Yesterday, we bought 2 male Anatolian Shepherd pups to add to the sheep guardian team.  We named them Zeus and Zorro.  They are 9 week old brothers.  Zeus is short-haired and Zorro has a longer coat.

Anatolian Shepherd Pups, Zeus and Zorro

One of our Great Pyrenees dogs is 13 years old and is slowing down, so it was time to get replacements trained.  We thought we would try Anatolians for their speed and agility in chasing down and catching coyotes that threaten the sheep flock.  

Zeus and Zorro Resting

Zeus Nose To Nose With An Orphan Lamb

About Anatolian Shepherds

Anatolian Shepherds are livestock guardian dogs that originated in Turkey.  They have acute hearing, exceptional eyesight and great strength to take down predators.  They are known for their strong protective instincts.  Males mature at 26-31 inches at the wither and weigh about 150 lbs.