Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Bloodhound
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Bloodhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Bloodhounds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and Bloodhound are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Bloodhound is very child friendly. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Bloodhound.
- Grooming - The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is very easy to groom. The Bloodhound has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Bloodhound bark/howls frequently. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Bloodhound |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 11-15 yrs. |
| Height | 26-30 in. | 23-27 in. |
| Weight | 80-150 lb | 80-110 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Turkey | France |
| Origin Year | 4000 BC | 1000 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
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| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 70°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Very High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Medium | High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Bloodhound |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | High | Below Average |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Bloodhound |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 11-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Bloodhound |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Fawn&white | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Liver | Yes | No |
| Red Fawn | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Liver & Tan | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |