Akbash

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
Other names	Akbaş Çoban Köpeği
Origin	Turkey
Traits Height Males 28–32 in (71–81 cm) Females 27–30 in (69–76 cm) Weight Males 90–140 lb (41–64 kg) Females 75–105 lb (34–48 kg) Coat Medium or long double coat Color White Litter size 8 pups Life span 11 years
Kennel club standards United Kennel Club standard
Dog (domestic dog)