The Akbash Dog is a large breed (type) of dog which comes from Turkey. It has a white coat of fur. It was bred to protect sheep in the field from thieves and predators. While this dog has been used for this job in Turkey for many hundreds of years, it is not often found outside of Turkey. The Akbash Dog is closely related to other large, white dogs used to protect sheep, such as the Komondor and the Aidi.
Akbash Dog
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| Other names
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Akbaş Çoban Köpeği
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| Country of origin
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Turkey
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| Traits
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| Weight
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Male
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90–140 lb (41–64 kg)
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Female
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75–105 lb (34–48 kg)
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| Height
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Male
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28–32 in (71–81 cm)
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Female
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27–30 in (69–76 cm)
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| Coat
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Medium or long double coat
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| Color
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White
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| Litter size
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8 pups
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| Life span
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11 years
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| Classification & standards
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