Breed Characteristics
| Type: | Mix |
| Function: | Working |
| Group: | Working |
| Life Span: | 12-15 Years |
| Nicknames: | No nicknames known. |
| Hypoallergenic: | No |
Anatolian Pyrenees Build Information
A cross between the Anatolian Shepherd and the Great Pyrenees, the Anatolian Pyrenees is one of the giant cross breeds. Their large frame, usually weighing in between 80 and 150 pounds, is generally covered by long, straight fur that can be black, brown, cream, red, or white in color and they have flappy ears.
| Size: | Giant |
| Length (Male): | 27-33 in. |
| Length (Female): | 22-24 in. |
| Weight: | > 65 lbs |
Behaviour and Personality
Anatolian Pyrenees dogs are highly intelligent, independent, very gentle, protective, and loving with their owners, making for wonderful family dogs and suited for the purpose of personal protection or guarding livestock. They require a firm hand in training and plenty of exercise, doing best in environments where they have plenty of space to roam around.
| Activity Level: | Very Active |
| Affection Level: | Affectionate |
| Barking: | Noisy |
| Energy Level: | Very Active |
| Guardian Skills: | Yes |
| Independant: | Yes |
| Kid Friendliness: | Friendly |
Appearance
| Colors: | Black, Cream, Light Brown, Red, White |
| Shedding: | Constant |
| Grooming: | High Maintenance |
| Coat Type: | Dense |
Anatolian Pyrenees Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.
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Breed Talents and Facts
This is the perfect dog breed for guarding!
| Training: | Hard |
| Jolly for Jogging: | Yes |
| Dutiful Watchdog: | Yes |
| Agile/Zippy: | Yes |