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As intelligent and loyal protectors, Anatolian Shepherds make great companions and guard dogs. They were bred to protect flocks, and they maintain an inherent desire to take care of those they love to this day. This breed enjoys running, roaming, and having fun, so lace up those shoes and prepare for playtime. Full-grown, they typically weigh 80-150 pounds and stand 27-29 inches tall.

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Anatolian Shepherd make the perfect family companion and guard dog. They’re smart and courageous, but not aggressive toward people or other pets. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Anatolian Shepherd requires a lot of exercise, so be prepared to get a workout. A yard with a fence is ideal, as they love to run and play on their own. Even if you have a large yard, they’ll still need a regular daily walk and activities to keep them busy. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Anatolian Shepherds are best known for having white cream, “sesame,” and piebald coats. The piebald coats are white with large, colorful spots that usually cover about ⅓ of their body. These pups often have black ears and masks, which make them easy to recognize. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. However, if you want your Anatolian Shepherd to guard your flock, they should live outdoors and not be treated as a family pet. Because of their size and activity level, this breed is better suited for large spaces rather than apartments. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.

Irish Wolfhounds are giant, sweet dogs who are very affectionate toward their owners. They thrive on human companionship and use their big size to eat human food off the counter. Unfortunately, their lifespan is very short. Full-grown, they typically weigh 105-120 pounds and stand 30-32 inches tall.

Irish Wolfhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. If they are raised around cats and other small dogs, Irish Wolfhounds can get along with them, but they shouldn’t play together outside. Irish Wolfhounds get along well with children, but they are so big that they aren’t always the best fit for toddlers. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Irish Wolfhounds enjoy the chase and are excellent competitors in the doggie sport of lure coursing. They like long walks where they can explore their surroundings, but they especially appreciate an opportunity to run around in a safe, enclosed area. Irish Wolfhounds can be happy with varying amounts of exercise, but it’s important to make sure you give them enough to keep their weight in check. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Irish Wolfhounds have a shaggy, rough coat that should be brushed twice a week to remove tangles and any dead hair. They shed moderately throughout the year and are pretty easy to groom for being so huge. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Irish Wolfhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Irish Wolfhounds prefer a home with a safely fenced-in yard where they can run and play, but they need to live inside with their humans. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.