The Breed
Do Anatolian Shepherds bark a lot?
Adult Anatolians are usually quiet and bark when there is a reason. Young dogs bark more while they learn what matters.
The national breed club says barking varies from dog to dog, that adults usually sound the alarm only when it is needed, and that puppies will bark at any noise while they test what is worth reporting.
Barking is the tool a guardian uses first. The club describes a mild warning bark that escalates if an intruder keeps coming.
Our male, Tucker, has a big bark and uses it. If you have close neighbors who will not tolerate a dog barking at night, this is not the breed for your place.
The information on this page is general information about the breed, drawn from the sources listed and from our own experience. Individual dogs vary. Nothing here is a guarantee about the health, size, temperament or working ability of any particular puppy. The terms of any sale are those in our written contract.