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let's talk about Anatolian Shepherds
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those Majestic fluffy Guardians of the
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livestock world if you're lucky enough
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to own one of these gentle Giants you
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know they come with a unique set of
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quirks and responsibilities so let's
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dive into 12 things all Anatolian
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Shepherd owners must never forget one
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size Matters and they know it first off
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let's address the elephant in the room
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your Anatolian Shepherd is not just a
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dog it's a small horse we're talking
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about a breed that can tip the scales at
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over 100 lb you're not just adopting a
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pet you're inviting a four-legged
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bouncer into your home they'll plop down
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wherever they want and good luck moving
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them you'll be stepping over them like
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they're a piece of furniture and if you
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trip well that's on you for not watching
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where you're going two they're not just
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pets they're family protectors Anatolian
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shepherds are fiercely loyal and
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protective you could say they take their
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job as family Guardians very seriously
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if you have kids great just remember
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that while they can be gentle Giants
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they also have a strong instinct to
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protect their territory so introducing
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new people to your home you better do it
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slowly or be prepared for an overzealous
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bark that could wake the neighbors three
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training takes time and patience
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training an Anatolian Shepherd is like
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trying to teach a cat how to fetch it's
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challenging and requires a lot of
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patience these dogs are intelligent but
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often stubborn you'll need to be
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consistent and firm or you might find
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yourself negotiating with them like
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they're your boss at work okay I'll give
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you a treat if you sit Maybe spoiler
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alert it probably won't work four
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socialization is key start early if you
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want your Anatolian to be well adjusted
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socialization is crucial these dogs can
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be wary of strangers so it's essential
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to expose them to different people and
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environments from an early age otherwise
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you might end up with a dog that barks
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at the mailman like he's trying to
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invade your home five exercise is
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non-negotiable Anatolian Shepherds need
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their exercise about 1.5 to 2 hours a
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day that means long walks jogs or play
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sessions in a secure area where they can
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stretch those long legs if you think you
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can skip their exercise because it's
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raining outside think again you'll
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return home to find your house has been
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redecorated by their enthusiastic paw
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six grooming is essential get ready for
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fur owning an Anatolian means embracing
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grooming as part of your daily routine
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they have a thick double coat that sheds
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twice a year like it's auditioning for a
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rooll in a fur Factory weekly brushing
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is essential espe especially during
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shedding season when you'll need to
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brush them multiple times just to keep
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your house from looking like a petting
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zoo exploded seven drooling is just part
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of their charm let's talk about drool
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because Anatolian Shepherds have jows
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made for it you might want to invest in
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some drool bibs because these dogs can
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produce enough slobber to fill a kitty
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pool after every meal and don't even
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think about wearing white clothes around
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them it'll look like you've been in an
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epic Food Fight by the end of dinner
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eight they are natural guard dogs but
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don't train them as such
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these dogs are already protective by
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Nature so don't go teaching them guard
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dog commands unless you want to create
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an overly suspicious canine that barks
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at Shadows instead focus on obedience
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training and making sure they know when
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it's appropriate to bark and when it's
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time to chill out nine Health matters
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stay vigilant like all breeds Anatolian
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Shepherds come with their own set of
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health concerns such as hip dysplasia
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and skin issues regular vet checkups are
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essential if you want your furry friend
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around for years to come and if you
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thought getting a was going to save you
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money think again 10 they love their
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space respect it anatolians are
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independent creatures who appreciate
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their space they don't want to be
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smothered with affection
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24/7 sometimes they just want to lie
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around and observe the world from their
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favorite spot on the couch or better yet
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outside where they can keep an eye on
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their territory 11 prepare for some
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serious barking these dogs are vocal
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they've got opinions about everything
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whether it's the neighbor mowing their
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lawn or that squirrel daring to cross
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their path be prepared for some serious
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barking sessions that could rival any
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neighborhood watch meeting 12 love them
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unconditionally at the end of the day
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despite all their quirks and challenges
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Anatolian Shepherds bring immense joy
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into our lives their goofy personalities
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and unwavering loyalty make every moment
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spent with them worthwhile even when
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they're stealing your socks or leaving
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puddles everywhere so there you have it
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12 things all Anatolian Shepherd owners
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must never forget embrace the chaos
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enjoy their quirks and remember life is
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always better with a giant fluff Ball by
