Quite a few of our clients have either recently adopted this breed or have a pet that is mixed with Anatolian Shepherd. These dogs are natural protectors, and very loyal. Anatolian's are good-natured around children, but can be stubborn and not good listeners. Anatolian's are a larger breed weighing between 90-150lbs. Coat colors vary from cream with a black mask, piebald to brindle colored. Their coats are typically short and double thick and shed quite a lot. Overall, these dogs make a good household pet with a little bit of work!    

Cream with Black Maskl

Brindle Anatolian

Piebald Anatolian

Children have headed back to school for the year, which leaves the family pet without a play mate! Make sure to help them acclimate to their new quieter days by taking them for walks during the day, and giving the kids some play time with them later in the day. This could be especially needed if families got puppies over the summer. 

*  Tests done by the University of Michigan proved that cats have better memories than dogs. The study shows that while a dog's memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, a cat's can last as long as 16 hours and that's more than even monkeys and orangutans! 

* Ever wondered why dogs kick out their back legs after toileting?

Although thought by many to be a way of covering up their doings, it is actually a way of further marking their territory after they pee or poop. Dogs have scent glands in their paw pads and the act of kicking out their back legs helps to mark their territory. This action is predominantly a trait of intact males, but neutered males, and occasionally females, will be seen doing this too.

* When sniffed, catnip will stimulate a cat, however when eaten it will act as a sedative.