I don’t totally agree with the prey drive statement. They drive off threats vs trying to kill them. In fact Anatolians are still be used in a rescue project in Africa to keep Cheetahs from going extinct. Ranchers were limited in how to protect lifestock against the speedy Cheetahs shooting them often the only effective answer. When Anatolians were introduced they drove off the Cheetahs but their lower prey drive meant they didn’t seek to kill them merely eliminate the threat to livestock. Yes you do have to be careful around smaller livestock and socialize them well but I disagree that they or any LGD has a high prey drive.

I know a guy in South Dakota with a litter right now do you still want them?

I’m thinking about getting one of these puppies I loved what you said that is so funny if I have any problems I’m definitely going to try that. Thank you for posting.

“And walking through doors. She will not follow me but go first as the guardian.”

I took in a stray pup that I’m pretty sure is a Pyrenees/Anatolian mix and you just explained one of the behaviours that has been bugging me but now I think it is awesome. Thanks.

I’ve got 4 working farm dogs and am looking for two great pyrenees/anatolian mix Could you tell me where you got yours?

I have an Anatolian/Pyrenees mix and he used to go after rabbits, squirrels and deer. BUT, I started talking to the animals as if I know them. Sounds funny, but I would say, “Hi Deer.” I would tell my dog how I loved the deer/bunny/squirrel, etc. I would tell the deer/bunny/squirrel “bye-bye” when they would take off. He seemed to figure out they were my friends and were off limits. Not sure if that works with every dog, but it sure did him.

Got our boy as a STARVING stray, Vet guessed about one year old. No leash laws here, rural ‘limited access subdivision’ with owners having from 2 to 20 acres, no fences. Wants to be OUTSIDE, happiest when temps are below 50 degrees F. Will NOT come when called…unless it’s feeding time. Very good ‘manners’, never jumps on people or furniture (good thing as he weighs 130 pounds). Sheds A TON of fur year-round – not for a person who wants a clean house. When outside he ‘patrols’ our acreage and that of several neighbors. The barking never stops…it’s CONSTANT when outside so must bring him indoors for the night. Very gentle with children. Unless you are young enough to do the work a Pro grooming is required every two weeks to help control the undercoat (not cheap) and they still shed A TON (did I mention they shed?). DO NOT get one unless it can roam free and you have acreage. Love him to death…but would not choose to have another one.

Hi Kristi, If left unattended any dog might chase the wildlife, but the herding tendencies and prey drive in an Anatolian Shepherd Great Pyrenees would give this dog an even greater likelihood of doing so. However, they are very clever dogs and respond well to positive reinforcement training, so with some work you could potentially teach them not to.

I have a Labsky with the same aggressive protective instincts. A proper introduction for family stopped the biting. Not true for FedEx.