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Puggle
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Puggle

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Exploring the Fascinating Puggle Dog Breed

Dogs have been loyal companions to humans for centuries., and among the numerous races that have arisen, the Puggle stands out as a unique and charming blend. This race, born from the combination between a Beagle and Dutch bulldog, He has gained popularity for his playful personality and adorable appearance.. In this article, We will explore the story in depth, characteristics and care of Puggles.

Origins of the Puggle

The Puggle It is relatively young compared to other breeds, since their intentional crossing began in the decade of 1980 in the United States. The objective was to combine the best qualities of Beagle and of the Dutch bulldog, thus creating a dog with the energy and sense of smell of the first, along with the friendly personality and distinctive appearance of the second.

Physical Characteristics

Puggles are medium sized dogs, with a compact and robust appearance. They have a round head and floppy ears., inherited mainly from Beagle, while its short and wrinkled snout is characteristic of the Dutch bulldog. Their fur is usually short and dense., with a variety of colors including beige, black, and brindle. Large, expressive eyes add a touch of charm to your appearance.

Playful and Social Personality

One of the reasons why Puggles have become such beloved pets is their friendly and playful personality. They are known for being social dogs that get along well with children and other animals.. Their curious and energetic nature makes them ideal for active families who enjoy constant interaction with their pets..

Essential Care

Despite its robust appearance, the Puggles require specific care to ensure their well-being. Regular exercise is essential to keep your energy level in check and prevent weight-related health problems. It also, Your facial wrinkles require regular cleaning to avoid skin infections. Weekly brushing also helps keep their coat shiny and healthy..

Common Health Challenges

Like all races, the Puggles They may be prone to certain health problems. Their short facial structure can contribute to respiratory problems, and are often susceptible to obesity. Owners should watch for signs of difficulty breathing and maintain a balanced diet and adequate exercise to prevent weight gain..

Conclusions

In conclusion, the Puggle It is a fascinating and charming breed of dog that has won the hearts of many families around the world.. Its unique combination of features Beagle and of the Dutch bulldog makes it distinctive in both appearance and personality. With proper care and attention to your health, Puggles can become loyal and loving companions for those seeking the joy of having a pet in their lives..

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Majorero
España Not recognized by the FCI

The Majorero is affectionate with their masters, Sometimes something distant.

Bardino Majorero
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History

The Majorero dog (or Bardino Majorero) is a Spanish breed of dog, originally from the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, where he is referred to in popular form as Dog Bardino. Currently, It is a race dog is in danger of extinction. Traditionally, It has been used as a cattle dog and especially as a watchdog.

The first cattle dogs arrived in Fuerteventura with the conquerors of Spain, along with cattle beef, sheep and horse year 1404. Various historical references attest to this origin. Cattle dogs, Dam dogs, perdigueros dogs, the podencos, and other races, they were introduced in the Canary Islands as they were conquered and colonized by Spain.

Since the early days of colonization, in the agreements of the Cabildos of Betancuria (Fuerteventura) and Tenerife is repeatedly referred to "cattle dogs", to the "dogs of prey", to the "retrievers", and "hunting dogs".

In 1979, held in Gran Tarajal, in the municipality of Tuineje, the first monograph of the race bringing together farmers, experts and judges, being the beginning of the process for the recognition of the breed by the Royal Canine society of Spain, Thanks to the work of recovery and dissemination of the race by the protective society of Bardino (S.P.B.) Fuerteventura Island.

But, is not to the 14 in April of 1994 When the Royal Canine society of Spain recognized finally to the “Asociación Canaria Protectora del Perro Majorero Toto”. Is this recognition and to the first five years of the new century, When the majorera race enters a deep decline in the island, that he takes it to the brink of extinction. There was no specific breeding and selection plan that would change the fate of the Perro Bardino Majorero. Existing speculation had also diminished racial quality..

Currently has founded the “Asociación para la Conservación del Perro Majorero” (ACPM), He was born as an initiative from the hands of several breeders, owners and enthusiasts, with the aim of safeguarding and promoting the survival of Perro Bardino Majorero.

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Some of its objectives, How to get started to cement the hobby by this breed of dog in the island of Fuerteventura, they are getting.

The Majorero Cattle Dog, as we know it today, was the result of the crossing of dogs brought by the Spanish conquistadors, with tenants.

These dogs, for almost six hundred years have been essential partners of farmers and peasants majoreros. As a company, guardians of houses, farm and livestock.

