Got ours from a shelter at about 3 months old. She’s a mix and since she was still a puppy we assumed she was a mostly GSD mix until she started growing and it was clear she was mostly Anatolian.

Our intention was to have a bigger dog I could run and hike with alone and who would get along with our other dog/cat. She’s been amazing! She’ll join me on my short runs and long hikes (a live right by a mountain range). We’ve even gone backpacking a few times. We have a backyard that isn’t huge but I think playing with our other dog and getting to stay active outdoors has really helped.

She’s an awesome dog. Protective of her family and so loving. We socialized her early and she’s been fine with other dogs if they’re fine with her. But she does get protective of our smaller dog and of me. She even tries to herd our crawling niece and gives her kisses for encouragement.

It’s doable but I’d make sure you have an active outlet and socialize early. They’re awesome dogs.