Are Anatolian Shepherds good with cats?

Yes, Anatolian Shepherds can be good with cats in your home and, as with any dog breed, do best when raised with cats from a young age. However, they may be territorial against stray cats who wander into your yard. They don’t have a strong prey drive and were not bred as hunters, but may defend against perceived threats to their home. 

If you plan on introducing a newly adopted Anatolian Shepherd to your household cat, it’s important to take your time and let the animals get acquainted with each other’s scent first before making visual introductions. Especially for livestock guardian breeds, letting your pup become used to smelling the cat around the home over a period of days or weeks will help normalize them as part of the household. Scent swapping can also help your cat feel more comfortable when you allow them to visually meet each other. 

Always make sure your cat has high perches to retreat to if they become overwhelmed. These perches also help your cat process and adjust to your new canine companion from a safe and comfortable place.