Side by side
Akbash vs Zerdava
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: Annwfwn · CC BY-SA 4.0 Zerdava
TurkeyThe Zerdava is an aboriginal laika dog breed native to the Black Sea region of Turkey and Georgia.
- Native to the Black Sea region
- Traditionally used for guarding
- Traditionally used for hunting
The facts, side by side
| Akbash | Zerdava | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | — | — |
| Origin | Turkey | Turkey |
| Height | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | 10 years | — |
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