What is Akbash?
{{Infobox Dogbreed |name = Akbash Dog |image = Akbash Dog male 2016.jpg |image_alt = Akbash dog image |altname = <br />Akbaş Çoban Köpeği |country = [[Turkey]] <!-----Traits-----> |maleweight = {{convert|90|&ndash;|140|lb|kg|abbr=on}} |femaleweight = {{convert|75|&ndash;|105|lb|kg|abbr=on}} |maleheight = {{convert|28|&ndash;|32|in|cm|abbr=on}} |femaleheight = {{convert|27|&ndash;|30|in|cm|abbr=on}} |coat = Medium or long double coat |color = White |litter_size = 8 pups |life_span = 11 years <!-----Kennel club standards-----> | kc_name = [[United Kennel Club]] | kc_std = https://www.ukcdogs.com/akbash | fcistd = }} The '''Akbash Dog''' is a large breed (type) of dog which comes from [[Turkey]]. It has a white [[coat (dog)|coat]] of [[fur]]. It was bred to protect sheep in the field from thieves and [[Predator|predators]]. While this dog has been used for this job in Turkey for many hundreds of years, it is not often found outside of Turkey. The Akbash Dog is closely related to other large, white dogs used to protect sheep, such as the [[Komondor]] and the [[Aidi]]. {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Dog breeds]]