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Akbash
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Equipped with keen hearing and superior strength the Akbash Dog is a primitive guard dog breed, requiring a firm, but calm, confident, consistent owner. Completely dedicated and devoted to their owner and any livestock in its charge it is ndependent with strong protective instincts. The Akbash is a natural guardian that even at a very young age will bond strongly with the livestock it is protecting. Once bonded, these dogs will not hesitate to risk their own lives to protect their charges. The Akbash is extremely athletic and requires a long daily walk with lots of space to run around off it's lead. Companion dog owners should be prepared to spend a fair amount of money on good fencing and good deal of time on socialization and maintaining the humans pack leader status over the dog.The Akbash is 28-32 inches tall, weighs between 90-130 pounds and lives between 10-11 years. Although quiet and clean indoors Akbash Dogs are not recommended for apartment life, regardless of the amount of on-leash exercise provided. They do best with a minimum of a 1/4-acre and at least a 5' tall fence. They should live in a semi-rural or rural setting. This is a serious working breed and is best placed where it can have a job to do.
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