|
The Akbash Dog (from Turkish: Akbaş, literally "white head" ) is native to western Turkey in the region known as the Akbaş, and it is primarily used as a livestock guardian dog. AppearanceIt is a large dog, weighing from 90 to 130 pounds (40 to 60 kg), averaging 90 pounds for the female and 120 lb (55 kg) for the male, but it is leaner than other Turkish guard dog breeds, and has a distinct white coat, long legs, a feathered curved tail, and pink skin blotched with black. It possesses characteristics of both mastiffs and sight hounds. The breed is often referred to as a sheep dog, but it does not herd its charges. Instead, it is designed to live with the flock and act as a guardian. It is supposed that the Akbash and the Kangal were originally distinct, natural and pure breeds and that they were combined to create the Anatolian Shepherd Dog. TemperamentThe Akbash is not shy. When used as a guard dog, it is not personable with humans, although the breed is not hostile by nature. The Akbash can be used as a companion dog, and if trained appropriately can be personable with any creature. The Akbash has been bred to be independent and dogs of this breed might think that they know better than their owners during training. The Akbash is a relatively low-energy breed. Because it is in their nature to lie with the flocks they guard most of the day, they do not possess tremendous endurance or energy. That does not mean that they can be confined to small spaces. It is still very much a working breed and is happiest when given a task to complete. These dogs are known for their intelligence, bravery, independence and loyalty. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License akbash dog wanted? Q. I live in Turkey and I want the turkish breed dog called AKBASH. Though I am unable to find one here. can anyone help? Asked by deborahvaral - Fri Dec 28 03:44:18 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Contact the Kennel Club in Turkey and ask them for the contact information for the Akbash club. Answered by Cindy F - Fri Dec 28 08:38:56 2007 What is a better guard dog? Q. Guard dog for livestock Goats, Pigs, Miniature cows? (3 of each) Maremma, Akbash, Or great Pyrenees and good with handler. Asked by --Kaciie -- - Fri Sep 19 18:26:38 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. First of all, you are not looking for a "guard dog"; a police dog is a guard dog. You are looking for an LGD (livestock guardian dog). Those three are all good LGD's but each one has a slightly different personality. All three of those were bred to be livestock guardians, but their temperaments and approach is somewhat different. There are also some other good LGD breeds. Livestock guardians were bred to protect the stock when the shepherd was asleep, so all these dogs tend to be independent thinkers to decide how to protect their charges properly. This ALSO means that they are NOT as good working with a handler as a herding breed dog. A herding breed, like the Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Blue Healer are all better… [cont.] Answered by Nedra E - Sat Sep 20 10:51:19 2008 Identify this breed?
Q. Its a mix! Its Akbash mixed with what? Sorry, not a Labrador Retriever! Hint:Its a kind of Shepherd! Cassinova wins!!Antalion Shepherd Here comes another round! Asked by PurpleConverse - Sat May 10 13:42:55 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. white german shepard anatolian shepard? Akbash Dog Anatolian Shepherd Dog Bergamasco Tornjak (Bosnian and Herzegovinian - Croatian Shepherd Dog) Carpatin (also know togheter with the Mioritic and the Ciob nesc de Bucovina as Romanian Sheepdog) Caucasian Ovcharka Central Asia Shepherd Dog Ciob nesc de Bucovina (also know togheter with the Mioritic and the Carpatin as Romanian Sheepdog) Estrela Mountain Dog Fila Brasileiro Great Pyrenees Greek Sheepdog Kangal Dog Komondor Kuvasz Maremma Sheepdog Mioritic (also know togheter with the Ciob nesc de Bucovina and the Carpatin as Romanian Sheepdog) Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail) Polski Owczarek Podhala ski (Polish Tatra Mountain Sheepdog) (Pyrenean Mastiff) Mostin del Pireneo… [cont.] Answered by Cassie-Dane & Bully Breed lover - Sat May 10 13:55:20 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Akbash Dog" See also:
 news.google.com Express Bydgoski S to: ameryka ski pitbull terier, pies z Majorki, buldog ameryka ski, dog argenty ski, pies kanaryjski, tosa inu, rottweiler, akbash dog , ... news.google.com Wiadomosci 24 ... buldog ameryka ski, dog argenty ski, pies kanaryjski, tosa inu, rottweiler, akbash dog , anatolian karabash, moskiewski stro uj cy i owczarek kaukaski. ... From Google News Search: "Akbash Dog" From Yahoo Image Search: "Akbash Dog"  doguk.cn admin Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:11:18 GM Akbash Dog. Beauceron Belgain Malinois Canaan . Dog. Caucasian Ovtcharka (Caucasian Mountain . Dog. ) Central continent Shepherd . Dog. Chinook Dalmation Dutch Shepherd English Shepherd Estrela Mountain . Dog. Great Pyrenees Hovawart Kangal . Dog. ...  najwierniejsze-kochane-nasze-pieski.bloog.pl unknown ue, 14 Jul 2009 12:39:00 GM rasy . Akbash dog. ... ... . Akbash dog. to turecki pies pasterski i stro uj cy. Wa y oko o 55 kg, ma czysto bia e umaszczenie, w osy d ugie. Niegdy s u cy do pilnowania stad, broni ich przed drapie nikami, dusz c napastnikow apami. ...  ideamarketers.com unknown Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:14:49 GM The . Akbash dog. breed is one of the rarer . dog. breeds They originated in Turkey as working . dogs. as guardians over livestock They make great pets for the right family. From Google Blog Search: "Akbash Dog" |
Raising Spot: How to Choose a Puppy or Dog
DogTime: Finding the Right Dog
PetFinder: Selecting the Family Dog
