The Anatolian Shepherd is a large breed of dog that originated in Turkey ... The breed was valued by nomadic shepherds for their ability to guard flocks of sheep and goats, and they were often ...

A native to Turkey, the Anatolian is the perfect sidekick ... herding dogs make excellent guard dogs, and the Bulgarian ...

From Icelandic Sheepdogs to Australian Shepherds, these shepherd breeds are loyal, intelligent, and have a built-in instinct to protect their owners.