Originally posted by lv4dogs
Also the curl in the tail & the way the ears droop are specific characteristics in the Anatolians. They are also quite leggy.
Connor has a curl in his tail, a weird curl, but a curl. Ok like if He was mixed with (for instance) a Lab and Anatolian, he could have Lab ears, and Anatolian face. While the Lab's straight tail is what is holding Connor's tail from not going as curly as the Anatolians. Also, since the Lab is a smaller breed he probly would not grow to the full height or Weight of an Anatolian, which would be why he isn't leggy. My mom had a German Shepherd Great Dane Mix, who only grew to be the hieght of a German Shepherd and looked NOTHING like a Great Dane but in the ears and nose. (Bought it from someone who had "accidentle" litter)

bizdevguy - No, but he is a puppy and was very well socialized. There are many fiercly protective breeds who can be as sweet as can be if well socialized and not trained.

All I'm saying is I think he has some in him. My sister's old neighbor had 3 large dogs who looked like Anatolians, I'm not sure if they were because we never got close to them, but they look like it (Black muzzle and ears, large, looked to have a medium length coat) I dunno, for now this is what I am going to say he is mixed with. He looks like it, alot. I don't really see German Seperd in him but I agree with my vet, I see SOME sort of Shepherd and he looks the most like a Anatolian. He may not be, we will see as he gets older. Just right now, I see alot of it in him and it is my bext educated guess to say that he is part Anatolian.

Ash