  • Otros nombres: Majorero / Bardino Majorero

Physical characteristics

The Majorero It is a dog of medium size and robust. The standard marks a height to the cross of 57 to 63 cm in males, the females are slightly smaller and its height is of 55 to 61 cm.. In both sexes, there is a margin of tolerance of 2 cm above or below. The weight of the males is of 30 to 45 kg, and in females in 25 to 35 Kg.

The fur is soft and short hair, the hair color is Jet Black with beige and grey which gives the tone striped. A curious feature of the breed is that they are the single or double spurs on the hind legs. They often have white spots on extremities, referred to in shoes, and from the lower lip to the chest, Sometimes the belly. The hair should be of medium length, soft, and with subpelo.

The skin should be thick and loose, especially in the dorsal part of the dog.

Character and skills

They have a very strong temperament, and that makes them dangerous to strangers who roam without warning in the territories they take care of...

Traditionally (and now), in the Canary Islands has been used for saves and conduction of the goats, sheep and cattle, and as guardian in country houses and estates. In the past, by his bellicose nature was used as a dog fight, and it is often crossed with dogs of prey. It is affectionate with their masters, Sometimes something distant, and he likes to be with children, to protect as if they were her pups and tolerate their own age cruelties. It is not a submissive dog, quite the contrary.

In the news, tends to be used as a watchdog, in villas, farms, industrial estates, etc. It is an active dog who is always alert distrustful by nature is, very territorial with other dogs.

His gaze is serious, but not severe, is of few friends. It is a very confident dog, and a correct and coherent education is essential when it is used as a companion dog, because it is very independent, and you need that they mark clear guidelines.

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Andalusian Hound Maneto
España Not recognized by the FCI

The Andalusian Hound Maneto It is a dog of a single master, with this he will be very affectionate, but not sticky…

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The Andalusian Hound Maneto It is an autochthonous breed from the south of Andalusia., of the Provinces of Cádiz and part of the border towns of the Province of Málaga with Cádiz, Although their highest concentration is found in the Campo de Gibraltar.

One of their ancestors is the Andalusian Hound, has medium-sized, possibly due to a genetic mutation known as basetismo or dwarfism, what gives the so characteristic shape to this breed.

As it is the case in almost all breeds of dog native Spanish, Andalusian Hound Maneto It is the name with which is popularly called by hunters and people who do know in the provinces of Cadiz and Malaga, places where this variety of the Andalusian Hound.

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Dogs breeds: Andalusian Hound Maneto

Physical characteristics

The Andalusian Hound Maneto it is a small-bodied dog, short legs, long and very compact, the members are short in relation to body length. Is strong structure, muscular and compact.

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The coat is short and smooth, bright and compact, covers the entire body equally and presents the same length in all body regions. They can be Tan, that goes from the clear range to the darker, as in gradient. Or white and cinnamon.

Its height to the cross is between 30 and 35 cm. (both males and females). Y, the weight, is of 9 to 11 Kg.

The dog Andalusian Hound Maneto because of its morphological structure, It has been used exclusively in the game, in special, the rabbit. It is specially adapted to the mount under Mediterranean with Bramble patches, streams and tight gorges.

One of its characteristics in hunting, is perseverance and willingness to, his body help, post that allows you to have access to complicated terrain of low and thick shrubs, area to which other native dogs of Andalusia, they couldn't even get in... For that reason, Historically, It has been used for the hunting of rabbits.

It is also very good bird Hunter, as Partridge and quail, as, as well, to collect the ducks in the water, It is a great collector in all areas of tight mount, the Aeneas and shrubs, in the water.

Character and skills

The Andalusian Hound Maneto It is a dog of a single master, with this it will be very affectionate and sought his affection and attention but not empalagar, and also- is very independent.

He is a confident dog., Moody, with a highly developed sense of “possession” What makes it to be highly territorial with other dogs, from very early ages.

It will be necessary to know Maneto very well and develop a strong bond of trust in order to assess his intelligence and bravery., both in hunting work and at home and in its role as a companion dog.

You would love to live in a home (will be adapted without problems), but you will always want to take a country walk to be able to show off their hunting instinct.

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Federations:

  • RSCE – Group 5 Section 7 (Provisionally recognized)

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Pachón Navarro
España Not recognized by the FCI

Pachón Navarro

The Pachón Navarro has a conspicuous split on the nose that is also called a 'double nose'.

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The Pachón Navarro It is a Spanish breed of dog originating in Navarra, This is a sample dog used in small pen and hair game.

Scholars of the race, the popularity of this breed of dog reached its peak popularity in the pose, especially among the Spanish nobility in the 18th and 19th century. After the Spanish Civil War, the race was on the verge of extinction.

It was then, When a race enthusiasts decided to begin work on the recovery of the same. The first step was to travel the country and locate all the specimens of Pachón Navarro that had survived the social disaster.

