It is estimated that the origin of Akbash dogs dates back to 3000 years. It can be grown from central Asia where these large dogs were bred in Turkey. Akbash, which is mainly a race specific to Eskişehir, is seen in Emirdağ, Sivrihisar and life in PolatlıHaymana region.

Akbash
It is a dog breed unique to Anatolia.

It is one of the domestic dog breeds of Turkey and is bred as a herd guard dog. It is found between Eskişehir, Sivrihisar, Emirdağ and rarely between Polatlı and Haymana.[1] Akbash was started to be bred in many farms in America.

It is thought that it was brought to the region where it now widely lives in Turkey, between the Ural Mountains and Lake Balkaş, by the Karatatar Turkmens, who were formed by the mixing of Central Asian Turkish tribes and Mongolian ancestry, who were settled here during the period of the Altınordu State and its derivative Ilkhanid State. The Oghuz Turks, who were successful in animal breeding, hybridized Akbash and Karabash to adapt to the hot and humid climate of the south from the north of Asia and made them compatible with the climate of the region. They continued the itinerant lifestyle with nomadic communities.

Also known as the Anatolian Shepherd Dog together with the Kangal (Karabaş), this breed lives in the Western and Central Anatolian Region of Turkey, especially around Eskişehir, Kütahya. It is thought that it was produced 3000 years ago and its ancestors may be other shepherd dogs. White dogs have been specially chosen in order not to become the first target for predators by mixing with other animals in sheep herds and to make their differences clear with wild dogs. Blackheads (Kangal) are thought to have been bred to protect darkcolored herds for the same reasons.

Geneticists have determined that the genetic ancestor of the sheepdog breeds is the Central Asian wolf. Turks, Mongols, Tajiks, Central Asian nations are the most common shepherd societies of the Ancient Age. By researching the political and social histories of the Central Asian shepherd societies that lived between the UralAltai Mountains, information about the formation and spread of natural purebred shepherd dog breeds can be obtained.

Akbaş dogs are related to Kuvasz dogs in Hungary, and their physical and character traits are similar to each other. It is thought that the Kuvasz came to the region with the Hun tribes who descended to Europe from the north of the Black Sea during the migration of the tribes.

It is good and protective against farm animals such as sheep and cows, but very aggressive towards wild animals such as wolves, bears and jackals. Since it is usually aggressive towards strangers, the surrounding of the house or garden is closed so that it cannot see the outside environment. Otherwise, it may bark at anything that walks or moves. When socialized by working on it, these features do not reach disturbing dimensions. Akbash dogs are overprotective and suspicious by nature, so they may see almost everyone as a potential danger in the first place, they need to be patiently socialized in order to file these traits. They are more watchful and watchful at night than during the day. Today, it is used as a guard dog as well as a shepherd dog. The Akbash breed came first in shepherding and herd protection in many international competitions.

Akbas; It is largebodied, athletically built, extremely beautiful and elegant when standing and in motion. It is one of the oldest guard dogs used in Anatolia.

It is not very suitable for apartment life, but it has the ability to adapt like any dog. It needs large areas to move around and be happy, and can live comfortably in the city if it is walked around frequently enough and has the chance to spend at least part of the day in an enclosed garden.[6] It has been observed that Akbaş dogs, which have been bred for a long time in America, adapt to almost every environment. Due to their independent and sometimes dominant character, Akbash dogs should continue their education without interruption until they reach adulthood. They have the capacity to receive basic education in 36 months and advanced education in 69 months. In the rural area, 5monthold Akbaş shepherds start to shepherd the herds.

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