Side by side
Akbash vs Kangal Shepherd Dog
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: friend of tr:Onur1991 · CC BY-SA 3.0 Kangal Shepherd Dog
TurkeyThe Kangal Shepherd Dog, also called the Turkish Kangal, is a traditional dog breed from Turkey.
- Traditional Turkish livestock guardian breed
- Large dog breed
- Coat ranges from pale fawn to wolf grey
The facts, side by side
| Akbash | Kangal Shepherd Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | — |
| Origin | Turkey | Turkey |
| Height | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | 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
- Kangal Shepherd Dog — friend of tr:Onur1991 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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