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ladies and gentlemen gather around today
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I'm here to Enlighten you on a topic
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that's near and dear to my heart 12
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reasons why you should never own an
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Anatolian Shepherd now before you start
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thinking I'm just another dog hater let
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me clarify I love dogs but these
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particular canines they're like owning a
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small horse that thinks it's the king of
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the castle so let's dive into this
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canine canundrum one size Matters first
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off let's talk about size Anatolian
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Shepherd are not your average lap dogs
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they can weigh anywhere from 80 to 150
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lb that's right they're basically a
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furry bouncer with a bark that could
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shatter glass imagine trying to fit that
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Beast into your compact car good luck
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two independent thinkers these dogs are
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independent thinkers and by independent
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I mean they'll think about what you want
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them to do and then do the exact
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opposite training an Anatolian Shepherd
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is like trying to teach a cat to fetch
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you might as well be speaking ancient
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Greek three natural guard dogs Anatolian
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Shepherds were bred to be livestock
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Guardians which means they take their
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job seriously if you want a dog that
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will protect your home great but if you
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want a friendly pet who will welcome
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guests with open Paws forget it they'll
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be sizing up your visitors like they're
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auditioning for a role in Guardians of
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the Galaxy four territorial Behavior
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speaking of guarding these dogs are
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inherently territorial if you have
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neighbors who like to walk their dogs
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past your house get ready for some
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serious barking and not the cute kind
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this is the kind of barking that makes
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you question your life choices five food
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aggression let's not forget about food
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aggression anatolians can be possessive
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about their meals you might think you
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can give them a pat while they eat but
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let me tell you this is not a good idea
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you could lose a finger faster than you
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can say doggy dinner time six groomy
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nightmares now let's talk groom in these
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dogs shed like there's no tomorrow
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especially during shedding season when
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it looks like a snowstorm hit your
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living room you'll need a vacuum cleaner
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with more horsepower than your car just
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to keep up with the fur flying around
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seven exercise requirements anolian
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Shepherds need lots of exercise and I
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mean Lots if you're someone who enjoys
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leisurely strolls or couch surfing this
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is not the breed for you they require
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daily walks and plenty of space to roam
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or else they'll turn your backyard into
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their personal wrestling ring eight
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socialization needs these pups need
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extensive socialization from an early
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age to avoid behavioral issues later on
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if you think you can just bring one home
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and hope for the best think again you'll
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need to introduce them to every person
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and creature in your neighborhood twice
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nine health issues like many large
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breeds Anatolian shepherds are prone to
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health problems such as hip dysplasia
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and hypothyroidism this means not only
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will you have to budget for their food
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and grooming needs but also for
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potential vet bills that could rival
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your mortgage payments 10 not ideal for
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firsttime owners if you're a first-time
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dog owner steer clear of this breed they
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require experienced handlers who know
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how to manage their strong willed nature
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and assertive personality otherwise you
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might find yourself an overy head faster
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than you can say what have I done 11
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limited adaptability anat Ians do not
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adapt well to City living or crowded
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environments if you live in an apartment
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or a busy suburb forget about it these
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dogs thrive in rural settings where they
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can Patrol large areas without feeling
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confined or stressed 12 lifelong
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commitment finally owning an Anatolian
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Shepherd is a lifelong commitment these
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dogs can live up to 13 years that's over
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a decade of barking at strangers
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shedding for everywhere and keeping you
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on your toes every single day in
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conclusion while Anatolian Shepherds may
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look Majestic and Noble owning one is
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not for the faint-hearted or unprepared
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so unless you're ready for a furry
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Guardian that requires more attention
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than a toddler on sugar rush it might be
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best to admire these magnificent
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creatures from afar rather than bringing
