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Akbash Information
The Akbash originated in Western Turkey. They were developed 3,000 years ago by shepherds who selectively bred for white colored guarding sheepdogs. The Akbash is a relative of many other white herd guardians such as the Komondor, Kuvasz, and Tatra Mountain Sheepdog.
The Akbash is very loyal, gently and quietly affectionate with their own family, adore children and get along fairly well with other pets. They remain aloof and suspicious with strangers. They are very watchful of other dogs and may react aggressively to intruding dogs. They are pretty independent dogs by nature but they also respond very well to basic training.
The Akbash is a large dog, males standing at 30 to 34 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds, females 28 to 32 inches tall and weighing around 90 pounds. They have a double coat that has a soft undercoat and a longer, coarser outer coat. There are two coat lengths, medium and long.
For the most part, the Akbash doesn't have many health issues to be concerned with. There have been occasional cases of Hip Dysplasia, however this is a problem with any large breed.
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