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The Kangal Shepherd Dog is not as heavy as some other mastiff breeds, allowing it greater speed and agility than larger dogs. The dogs can reach speeds of up to 56 km/h (35 mph). [citation needed] The under-layer provides insulation against both severe Anatolian winters and the fierce summer sun, while the outer-layer repels water and snow ...
The Akbash is a flock guardian dog, providing protection from predators to shepherds and to their sheep; it does not have any herding ability. [1]: 7 It is a large and powerful dog: [11]: 406 mean body weight is approximately 45 kg (99 lb), and mean height at the withers just over 75 cm (30 in).
Sarah and Alexa, an Anatolian shepherd, were lifelong companions. They appeared together at schools, summer shows, and on TV until Alexa retired, whereafter Sarah continued to perform solo. [7] Sarah greatly surpassed Usain Bolt's 100 meter time of 9.58 seconds. Kim Hubbard said that when Sarah broke the record, she looked like a "polka dotted ...
The Anatolian Shepherd traces its roots back to the famous Anatolia region of Turkey. There, they were exclusively bred to guard livestock from potential predators. Throughout history, this breed ...
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have been guarding livestock for thousands of years. Their formidable size ranges from 80 to 150 pounds, making them ideal for protecting their herd against bears and wolves.
Pictures and video Archived 2015-05-14 at the Wayback Machine; Protection work in Moscow, Russia. Archived 2012-02-20 at the Wayback Machine; Aboriginal Tajik Shepherd Dogs; Central Asians in their natural environment in country of origin; Alabay Archived 2022-10-26 at the Wayback Machine (in Turkish) köpeksevenler
The Aksaray Malaklısı or Malaklı Karabaş is a Turkish breed of large flock guardian dog from the Aksaray Province in central Anatolia. [1] [2] [3] It is also known as the Turkish Mastiff or the Anatolian Lion. [4] It is recognized by the Turkish Dog Federation. [5]
In appearance, the Kars closely resembles the Caucasian Shepherd Dog which is native to the Caucasus countries over Turkey's north-eastern border. [2] [3] [4] It has a long, heavy double coat (short-coated examples are known) that can be found in a number of colours including black, white, grey, red, yellow and brown, they frequently have white markings on their chest, necks and forelegs ...