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Workinggiant🌍 Turkeylivestock guardian
Akbash Dog
Protective, patient, independent, watchful
Popularity
633
Turkish livestock guardian with calm steadiness; independent thinker devoted to flock and family.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
double coat with longer coarse outer guard hairs and dense undercoat; medium and long coat lengths accepted
Colors
white or white with biscuit/cream
Male height
28–34 in
Female height
27–32 in
Male weight
90–130 lb
Female weight
75–105 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
