Anatolian Shepherd Dog: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide [Hardcover]

Richard G. Beauchamp (Author)

Book Description

Series: Comprehensive Owner's Guide | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

From the Anatolian Plateau of Turkey comes the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, a rugged, powerful guard dog who possesses both agility and endurance. Standing 29 inches at the shoulder and weighing up to 150 pounds, the Anatolian Shepherd is an impressive working dog and one of the most adaptable canines in the world, having been developed in the most demanding environs of his homeland. This Special Limited Edition is the only book of its kind dedicated to this noble Turkish breed, written by well-known dogman Richard G. Beauchamp. With specific instructions on selecting a puppy, rearing, housebreaking and training the dog, this colorful book is a much-needed addition to the existing information on the Anatolian Shepherd breed.

Providing insightful chapters on the breed’s history, characteristics and standard, the author has given owners and potential owners all of the information necessary to care for and train the breed. Over 135 color photographs enliven this comprehensive text, making this book an invaluable resource for all fanciers interested in the Anatolian breed.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books; Limited Edition edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593783477
• ISBN-13: 978-1593783471
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anatolian Shepherd Dog, November 9, 2005

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D. Brown (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anatolian Shepherd Dog: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Hardcover)

This is a very good book that relates the history and characteristics of this rare breed of dog. As the owner of an Anatolian Shepherd, I found the information herein to be helpful and accurate. This is a wonderful breed and the book is a great reference for owners and would-be owners.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare indeed, June 18, 2007

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Pepper Moon "Pepper Moon" (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anatolian Shepherd Dog: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Hardcover)

Anatolian Shepherds are big and beautiful, an unusual breed rarely seen. I have been interested in having an Anatolian companion for several years and recommend this book highly as it gives a clear look at the dog's unique personality and the somewhat different training needed by the breed.

9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money, June 23, 2009

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L. Eckersley "Little Rain" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anatolian Shepherd Dog: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Hardcover)

Don't waste your money. This book describes an anatolian as a cute fun house pet. They are not the best house dogs, the few that might be are an exception. This book does not guide you to a training or owning a LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN dog. More of a book for a house fluff dog. Ridiculous instructions on puppy training. tells you never to strike your puppy, just tell him no. He must never have come across an alpha anatolian testing your leadership! A smart rap with a newspaper is not to be found in these pages. So any unsuspecting fool buying this book for their first anatolian shepherd dog will be in for a hard road if they follow these lame instructions and have an alpha type dog. Treats don't work well on a working anatolian shepherd dog/puppy and this book is filled with 'treat style' training.