Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Curious
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Bold
Proud
Steady
Watchful

Mini Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Anatolian Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Mini Fox Terrier and Yorkie

Anatolian Shepherd and German Shepherd

1990s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

White
Black
Cream
Red
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Brindle
Gray

A Mini Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A German Anatolian Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Mini Torkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

German Anatolian Shepherds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Hemophilia A (GS)

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Degenerative Myelopathy
Ivermectin Sensitivity
Eye Disease and Disorder

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

X-Rays
Eye examination
Electrocardiogram
Myelopathy
Coagulation Assay

Mini Torkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Anatolian Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Mini Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

German Anatolian Shepherds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini Torkie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Anatolian Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Mini Torkies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most German Anatolian Shepherds usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Mini Torkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

German Anatolian Shepherd should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Mini Torkie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 100-125 pound (45 - 57 kg) German Anatolian Shepherd feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Mini Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a German Anatolian Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Torkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a German Anatolian Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Mini Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Anatolian Shepherds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Mini Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

German Anatolian Shepherds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Mini Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Anatolian Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Mini Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

German Anatolian Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Mini Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

German Anatolian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.