Akbash Dog
The Akbash Dog is native to western Turkey in the region known as the Akbaş, and it is primarily used as a livestock guardian dog.
History
The Akbash Dog is thought to be the Turkish equivalent of other white guardian breeds found in and around the northern Mediterranean Basin. The Akbash Dog has its unique combination of molosser and sighthound qualities. This breed was developed at least 3,000 years ago; their white color distinguishes them from predators. Archeological evidence suggests that the earliest civilizations arose in the parts of the world currently occupied by Syria, Iran, and Turkey 10,000 years ago and began to domesticate animals and cultivate (or domesticate) plants. In short order there would have been a need for livestock protection dogs to care for the livestock. The white breeds of livestock protection dogs include the Great Pyrenees of the Pyrenees Mountain area in France and Spain and the Maremma of the Maremma Mountains of Italy. A reasonable – but not in any way proven – hypothesis is that white (Akbash) dogs were developed in Turkey and spread.
Appearance and Size
It 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.
Personality
The 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.
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Videos of Akbash Dogs
10 month old Akbash Dog playing with Puli-Saluki mixed dog
Indra (Saluki/Puli mix) and Tvashtri (Akbash Dog) playing.
Dogs of Destruction Tug of War
Akbash dog Tvashtri along with his brother Puli/Saluki mix Indra attack and destroy this trespassing reindeer on Christmas.
Christmas Dogs Tug of War (Akbash)
Indra (Puli/Saluki mix) and Tvashtri (Akbash) playing Tug of War with a reindeer on Christmas.
Turkish Shepherd Dogs-Türk Çoban Köpekleri(Kangal,Akbash)
Certified by FCI(Federation Cynologique Internationale),AKC(American Kennel Club),UKC(United Kennel Club),KCGB(Kennel Club of Great Britain),NKC(National Kennel Club),NZKC(New Zealand Kennel Club),CKC(Continental Kennel Club),APRI(American Pet Registry Inc.),ACR(American Canine Registry),TSDU(Turkish Shepherd Dogs Union).
Akbash Dog and Puli-Saluki Mixed dog playing
Indra a Puli/Saluki mix playing with his Akbash Dog brother Tvashtri. Don't miss Indra jumping on Tvashtri's back.
Aussie vs. Akbash Tug 'O War - Hysterical Dogs!
Hawk, Australian Shepherd challenges Clifford, Akbash to a friendly game of Tug 'O War. Little Dogs with big dreams sometimes come out on top.
Introduction to Akbash Dogs International
Introduction to Akbash Dogs International (ADI) For more information about ADI go to info@akbashdogsinternational.com video by Uma Doucette (u_randomness@hotmail.com)
Abruzzese Shepherd dog
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The History of Molosser Dogs
Molosser is a category of large, solidly-built dog that includes several breeds, probably all descended from the same root stock. The name derives from Molossia, a subregion of ancient Epirus, ancient Greece, where the large shepherd dog was known as the Molossus. The proper noun "Mastiff", however, is used to refer to the English Mastiff, a breed that originated from Celtic dogs in England over two thousand years ago. Other terms include "Mastín" (Spanish), "Dogge" (Germanic), and "dogue" or "dogo" (Roman
Pit Bull, Lab & Akbash Playing
These 3 nuts run like this non-stop. They all have great tempermants and personalities and love other dogs and people.
Akbash VS Australian Shepherds II / Play
Hawk & Trinity (4 1/2 yr. old Aussies) playing with Clifford (1 yr. old Akbash). Hawk is usually the one hiding in the dog house and it REALLY ticks him off when Clifford goes inside. They will play like this for hours. Clifford has some aggression issues with new dogs, but has settled perfectly into our home pack. We hope to have all of Cliffords issues fixed in a few more months.
and the white dog sleeps . . . ha more like barks
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ROTTI/ AKBASH PUPS "ROTBASH'S"
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Akbash VS Australian Shepherds / Play
Clifford (1 Yr. old Turkish Akbash), Trinity & Hawk (4 1/2 yr old Aussies) have a romp in the yard
The World Famous Turkish KANGAL AKBAS Dogs ! - YouTube.flv
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GREYHOUND vs. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD 2 / EXTREME SPEED!!!
WAIT till you see my greyhound start running!!! Tina the Anatolian Shepherd (the white one) "tries to" catch Buddy in the back yard. They are both very impressive!
Akbash vs St. Bernard
Both are still pups. The St. Bernard is 10 months old and the Akbash is almost 6 months old. They are playing all the time and always this rough ... in fact, normally they play alot rougher!
