Akbash

For the village in Iran, see Akbash, Iran.
Akbash
a large white dog sitting
Other namesAkbaş Çoban Köpeği
OriginTurkey
Traits
Height Males 60–85 cm (24–33 in)[1]: 7 
Females 50–75 cm (20–30 in)[1]: 7 
Weight Males 45–65 kg (99–143 lb)[1]: 7 
Females 35–55 kg (77–121 lb)[1]: 7 
Coat double coat[2]: 90 
Colour white[2]: 90 
Notesrecognised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Turkey
Dog (domestic dog)
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a large white dog sitting among a flock of sheep
Guarding sheep in California

The Akbash (Turkish: Akbaş) is a traditional Turkish breed or type of flock guardian dog from western Anatolia.[3] The word akbaş means 'white head', and thus distinguishes this dog from the Karabaş, or 'black head'.[4]: 33 [5] 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.[3][6]

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