Yes, it very well could be an issue. The ugly truth of the CAO is this, over seas where American breeders get their stock, they are fighting dogs with anything that can fight crossed in. It can be a veritable crapshoot trying to decipher what your dog will turn out to be. They can get along great with other dogs, they can decide to fight a dog theyve grown up with since birth. That's the curse of a fighting breed. As far as the anatolian is concerned, there is a level of DA, but its more "incheck" than say the CAO or CO or Sarplaninac. They are a big, healthy, formiddable dog who are athletic as all get out and live long lives. They have a coat that allows them to handle extremes in temperature and long hikes are no issue to them. They are used all over America as LGD, and purchasing a pup from tested working stock will not set you back more than $500 or $600, compared to the $3000+ you see Ovtcharka's go for.