Hilton, an Anatolian Shepherd Mix, the Sweet, Gentle Giant—Could He Be Yours?

Hilton - Anatolian Shepherd
Credit: Oakland Animal Services
pet adopted

Here's What You Need To Know:

  • Adopted Date: 02/12/2026
  • Pet's Location: oakland CA, 94601
  • Pet's Size: large
  • Pet's Gender: male
  • Pet's Color: tan
  • Pet's Breed: Anatolian Shepherd / Mixed
  • Pet good with dogs? yes
  • Pet good with cats? no
  • Pet good with kids? yes

Organization:

  • Name: oakland animal services
  • Address: 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, ca 94601
  • Site: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/

Meet Hilton, a 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix who perfectly embodies the phrase “gentle giant.” At 95 pounds, Hilton is impressively easygoing—sweet, mellow, and full of soft, silly smiles paired with gentle tail wags. He’s a calm, affectionate companion ready to share love and quiet moments with the right family.

Hilton walks calmly on leash with excellent manners, staying close by your side. He adores being petted, often leaning gently into people and resting his big head in your lap for some quiet closeness. Food-motivated and polite, Hilton takes treats gently and can be redirected if he gets a little bouncy with excitement.

This sweet giant is also dog-social, attending playgroups and enjoying intermittent, gentle play with other dogs. Hilton would thrive either with appropriately matched canine companions or as a solo dog with social friends.


Why Hilton Is Special

🐾 Age: 2 years
🐶 Breed: Anatolian Shepherd mix
⚖️ Weight: 95 lbs
🫶 Sweet, mellow, and affectionate
🎾 Gentle and playful with other dogs
🛋️ Loves closeness and quiet lap time


Personality & Training

🚶 Calm and polite on leash
🧠 Food-motivated and responsive to redirection
🐕 Enjoys gentle dog play and social interaction
🛋️ Affectionate, loves pets, and leans into people for closeness


What Hilton Is Looking For

✔️ A calm, patient, and loving family
✔️ Either a home with compatible dog friends or as a solo dog with social interaction opportunities
✔️ Plenty of attention, affection, and moderate activity to keep him engaged

Hilton is a gentle giant with a big heart and soft soul—ready to bring calm, love, and loyalty into the right home.

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