Anatolian Retriever Dog Breed

It's not really known why Anatolian Retrievers were produced. The two parent breeds are outside dogs but in very different basic roles. Because of this, any given dog of this mixed breed might be better as a hunter, or better as a guard dog, or perhaps a fair amount of both and all related roles. They may or may not be good as family companion, with kids, around other dogs or non-canine pets — it all depends on how much of which parent breed they inherit as well as how they are trained and socialized.

Here are some possible good and bad things about these dogs that you should consider if you plan on adopting one of these

The Anatolian Retriever is not at all a typical hybrid dog, and there seems to be very few around and even less information regarding these dogs. Mating two purebred dogs can result in any ratio of either breed contributing to the litter, and puppies are rarely alike in a litter of hybrid dogs. iIt is most likely that the this mix is produced to calm the more naturally aggressive aspect of the Anatolian.

As both breeds are very intelligent in different ways, there is no doubt that the Anatolian Retriever is a smart dog. They may be headstrong, however, if there is more Anatolian due to this latter breed being all about guarding flocks, herds, and property. Still, as both dogs are accustomed to working on their own, they know how to get the job done once trained.

Anatolian Retrievers are loyal dogs, but they may show it in different ways depending on how much of each parent they inherit. Labrador Retrievers can be loyal in that they are always by your side whereas Anatolians exhibit loyalty by getting their work done whether with or without your presence.

These dogs are very active and require a lot of activity — both physical and mental — to maintain their happiness and health. Anatolians in particular accustomed to long days of constant movement both forward with and constantly encircling their flocks.

Because there are no formal studies or even books or Web sites regarding this apparently newly introduced mixed breed dog, there is not much regarding the health profile either. Due to this, you should study very carefully the typical health problems of both parent breeds. Anatolians and Labradors are sturdy dogs with few problems, but there are heritable and other issues that can pop up.

Below is a list of possible health problems that the Anatolian Retriever might run into:

• Bloat
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Entropion
• Distichiasis
• Hip dysplasia
• Skin infections
• Hypothyroidism
• Patellar luxation
• Elbow dysplasia
• Chronic allergies
• Demodectic mange
• Muscular dystrophy
• Tricuspid valve dysplasia
• Exercise-induced collapse
• Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

The average lifespan of the Anatolian Retriever is 11 to 14 years.