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Akbash Dog

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.

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