Health Concerns
The following are health concerns or diseases that can be seen in Anatolian shepherd dogs:
Gastric torsion, also known as bloat, is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.
Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.
Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately. Without enough thyroid hormone, illness can occur.
Entropion is a problem with the eyelid that causes inward rolling. Lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the eyeball and may lead to more serious problems.
Life Span
The Anatolian shepherd lives approximately 12 to 13 years.
We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.
