Anatolian Shepherd Dog
| Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Çoban Köpeği) |
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Çoban Köpeği, Turkish Shepherd Dog |
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70-85 cm |
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40-65 kg |
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The Anatolian Shepherd Dog ( Turkish Çoban Köpeği [tʃɔ'ban kœpeʲi] Shepherd Dog) was a breed of dog from Turkey recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 2, Section 2, Standard No. 331 ). On June 15, 2018, the first FCI standard for the Kangal Shepherd Dog was published under the FCI number 331, which the Anatolian Shepherd Dog had until then .
The FCI standard
Räber writes about the breed standard of the FCI: "The FCI-Standard is written so that every shepherd dog-like bastard with a shoulder height between 71 and 81 cm can take part in an exhibition as an Anatolian shepherd dog." He points out that no responsible breeder Akbaş and Kangal would cross and pretend the offspring were purebred.
The FCI standard was created outside of Turkey "in the West" at a time when there was no cynological association and no stud books in Turkey. Turkish Shepherd Dogs came to Western Europe and were bred there. On April 10, 1980, the FCI set a standard based on these premises. This was heavily criticized by Turkish breeders and Räber also considers it to be in need of revision.
On June 15, 2018, the Kangal Shepherd Dog replaced the Anatolian Shepherd Dog as the FCI breed. The Turkish Breeding Association, which is responsible for the Kangal Shepherd Dog, made it clear that (in the FCI) only dogs that meet the new standard may be bred. Papers of such dogs can also be rewritten as Kangal Shepherd Dog. "If this is not the case, your papers should remain unchanged, and these dogs may NOT be recognized as an FCI breed." (Emphasis in the original)
description
The FCI summarized various shepherd dogs under the name Anatolian Shepherd Dog. What they have in common is a short, shiny, close-fitting top coat and a fur collar, especially in males. All colors are permitted according to the standard . With an instep height (shoulder) of the males of up to 85 cm and a weight of 44 to 64 kg, he is a defensive, imposing dog. Sometimes it is considerably larger: 90 cm and up to 80 kg can occur.
According to the FCI standard (until June 2018), this dog appears powerful, upright and with a large frame. He has a powerful figure, is a shepherd dog with a broad, powerful head and thick, double coat. The body is powerful, well muscled, but not fat. He should be big and persistent. This breed is also able to move at great speed for long periods of time. Remarkably even and harmonious sequence of movements with a firm, straight back line with a well-carried neck and head; this gives the impression of a hunter on the prowl.
The coat is short or semi-long, dense with a thick undercoat. Due to climatic conditions, large differences in hair length are possible. A little longer and thicker on the neck and shoulder. The coat tends to be longer in winter than in summer.
Essence
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is balanced, courageous, suspicious of strangers, and very vigilant. He is normally calm, but can also act very agile and quickly. In the dark his vigilance is heightened. He is more distant and reserved towards unknown people and is therefore very attached to his family. As a guard dog, he usually acts very independently, develops a certain stubbornness and is often dominant . Due to these characteristics, it is all the more important to train him consistently and above all early, since if the upbringing started too late, the obstinacy and dominance of this breed predominate. The dogs show a territorial demeanor with a claim to individual distance.
use
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a herd protection dog , i.e. a dog that defends the herds independently against predators such as the wolf . But it is also used as a guard and protection dog. Originally, this breed was mostly used to guard sheep. The breed guards herds that cover great distances on the Anatolian Plateau, with the dogs living outside regardless of any weather.
Not only does he defend his herd, but is one of the breeds of dogs that actively combats the herd's potential enemies. He can also persevere for several days without eating and never leave the side of his herd. The shepherd often sets off to the pastures with a group of 2 to 5 dogs. Most of the time, the dogs and the sheep are left alone outside on the pasture and watch out that no cattle thief, whether human or animal, approaches their herd.
Legal situation
The Kangal , which is occasionally counted as part of this breed, is one of the list dogs in Germany in some federal states . It is classified as dangerous in Hamburg and Hesse. In Hamburg he can be exempted from the rules of the breed list by a character test. The Hessian ordinance lists a breed Kangal (Karabash) together with nine other breeds, whose dangerousness is officially suspected until proven otherwise . Importing into Germany is not prohibited.
In Switzerland, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is listed on the breed list of the Canton of Ticino , and its keeping there requires a permit.
Shepherd dogs from Anatolia
The UKC recognizes both the Akbaş and the Kangal as separate breeds alongside the Anatolian Shepherd Dog. In Turkey, the Akbaş as well as the Kangal Shepherd Dog and the Kars Dog are each considered to be separate breeds; there is no Çoban Köpeği breed in the FAO breed list . Akbaş, Kangal and Kars-Hund are among the shepherd dogs ( Çoban Köpekleri ) in Turkey , without this term being used to describe a breed.
literature
- Hans Räber : Encyclopedia of pedigree dogs. Volume 1.2. Edition. Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-440-06555-3 , pp. 66-74.
- Thomas Achim Schoke: Guard dogs. animal learn Verlag, 2003, ISBN 3-936188-08-4 .
Web links
- FCI Breed Standard No. 331: Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Document archived on August 9, 2017, accessed from archive.org) ( Memento from August 9, 2017 in the Internet Archive )
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Hans Räber : Encyclopedia of dog breeds . tape 1 . Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 1995, ISBN 3-440-06752-1 , Der Kangal, p. 71 ff .
- ↑ Message from the board of the Turkish Breeding Association KIF of July 30, 2018, which was disseminated via the FCI. ( FCI-NB-01082018-annex , pdf, 426 kB)
- ↑ Thomas Achim Schoke: Herd Guard Dogs . animal learn Verlag, ISBN 3-936188-08-4 .
- ↑ Law on the new regulation on keeping and leading dogs of January 26, 2006 (PDF; 68 kB)
- ↑ Hazard Defense Ordinance on keeping and leading dogs (Dog Ordinance)
- ↑ UKC breed standard for the Akbaş ( Memento from August 15, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ UKC breed standard for the Kangal ( Memento from August 15, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ UKC breed standard for the Anatolian Shepherd Dog ( Memento from August 15, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the FAO with the dog breeds of Turkey.
- ↑ Orhan Yılmaz: Türkiye'nin çeşitli bölgelerinde yetiştirilmekte olan Kangal köpeklerinin bazı morfolojik özellikleri . Ankara 2007, p. 10 (Diss. Turk. Online ).
- ↑ Orhan Yılmaz: Does any dog breed called the Anatolian Shepherd Dog exist? ( English ( Memento of October 21, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) English on Orhan Yılmaz's website)
- ↑ Cafer Tepeli, Orhan Çetin, Şeref İnal, Kemal Kırıkçı, Alper Yılmaz: Kangal ve Akbaş Irkı Türk Çoban Köpeklerinde Büyume Özellikleri . (PDF; 73 kB)