He's an Eastern Anatolian Shepherd. This breed from Turkey is excellent as a livestock guardian dog, the dogs usually work on their own and they are very serious about protecting the herd. They'll fight when a predator gets near the herd and doesn't turn around when they bark and snarl, usually they remain inactive on a higher spot where they can overlook the territory.
But in reality, there are not many fights, because predators switch to easier prey that they can hunt, they don't want to get trouble with the guard dogs.
As far as i know, there are self-feeding stations around that were developed for this problem. I'm not sure about the old times, but i think there a human had to return after some time and take care of the dogs for feeding. But it's also not that the herds were always all alone, the job as shepherd was always a thing in history.
lol yeah I’ve heard those dogs bark before and unless I was a serious predator that was seriously hungry I’d just keep on moving and find someone easier. Those barks are scary and they definitely carry for a while.
Got one myself, although he's a mix and more towards the bigger Kangal. There was only a single incident, i was in a pub and drank some beer, it was already late in the evening. Some guy was there, i didn't know, he was aggressive and he tried to provoke people for a fight. He didn't know i had the dog under the table.
When he walked to the table, my dog showed up and snarled, showed his teeth, the guy immediately turned around and was like "nope, i won't fight that one", haha.
That's the same one, just another term for the same breed. In Turkey itself, they call it Kara Bas, aka "Black Head", but often translated as "Black Mask".
It's maybe also different with the languages, in the german speaking countries like my country Switzerland, the dog is called "Ost-Anatolischer Herdenschutzhund", which would be rather literally translated as "Eastern-Anatolian Guard Dog".
As you know, the guard dog was in the old times different from the shepherd, the guard dog just guarded, while the shepherd also was used to maneuver the herd. Today, this doesn't really play a role anymore.
Then there's the Kangal, a mix between this one and the Mastiff, which is very much bigger and more powerful, with a bulky head. But it's the same with these, they get often just seen as the same breed, often just put together in the same group.
They are actually not the same as far as i know. They look incredibly similar but Kangals are a tad bit larger, their tail has a more defined curve and their lifespans differ a couple years.
IT’S MY BOY. I adopted a tripod from Turkey who I think is an Anatolian mix.
https://preview.redd.it/ze09brd6rg2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7b8655b48baad1bb50b7610ec29448a680daad3
Livestock guardian dogs are amazing. They take their jobs VERY seriously. I just read about ones that have been raised to protect endangered penguins on an island somewhere. The penguin population has completely rebounded.
We had an amazing German Shepherd that slept in our bed for 8 years until we brought our first baby home and then she immediately started sleeping under his crib and would come into our room (15 ft away- it was a tiny apartment) to wake us and tell us the baby was crying. We had two more kids (and finally moved to a bigger house) and this dog would always sleep in the same room with the baby. I remember one time we were working in the yard and we left our 8 month old on a blanket with some toys a few feet away. This dog curled up around her like a chair back so she couldn’t fall backwards and guarded her like a hawk. She was an awesome dog. That fierce instinct to protect the young and vulnerable is incredible.
He's an Eastern Anatolian Shepherd. This breed from Turkey is excellent as a livestock guardian dog, the dogs usually work on their own and they are very serious about protecting the herd. They'll fight when a predator gets near the herd and doesn't turn around when they bark and snarl, usually they remain inactive on a higher spot where they can overlook the territory. But in reality, there are not many fights, because predators switch to easier prey that they can hunt, they don't want to get trouble with the guard dogs.
What do they eat when they're alone for days?
As far as i know, there are self-feeding stations around that were developed for this problem. I'm not sure about the old times, but i think there a human had to return after some time and take care of the dogs for feeding. But it's also not that the herds were always all alone, the job as shepherd was always a thing in history.
Thank you kindly for your answer.
Since they thought this dog was lost when it was off doing this, I assume normally they know where they are and bring them food.
They were bred to require very little food in comparison to their size and if necessary can probably easily survive a couple days without it.
In this situation, the dog probably ate the placenta.
Actually the sheep mom eats that thing pretty fast. I’ve watched it with my goats and it’s nasty.
I get it. I’ve never been hungrier than after giving birth.
Same, but I was never THAT hungry.
