Anatolian Shepherds have long been valued by herdsmen for their ability to best wolves in a fight. Anatolian Shepherds are very closely related, some say identical, to the Kangal, which is the national dog of Turkey. Exporting Kangal dogs from Turkey involves so many restrictions that it is effectively outlawed. Dogs similar to the Anatolian Shepherd existed over 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Anatolian Shepherds are very independent and will take personal responsibility for guarding a flock.
Related pages:
Anatolian Shepherd Rescue
Azerbaijan Animal Rescue
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Azerbaijan is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 33,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Azerbaijan include the Armenian Birch Mouse, Argali, Bechstein's Bat, Caspian Seal, and East Caucasian Tur. The population of Azerbaijan is about 7.9 million. The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku. Most peopIe in Azerbaijan speak Azerbaijani Turkic.
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