Technically it is, but the problem with the name "Anatolian Shepherd" is that it's more of an umbrella term, it could be used for any dog which is, or has a lineage of being, a working dog in Central Turkey.
The actual name is Kangal dog, from the region Kangal in Sivas, Central Turkey. There are other breeds, Akbas looks similar and has a similar build but it's all white, and wider jaws. Tazi looks like a greyhound or a whippet.
But generally yeah Anatolian Shepherd refers to the Kangal - fawn coloured coat, black snout, black tail which curls up when alert.
They're a really smart dog, if I showed him something twice he'd learn it. But they're stubborn as well, they're too smart man they wanna do their own thing. Like if you throw a ball for it to fetch, it'll look at you like "**** you man you threw it you go get it" lol
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