Side by side
Akbash vs Anatolian Shepherd
Photo: Jerry Kirkhart · CC BY 2.0 Akbash
TurkeyThe Akbash is a traditional flock guardian dog from western Anatolia in Turkey.
- Traditional flock guardian from western Anatolia.
- Originated in Turkey.
- Name means “white head.”
Photo: Dfence · CC BY-SA 3.0 Anatolian Shepherd
TurkeyThe Anatolian Shepherd is a large livestock guardian dog from Turkey.
- Traditional livestock guardian breed
- Originates in Turkey
- Coat ranges from pale fawn to wolf grey
The facts, side by side
| Akbash | Anatolian Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | — |
| Origin | Turkey | Turkey |
| Height | — | 71 cm |
| Weight | — | 40 kg |
| Life expectancy | 10 years | 10 years |
Both are on Dog breeds, Dog breeds from Turkey.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Akbash — Jerry Kirkhart · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Anatolian Shepherd — Dfence · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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