They tend to be good with families and require ...

Other naturally protective livestock guardian breeds include Anatolian Shepherds, Akbash, and Maremma. Why Aren’t Goats Afraid of Guardian Dogs? Specially trained livestock guardian dogs are ...