| Loyalty Level | Very loyal, but independent | Reserved, but loyal |
|---|---|---|
| Need for Human Attention | Medium | Low |
| Temperament with Children | Better with older children | Better with older children |
| Temperament with Strangers | With supervision | With supervision |
| Temperament with Cats/Small Animals | High | High |
| Temperament with Other Dogs | No | With supervision |
| Temperament with Children | Better with older children | Better with older children |
| Temperament with Family | Yes | Yes |
| Current Use | Livestock/family guardian | Hunting/Companion dog |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Group (FCI/AKC) | Pastoral | Hound |
| Country of Origin | Turkey | West Africa |
| Official Name | Anatolian Shepherd | Azawakh |
| Primary Use (Historical) | Livestock guardian dog | Hound (Gazelle hunter) |
| Other Names (Nickname) | Kangal | African Sighthound |
| Eye Color | Dark | Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Coloration | Fawn, buff (with black mask) | Red, Sand, Brindle |
| Height (Male) | 69-81 cm | 58-74 cm |
| Weight (Male) | 41-68 kg | 15-25 kg |
| Height (Female) | 69-81 cm | 58-74 cm |
| Coat Type | Short | Short |
| Lifespan | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| Weight (Female) | 41-68 kg | 15-25 kg |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 69-81 cm | 58-74 cm |
| Bite Force | Unknown | Unknown |
| Ear Type | Dropped | Dropped |
| Tail Type | High (curled over back) | High |
| Yard Requirement | High | High |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Suitability | No | No |
| Tolerance for Being Alone | Medium | Low |
| Hot Weather Tolerance | Medium | High |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Cold Weather Tolerance | High | Low |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Prey Drive | Medium | - |
|---|---|---|
| Nipping Tendency | Low | Low |
| Global Intelligence Rank | High | High |
| Trainability | High | Medium |
| Daily Exercise Needs | > 2 hours a day | > 2 hours a day |
| Barking Tendency | High | Low |
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Food Cost | High | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Common Genetic Diseases | Hip Dysplasia | Sensitive to anesthesia |
| Global Price Range (Puppy) | High | High |
| Tendency to Obesity | Low | Low |
| Grooming Cost | > Once a week | Once a week |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Brushing Needs | Weekly | Weekly |
| Shedding Level | Yes (seasonal) | No |
| Bathing Needs | Medium | Low |
| Body Odor | Low | Low |
| Drooling | Low | Low |
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