Height : 28 - 34 inches for Male Weight : 80 - 140 lbs
Coat: Coat color is all over white. Shepherds preferred dogs
with white coat as they do not kill them while chasing down the
wolves or other hunter animals. It' is to avoid any confusion at
all.
Temperament : Very intelligent, independent thinker, protective, brave, affectionate.
Care and Training : 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.
They need Regular exercise. Owners of these dogs should train them
from young age establishing themselves as the leader of the
pack.
Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
General Info : These dogs are very protective of their herd.
It's hard to mate them as they are highly attached to their herd.
It'll accept small children and other pets if trained from young
age. Their characteristics are a combination of the Mastiff and Gazehound.
Its said that these dogs had been brought from asia to turky.