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Physical Characteristics of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog

(from the Canadian Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: Expression should be intelligent. Skull is large but in proportion to the body.

Ears: Set on no higher than the plane of the head. V-shaped, rounded apex, measuring about 4 inches at the base to 6 inches in length. Ears dropped to sides.

Eyes: Medium size, set apart, almond shaped and dark brown to light amber in color.

Neck: Slightly arched, powerful, and muscular, moderate in length with more skin and fur than elsewhere on the body, forming a protective ruff.

Muzzle: Blockier and stronger for the dog, but neither dog nor bitch should have a snipey head or muzzle. Nose and flews must be solid black or brown. Scissors bite preferred, level bite acceptable.

Forequarters: Shoulders should be muscular and well developed, blades long, broad and sloping. Elbows should be neither in nor out. Forelegs should be relatively long, well-boned and set straight with strong pasterns.

Feet: Strong and compact with well-arched toes, oval in shape. They should have stout nails with pads thick and tough.

Body: Well proportioned, functional, without exaggeration. Chest is deep (to the elbow) and well-sprung with a distinct tuck up at the loin.

Tail: Long and reaching to the hocks. Set on rather high. When relaxed, it is carried low with the end curled upwards. When alert, the tail is carried high, making a “wheel.”

Hindquarters: Strong, with broad thighs and heavily muscled. Angulation at the stifle and hock is in proportion to the forequarters.

Coat: Short (1 inch minimum, not tight) to Rough (approximately 4 inches in length) with neck hair slightly longer.

Color: All color patterns and markings are equally acceptable.

Size and Weight: Dogs should be from 29 inches and weighing from 110 to 150 pounds proportionate to size and structure. Bitches should be from 27 inches, weighing from 80 to 120 pounds, proportionate to size and structure.