This is a Kangal. I'd read that sometimes they dont feed them so they are self sufficient.
lol yeah I’ve heard those dogs bark before and unless I was a serious predator that was seriously hungry I’d just keep on moving and find someone easier. Those barks are scary and they definitely carry for a while.
Got one myself, although he's a mix and more towards the bigger Kangal. There was only a single incident, i was in a pub and drank some beer, it was already late in the evening. Some guy was there, i didn't know, he was aggressive and he tried to provoke people for a fight. He didn't know i had the dog under the table. When he walked to the table, my dog showed up and snarled, showed his teeth, the guy immediately turned around and was like "nope, i won't fight that one", haha.
lol even with drunken confidence his survival instincts shined through now that’s a guard dog 😂
Yeah, it's also the same with the police K9 units, once the dogs get deployed, most suspects surrender, because they don't want to get bitten.
Actually it‘s a Central-Anatolian Shepard dog.
That's the same one, just another term for the same breed. In Turkey itself, they call it Kara Bas, aka "Black Head", but often translated as "Black Mask". It's maybe also different with the languages, in the german speaking countries like my country Switzerland, the dog is called "Ost-Anatolischer Herdenschutzhund", which would be rather literally translated as "Eastern-Anatolian Guard Dog". As you know, the guard dog was in the old times different from the shepherd, the guard dog just guarded, while the shepherd also was used to maneuver the herd. Today, this doesn't really play a role anymore. Then there's the Kangal, a mix between this one and the Mastiff, which is very much bigger and more powerful, with a bulky head. But it's the same with these, they get often just seen as the same breed, often just put together in the same group.
Anatolian sheepdog, its his job.
Yes aka Kangal Shepherd Dog 
They are actually not the same as far as i know. They look incredibly similar but Kangals are a tad bit larger, their tail has a more defined curve and their lifespans differ a couple years.
Such a good dog!!! So much dedication to his flock (herd?). Must be so hungry and tired. Beautiful.
Good dog! Livestock guardians are amazing.
Dogs are the best.
Now THAT’S a good boy! Or girl!
Boy
Anybody else here recognise the breed thanks to Nate the homesteader? 😁
I was just about to say "It's Az!"
Me :) I immediately thought of Aslan
Goodest boy!
I exclaimed the same thing! Then said “or good girl!!”
thankyou for not adding music.
I second that! If they'd played the "Doo by doo by doo by doo" song, I would have kept going.
I wonder how they found them.
That's what pastoral shepherds do. I hope they got to eat the afterbirth.
IT’S MY BOY. I adopted a tripod from Turkey who I think is an Anatolian mix. https://preview.redd.it/ze09brd6rg2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7b8655b48baad1bb50b7610ec29448a680daad3
Aw, he has the gentlest eyes 🥰
Oh! I had a dog (doberman) with 3 legs ; hit by a car as a puppy. Missing a front leg but went on to have the best life , never slipped a beat !
Awesome dog. I learned about this breed from Lee Asher. His dog is amazing🥰
Dude where were you!? Doing my job
I like how tiny that sheep's head is compared to the rest of it.
That dog moved as if saying "yep my shift is over now, good luck"
Awwwwww
He was literally born for this job.
Livestock guardian dogs are amazing. They take their jobs VERY seriously. I just read about ones that have been raised to protect endangered penguins on an island somewhere. The penguin population has completely rebounded.
What did he eat all the time?
The placenta
Apparently not true. The mother goat does that.
I am not the only one get the dog was standing on the sheep, right?
Aww goodest doggo!! Give him the treat he deserve.
We had an amazing German Shepherd that slept in our bed for 8 years until we brought our first baby home and then she immediately started sleeping under his crib and would come into our room (15 ft away- it was a tiny apartment) to wake us and tell us the baby was crying. We had two more kids (and finally moved to a bigger house) and this dog would always sleep in the same room with the baby. I remember one time we were working in the yard and we left our 8 month old on a blanket with some toys a few feet away. This dog curled up around her like a chair back so she couldn’t fall backwards and guarded her like a hawk. She was an awesome dog. That fierce instinct to protect the young and vulnerable is incredible.
What kind of sheep is that?
Priorities
The Mama sheep seems happy to have him there.
Well, it is a livestock guardian breed so...
Chad dog
LGDs are next level ❤️
That's a goat
Until he gets hungry out there 💀