Akbash Dog facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Akbash dog

An Akbash dog
Other names	Akbaş Çoban Köpeği
Common nicknames	Akbash
Origin	Turkey
Traits Weight Male 90–140 lb (41–64 kg) Female 75–105 lb (34–48 kg) Height Male 28–34 in (71–86 cm) Female 27–32 in (69–81 cm) Coat Medium or long double coat Color White Litter size 8 pups Life span 11 years
Classification / standards FCI Group Not recognized; KIF group 2 UKC Guardian Dog standard
Notes	Recognized by the Köpek Irkları ve Kinoloji Federasyonu (Turkish Kennel Club) National dog of Turkey
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

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.

Images for kids

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  Akbash dog in California, USA

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  Akbash dog on guard in California, USA