Honestly, I think the problem that people have with AMs is that they're coming about in a time where we are over run with "Designer Breed" dogs, and that taints people's opinions. I'm
not judging anyone who has them or anything here I'm just
stating my personal opinions on why I would never have one. I understand the fusing of the Anatolian (7/8 mastiff to 1/8 Anatolian), but I don't like the whole gimmicky "Just as good as an OEM without the health problems and doesn't drool!". Don't tell me that a giant breed dog isn't going to have giant breed dog health issues. As for the drooling, I've never met an AM, and I can't say if they drool or not, but I don't like sales pitches when it comes to a 200 pound animal. Â
It also bothers me that only a few places "carry" the AM. One almost exclusively. I would like to admit that I have never personally contacted Flying W, but I hold very high standards for breeders, and a high quantity of litters has always been a warning sign to me. I don't trust people who make part of their livelihood from breeding. If you do it right you lose money.Â
 In addition, on their website it says "Every home should have a Mastiff" I TOTALLY disagree with that, as I think that the amount of people who should have a giant breed (As in be prepared for their special needs) is in actuality very very small.Â
AND.... I don't trust the CKC as far as I can throw them, which would probably be pretty far if they were a tangible being, but as a corporation, they aren't and as such are incapable of being thrown.
For those newcomers here, I'm not a purist, or an elitist. I don't show (But have nothing against it), my dog is a goofy galumphing imbecile, lacking the elegant grace and alertness, that the standard calls for, and he'll never be bred. For those of you who have AMs, I wish you well with your puppies and I'm sure you'll enjoy them. The OP just asked why people have a problem with them, and I stated my issues. If someone asked me personally point blank if they should get one, honestly I would most likely try to dissuade them, however I wouldn't debase or chastise anyone who chose to bring one into their lives.Â
If they don't like your dog, screw 'em.Â