One day, my Anatolian decided he’d play with my cats. I was shocked because I thought he’d not be interested in them at all. It was a sweet moment, watching him be gentle with them.

I once caught my Anatolian figuring out how to push open a heavy gate. I had no idea he was that clever! It’s amazing how they can surprise you with their intelligence.

I was once surprised when my Anatolian suddenly jumped into the pool to retrieve a toy. He had never shown any interest in water before that, and it was quite unexpected!

My Anatolian surprised me when he took a stand against a coyote that wandered too close to our yard. I didn’t expect him to be so brave!

I was surprised when my Anatolian used her nose to open the back door. I had no idea they could be so resourceful!

My Anatolian is usually pretty laid back, but one day, he dashed out to rescue a baby bird that had fallen from its nest. It was such a shock to see that maternal instinct in him.