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 have such strong herding instincts that they will treat other household pets as their flock and become very protective of them. Anatolian Shepherds are very independent and will take personal responsibility for guarding a flock.
Related pages:
Anatolian Shepherd Rescue
Turkmenistan Animal Rescue
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Turkmenistan is Iocated in West and Central Asia. The population of Turkmenistan is about 5 million. The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. Most peopIe in Turkmenistan speak Turkmen. Threatened species known from Turkmenistan include the Markhor, Tiger, and Zarudny's Jird.
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