Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceAkbash at a glance
- Origin
- Western Anatolia, Turkey
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1800 (uncertain)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 10 to 11 years
- Recognised by
- UKC
- Status
- Living
The name. Turkish ak baş, "white head".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Akbash appears 1000 to 1800 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Akbash is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
