The Character of the Anatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian is basically an alert, watchful, dedicated working dog with a calm, steady disposition and low activity level (so it won't frighten the livestock). Because of its job, the Anatolian should be able to adopt and get along with livestock, other pets, and children. Whatever it adopts in your family, the dog will want to guard and protect it (that can include your property also). Most of these dogs absolutely do not miss any new or strange thing that happens to their "family" or in their territory, even when they're asleep. Most of them bark only when they think they need to alert you or warn a possible intruder.
The Anatolian is a dog which can be extremely intimidating but is self-confident and discerning enough to know when, and how much, protection and intimidation are necessary. Therefore, it should be non-threatening as long as no threat exists. The Anatolian is extremely intelligent, extremely loyal, and extremely independent. These dogs can be very loving with family but are generally reserved around strangers.
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