That is why, the Pachón Navarro current is the product of the recovery through specimens from the Old Spanish Pointing Dog (Old Spanish Pointer), that is the theory maintained by classical authors during the last centuries.

In fact, Old dog sample Spanish, It is one of the seven breeds that appears as a show dog in the classification carried out by the Royal Canine Society of Spain., in the year 1911.

Within the documentation of its origins, Some theories suggest that the Pachón Navarro descends from the Talbot Hound and other hunting dogs., whose origin dates back to the 12th century.

Currently the Pachón Navarro, still in recovery phase.

Otros nombres: Old Spanish Pointer / Perdiguero Navarro / Pointer Navarro / Pachón de Victoria.

Dogs breeds: Pachón Navarro

Physical characteristics

It is a dog of robust body, rectangular, It has the large head and strong, square muzzle, the limbs are rather short, the trunk is cylindrical and its hair has a hard texture and a misaligned appearance.

It is a large size dog, weighs around 27-33 kilos and has a height the cross of 48 to 57 centimeters.

Pachón Navarro is a hunting dog whose most striking feature is one split in the truffle It is also called 'double nose'.

Apparently, that peculiar nose gives Pachón Navarro heightened olfactory sensitivity, being that one of the reasons why he was chosen as hunting dog.

Its hair short may be the color liver and white, or orange and white. The spots of the head and a large part of the layer are, generally, solid color.

While, in most of the specimens of the breed the short coat predominates, it is possible to find specimens with longer or “sedeño” fur.

Their ears they are long.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale, and the main Cinológicas federations in Europe, they do not recognize Pachón Navarro, as a race official.

Character and skills

Pachón Navarro is a dog Intelligent, quiet, docile. It is very sociable with both humans and other dogs.

Its largest state of happiness is in the field, there he will trot vigorously, giving gala of its wide resistance and its nature of Hunter. If plays his role as Hunter, will be an excellent companion.

Given your Hunter instinct, It is a dog that needs a lot of exercise., you will always have a torrent of energy that you need to expend, even running through the fields.

Anyway, It can adapt to the home life in very affectionate with his family although independent, and You will enjoy a lot being in the open air giving a few good rides.

Observations

You can find extensive information of the race in the web of the Pachón Spanish club.

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Andalusian Hound
España Not recognized by the FCI

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The Andalusian Hound It is a dog with a lively character and very balanced..

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History

Native to the Andalusian region of southern Spain, It is believed that the Andalusian Hound probably descended from the European hunting dog. It had been speculated that it was one of the ancient races represented in the cave paintings of the Iberian Peninsula thousands of years ago., but recent genetic studies have made this theory unlikely.

This breed was not officially recognized in Spain until 1990, when a group of races was created. Due to the lack of any unique distinguishing features and the similarities it shares with other dog breeds, in particular with him Portuguese Podengo, the Andalusian Hound not usually recognized in its own right outside its country of origin.

Traditionally used as hunting dogs, your senses of sight, hearing and smell have developed a lot over the years, and have the ability to withstand the hot and dry conditions of the arid landscape from which they originate. They are known to be successful and methodical hunters.. The Andalusian Hound smallest traditionally hunts hares or rabbits, while the larger variants can be used to hunt wild boar. They usually hunt in packs.

The race not is recognized by the FCI or by no other international Cynological Association given the large number of matches with the standard of the Portuguese Podengo, It causes doubt dealt or not, really, of different races.

Physical characteristics

As in the Portuguese Warren Hound, the Andalusian hound distinguishes three sizes and three types of hair, factors whose combination may cause up to nine different varieties.

Bearing in mind the size varieties are:

  • Great Andalusian Hound
  • Medium-Andalusian Hound
  • Small Andalusian Hound

If we consider the different types of hair, We have the following varieties:

  • Andalusian Hound hair Sardinia or hard.
  • Andalusian hound Solorio or long hair.
  • Andalusian Hound of smooth or short hair.

There is a variety derived from the short-haired medium Andalusian Podenco, which receives the name of Andalusian Hound Maneto, due to its short and sturdy legs, phenomenon known in the field of cynology as bassetismo, alluding to the Basset. Currently the Maneto is accepted as a breed by the RSCE provisionally.

The basic color of the layer is white or cinnamon, either consisting of both colors. The white color exists in its variants silver, mate and ivory; and the cinnamon can vary from clear to cinnamon ignition.

With regard to the size and weight of the three varieties, below we specify:

Height to the cross:

  • Size large: males of 54 to 64 cm and females in 53 to 61 cm..
  • Size medium: males of 43 to 53 cm and females in 42 to 52 cm..
  • Small size: males of 35 to 42 cm and females 32 to 41 cm..

