The Anatolian Shepherd has been known in the Anatolian plateau of Turkey for centuries. A large and noble animal, it is used as livestock guardians. More agile and slender than the Kuvasz and the Great Pyrenees, the Anatolian Shepherd is capable of immense endurance and speed. For many years, this breed was used as a wolf hunter/killer and a combat dog in wars.

Also called Karabash.

Common misspellings are anatolian dog, anatolian dogs, anatolian mountain dog, anatolian shephard dog, anatolian shepard dogs, anatolian sheperd dog, anatolian sheppard dog, anatolian shepperd dog, anatolian-dogs, anatola shepherd dogs.