Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Broholmer
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Broholmer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Broholmers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and Broholmer are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Broholmer is very child friendly. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Broholmer.
- Grooming - The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is very easy to groom. The Broholmer has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and Broholmer are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Broholmer |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 7-12 yrs. |
| Height | 26-30 in. | 22-30 in. |
| Weight | 80-150 lb | 90-150 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Turkey | Denmark |
| Origin Year | 4000 BC | 1500 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
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| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 70°F | 30°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
| Shedding | High | High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Medium | Medium |
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 | Broholmer |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Broholmer |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 7-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Broholmer |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Red Golden | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |