Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

The Çatalburun is a hunting dog with an excellent sense of smell, hence its typical feature of a split nose. Obedient and intelligent they are ideal dogs to accompany police in search for narcotics. The breed is known for its agility and stamina.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Originating from the Anatolian province of Sivas in Turkey, the Kangal is characterized by its solid, pale tan or sabled coat, and a black mask. It is a very proud and big dog; loving, devoted and obedient.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Good with women and children, the Kangal is an excellent guarding dog; they can tell apart individual animals in the flock and prevent others from entering it.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

With their white chest, chin or toes, Kangals show protectiveness, loyalty and gentleness with small children.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

But they may not be suitable for inexperienced dog owners, as the dog's independent nature makes it difficult for a newbie.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Coming from the Northern Mediterranean, the Akbaş or Akbash Turkish Shepherd differs fromother dogs with its snow-white coat.
They have dark eyes, nose and skin pigmentation, and mature at about three-years-old.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Akbaş dogs make great mothers; they can develop strong emotional bondswith childen and other small animals.
The male can grow up 65 kg/60 – 85 cm, while the female is around 35 – 55 kg/50 – 75 cm.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Excellent guards as well, the Karabaş orthe Anatolian shepherd dog has been guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jackals, and even cheetahs for the last 6,000 years.
They have very thick hair on their neck to protect their throat, but are a naturally thin with a large rib cage and small stomach. They look heavier than they actually are, due to their luscious thick coat.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

The Kars Köpeği or the Kars Turkish Shepherd, a strong, brave and devoted dog of mountainous and lowland areas in north-east Turkey, is unfortunately very nervous, cautious and even unfriendly towards strangers.
With a tendency to bond with one person only, the Kars dog can be found in an array of colours from black, reddish brown, grey, mixtures of black and brown, white, piebald, to white with grey patches.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Turkish Kopays are relatively small compared to the others, and are about 30-35 cm tall.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

They are highly skillful and fast hunting dogs.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

The Aksaray Malaklısı or the Anatolian mastiff is one of the most powerful Turkish dog breeds.
Their home is the province of Aksaray in Central Anatolia; and their colours are mostly white or custardy with a black nose. They can weight between 65 and 125 kg.

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey

Dog breeds indigenous to Turkey