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Name	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Caucasian Ovcharka	Great Pyrenees
Origins	Turkey	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan	Spain France
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees breeds.	Kangal Dog Kara Bas Karabash Dog Kham Kepiji Dogs Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs Coban Kopegi	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg)	99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height Which is taller, Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees? Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$600	$1500-$2500	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees?	Very frequent: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.	Independent Intelligent Confident Bold Proud Steady	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees?	Slightly Below Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Pyrenees dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?	High 🔼 The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Anatolian Shepherd Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Anatolian Shepherd Dog: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Anatolian Shepherd Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:	No data available	Joint Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which needs most food?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. What colors are available?	Red Blue White Fawn Brindle Biscuit Liver	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow	White
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which drools least?	The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Dense Thick Double	Dense Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees? Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or {name3 shedding:	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best with kids?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka or Great Pyrenees?	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not dog-friendly.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees?	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Caucasian Ovcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most recognition?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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