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Akbash dog breed
Thanks to Leah for this picture of Slick
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Dog breed group |
Working |
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Origin of breed |
Turkey
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Life expectancy |
10
to 11 years |
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Color |
Solid
white |
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Coat type |
Smooth
or long, both double coat; thick with fringing |
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Exercise needs |
He
needs regular exercise such as a run off-leash even though his
actively level is low. |
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Temperament |
The
Akbash Dog is completely dedicated and devoted to its owners
and any animals in its charge. These dogs possess intelligence
and courage, making them natural guardians. Their independent
nature allows them to respond swiftly and without guidance in
an emergency. Their loyalty and protective instinct make them
ideal home and estate guardians in addition to their more traditional
role of guarding livestock. There is no difference in guarding
ability between the male and female. |
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Good with children |
Will
accept young children. Will accept other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
The Akbash Dog has a non-odor, non-matting coat so minimal grooming
is required. They do shed more than average and could use regular
brushing. |
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Average size (inches) |
28
- 34
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28
- 34
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Average weight (lbs) |
90
- 140
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90
- 140
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Health issues |
Hip dysplasia, OCD. |
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Living conditions |
Easily housebroken,
he learns quickly and often adapts well to the home environment. |
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Dog
breed description
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One of the oldest breads
of the flock-guarding group, the Akbash Dog still carries the same physical
and mental traits that characterized these dogs thousands of years ago.
They were probably brought to the hymalayas of Turkey with migrations
of peoples from the East. He is a prbable relative of the other great
white herd guarders of Europe - the Komondor, Kuvasz, Tatra Mountain
Sheepdog, and even the distant Pyrenean Mountain Dog
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Dog
breed infobits |
Akbash
is a Turkish word meaning white head.
The Akbash Dog is found today in rural Turkey, and, as far as can be determined,
the Akbash Dog has been serving as a livestock protection dog in Turkey
for millennia.
The Akbash is also known as the Coban Kopegi and Akbas |
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