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Akbash Dog Breed

Akbash Dog Breed   - The Akbash Dog is a large breed. They can weight anywhere from 90 to 130 pounds. They stand between 23 to 35 inches in height and have very large, powerful heads and very strong, muscular builds. The breed usually has white fur that is a medium length and very coarse to the touch. They have wide set almond eyes that can be golden brown or very dark brown, almost black, in color. The  Akbash Dog Breed  originated over three thousand years ago, in the area now known as Western Turkey. The breed was generally used as a sheep herding dog, but was also used for hunting and some other uses around farms. The Akbash Dog breed is now considered rare due to the falling popularity of the breed in the last century. Temperament The Akbash Dog is not a breed that is well suited for an owner with little knowledge of the breed or canines in general. Since they are still quite primitive, they can be be very dominant and are almost always naturally aggressive. The Akba...