Akbash

The Akbash (Turkish: Akbaş), is a traditional Turkish breed or type of flock guardian dog from western Anatolia. The word akbaş means 'white head', and thus distinguishes this dog from the Karabaş, or 'black head'.: 33  It was recognised by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in 2006; it is under the tutelage of the Köpek Irkları ve Kinoloji Federasyonu, the Turkish dog breed society, but is not recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

For the village in Iran, see Akbash, Iran.
Akbash
Other namesAkbaş Çoban Köpeği
OriginTurkey
Traits
Height Males 60–85 cm (24–33 in): 7 
Females 50–75 cm (20–30 in): 7 
Weight Males 45–65 kg (99–143 lb): 7 
Females 35–55 kg (77–121 lb): 7 
Coat double coat: 90 
Colour white: 90 
Life span 10–12 years: 90 
Notesrecognised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Turkey
Dog (domestic dog)
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