Aksaray Malaklisi

Aksaray Malaklisi
Other namesMalaklı Karabaş, Turkish Mastiff, Anatolian Lion, Turkish Shepherd Dog
OriginTurkey
Traits
Height Males 75–85 cm (30–33 in)
Females 70–80 cm (28–31 in)
Weight Males 65–85 kg (143–187 lb)
Females 60–70 kg (130–150 lb)
Coat short
Colour pinto, grizzly, and brindle
Litter size around 10
Kennel club standards
Turkish Dog Federation standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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The Aksaray Malaklısı or Malaklı Karabaş is a breed of large livestock guardian dog, from the Aksaray Province in central Anatolia, part of Turkey.[1][2][3] They are also known as the Turkish Mastiff or Anatolian Lion.[4]

The breed has become an increasingly popular livestock guardian dog across the world.[5] It is recognized by the Turkish Dog Federation.[6]

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