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70 GUIDE T O BREED S

AKBASH

THIS HIGHLY PROTECTIVE DOG NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED OWNER

Height range A powerful Turkish breed developed for guarding flocks, Akbash-type Triangular,
27–31 in (69–79 cm) dogs have probably been around for several thousand years. Used on drop ears
Weight range ranches in North America as a livestock and property guard, the Akbash
75–130 lb (34–59 kg)
is best suited to a working life and needs skilled handling to avoid
Life span 10–11 years behavior problems. There are two coat types: longhaired and
Origin Turkey mediumhaired.

Shorter
Heavily hair on face
feathered
tail
Weatherproof,
coarse, white coat
Feathering on
Biscuit- back of legs
colored Longhaired
shading

CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD DOG

NOT AN IDEAL FAMILY DOG, THIS BREED NEEDS A PATIENT AND STRONG-WILLED OWNER FCI

Height range The nomadic herdsmen of Central Asia—the regions now Moderate stop
26–31 in (65–78 cm) known as Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Drop ears
Weight range and Kyrgyzstan—have used dogs of this type to protect their
88–174 lb (40–79 kg)
flocks for hundreds of years. Once bred selectively in the former
Life span 12–14 years USSR, this rare breed needs early
Origin Central Asian Republics/ socializing. There are two
Russia coat types: shorthaired
and longhaired.

Other colors

Typical mastiff- Powerful
Variety of type body shoulders
colors Dense, white
coat with lemon
markings

Shorthaired
Large,
rounded feet

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