Description:
Sultan is a beautiful 9 month old Anatolian Shepherd Dog from Iraqi. He was rescued and brought home by a gentleman who was over there. Unfortunately, the very day he arrived, Sultan nipped a neighbor who was being a bit too physical with him. Seminole Animal Control had to quarantine him (mandatory on all reports of this type) but at the end of the 10 day period, the owner declined to come get him! Can you imagine, after all that effort? Well, Mary Beth was beside herself. She called Judy and asked her to come get this boy. In her opinion (and she deals with dogs biting dogs all the time) Sultan is not a biter. She feels that he had been through such an ordeal that he was just done with everything! You know, I've had days like that....
So Judy dropped by my house on her way home from pulling Sultan from the shelter so I could get some photos. What a hoot that was! Sultan was so happy to be outside he was bouncing around like a puppy. And why shouldn't he be ~ he IS a puppy! Strong too! I don't usually see Judy being dragged around, but she looked like she was water skiing across my front lawn for a minute there.
Sultan is beautiful, I mean, really beautiful. Look how his tail curls in the classic Anatolian way. He is very smart, very strong, and very energetic. He will be an incredible dog for the family that will invest in playing and training with him. I fell in love with Sultan immediately. You will too!

When working with Sultan I have noticed that he is a WONDERFUL dog that grabs your heart! He is gentle and sweet but a little confused because he doesn't understand english. He needs a person that will lead him in a positive and gentle manner with a lot of patience and positive reinforcement. He is very smart and learns very fast. He loves a soft bed, lots of petting and praise. I have really become very bonded to him and his sweet demeanor.


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is native to Asia Minor. It protects flocks and serves as a shepherd's companion. On the high Anatolian Plateau, where summers are hot and very dry and winters are cold, the Anatolian Shepherd Dogs live outside all year round. For centuries the ancestors of the Anatolian Shepherd were used as a combat dog in war and for hunting. It was particularly valued for the victorious battles it could fight with wolves. As a sheepdog, it was bothered by neither fatigue nor bad weather. Today it is still used as a sheep dog as well as a guard dog. The Anatolian Shepherd is very closely related to the Kangal Dog and some people even declare all Turkish shepherd's i.e. the Kangal Dog, to be one breed, the Anatolian Shepherd, however the true Turkish Kangal Dogs are said to be a separate breed from the generic Turkish shepherd's dog. The isolated historical conditions of the Sivas-Kangal region has resulted in the development of the Kangal Dog as a distinct breed, which has been declared the National Dog of Turkey and a national treasure. The true Turkish Kangal Dogs are first and foremost still primarily working shepherds. The export of pure Kangal Dogs from Turkey has been controlled and now is virtually forbidden. The Kangal Dog Club of America continues to work to ease import restrictions. Imported dogs are considered to be extremely valuable for their potential contribution to the genetic pool in the United States.
Anatolian Shepherds are not recommended for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. This breed is very suspicious of strangers, and it is therefore necessary to provide a secure, fenced yard. This breed needs a lot of exercise. They do best when they can run free in their own fenced-in yard, but still need to go on long daily walks. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.