Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Comparison – Which dog is better Rottie or Coban Kopegi?

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Name	Rottweiler	Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Origins	Germany	Turkey
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	8	86
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Other Names	Rottie, Rott	Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara Bas, Kangal Dog, Kham Kepiji Dogs, Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	No data available
Price	$1200-$2000	$500-$600

Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog General Appearance Comparison

Size	Large Giant	Large
Weight	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Dense	Fine
Colors	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	Biscuit White Brindle Liver Blue Fawn Red
Grooming	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are heavy shedders.

Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Bold Independent Proud Confident Intelligent Steady
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	High The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs handle alone time quite well.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available
Life Expectancy	8-11 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler.

Rottweiler vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies
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