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Dog Behavior

A Dog’s Reaction to a Stranger’s Touch

Some dogs believe everyone they meet is a friend. Other dogs respond depending on how they are approached. Still others will warn a stranger to keep their distance. Touch is a major part of a dog’s life with us. Most dogs enjoy belly rubs, massages, scratching at the base of the tail. Each dog has […]
Dog Breeds Guard Dogs Turkish Dogs Working Dogs

Akbash Dog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males, 28-31 in., females 27-29 in. Weight: males, 90-130 lbs., females 75-100 lbs. Life span: 10-11 yrs. Trainability: medium Good with children: with early socialization & supervision Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Akbash? The Akbash […]
Dog Types

Livestock Guards/Guardians

Livestock Guards are dogs that prevent predators from attacking their charges. These are usually large dogs able to fight off predators of any size. Although sometimes confused with herding dogs (also called sheepdogs), they protect the flock from outsiders, as opposed to sheepdogs who control the movements of the flock. Sheepdogs work with the shepherd, […]