Would an Anatolian Shepherd be a good dog for your grandma?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, no, an Anatolian Shepherd would not be a good "Grandma Dog."

This breed tends to be very dominating, possessive, and protective, which can be a problem if not properly handled. This breed requires an owner who can constantly keep the dog in it's place, and as puppies they need extensive socialization.

They are usually very suspicious of strangers, to the point where they can be so protective of the owner that they will not let anyone get close to her. This can be a MAJOR problem, especially if Grandma has medical problems, and would require help from other people.

Of course, this does not speak for every dog of this breed, as every dog is different, but most Anatolian Shepherds carry these protective, dominant traits.

So, only if the dog is very well trained and socialized before being given to Grandma, and only if Grandma is VERY assertive and capable of controlling and exercising this large breed, should this dog be given to an older person.