Weight:

  • Size large: 27 kg. (+ – 6 kg).
  • Size medium: 16 kg. (+- 6 kg).
  • Small size: 8 kg. (+ – 3 kg).

The Andalusian Hound, is a harmonic dog, compact, very rustic and well plumbed.

Character and skills

The Andalusian Hound, has a great intelligence, nobility, sociability and is always alert. It is a dog alive and well balanced character, reacts only to important stimuli.

It is a dog fast, par b. Hunt, with an excellent sense of smell and very resistant to fatigue, not mannish before anything, he is methodical and quick in his search, both hunting and in a minor, being an excellent collector's hair or feather, whether in water or rough terrain.

The Andalusian Hound like the other podencos it has a highly developed sense of sight, hearing and smell which makes them good hunters especially when it comes to rabbit hunting.

The shakes of hunting practiced in the center and south of Spain the podencos constitute the nucleus of the rehalas (Group of hunting dogs, whose number ranges from 20 and 24), which are usually made up of large hounds for harassment and some medium-sized specimens such as point or search dogs.

In the small game hunting used medium and girl varieties, either on an individual basis, in pairs or forming arcades (gang of hunting dogs).

One of the most typical functions of the large hound, is that of mascaras, accompanying the colleras of greyhounds during the hunting of the Hare. Its work is, first, getting up and doing the rabona from your bed or hiding out, making it available to the greyhounds and, after finished the lance, remove the piece of the Greyhound to bring it to its owner.

In the Andalusian farmhouses of large size were used as dogs guardians and the girl size as cleaners of rodents.

It is very loving, submissive and fair with the owner, but break that bond in the face of unjust punishment. As well, It has a great capacity for training.

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Federations:

  • RSCE – Group 5 Section 7 (Provisionally recognized)

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Ratonero Mallorquín
España Not recognized by the FCI

Ratonero Mallorquí

The Ratonero Mallorquín It is a great companion dog and an excellent guard..

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The Majorcan Buzzard Dog, is a small dog, originally from the island of Majorca, Spain.

The origin of this breed is not at all clear, but its link with the Gos Rater Valencià or Valencian Ratonero Dog is very evident given the geographical proximity and historical references.

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American Hairless Terrier
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

The American Hairless Terrier lacks genetic abnormalities, as well as health problems.

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Characteristics "American Hairless Terrier"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed ““ you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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History

The American Hairless Terrier is a rare breed of dog, considered a variant of Buzzard terrier.

The 1 in January of 2004, the American Kennel Club considered it a separate race within the Terrier. It is often confused with the Chihuahua without hair.

Reportedly, the breed started when a hairless puppy appeared in a litter Rat Terrier in the state of Louisiana, United States, in 1972. To the owners Edwin and Willie Scott they liked the dog, both in appearance and temperament, and decided to investigate more environment this variety.

The idea was, get debug hairless variety, but maintaining the characteristics of the breed of origin. Throughout his life, that female conceived three other puppies with the same characteristics that would continue the lineage. In 1981, attempts to continue this race, they were successful.

In 1998, the breed gained recognition as the American Hairless Terrier by the North American Kennel Club and the National Rat Terrier.

Canada was the first country outside the US. in recognition of the race (1999), very difficult question due to its rarity. In 1999 the race was known as a Rat Terrier: hairless variety by the United Kennel Club.

Physical characteristics

It is a muscular breed, medium-sized and with erect ears, which gives an aspect of bat. It does not have hair all over his body, except in the eyebrows and mustache, his skin is pink with black spots, brown, reddish or gray of varied sizes.
During his first days of life, the puppies are covered with a layer of hair lost within six weeks. In adulthood are beardless with the exception of the eyebrows and mustache.

Something curious is that, Unlike other races without hair, the American Hairless Terrier lacks genetic abnormalities, as well as health problems.

Although they are strong and resilient dogs, Okay remember that, due to his lack of hair, the hottest days it is necessary to protect the dog from the sun's rays, recommended is to put sunscreen 50 or more. Y, In cold weather, the ideal thing is to put a coat on them..

Character and skills

The American Hairless Terrier is an intelligent dog, curious, cheerful and energetic. It tends to be very well with young children. It is a dog that constantly seeks to please and interact with members of his family.

Despite being defined as a dog with an energetic character, it has a quieter part that allows it to rest 'loose paw' for several hours., preferably on an overstuffed sofa or on the lap of a person.

It is graceful and elegant and retains a great instinct for hunting of their ancestors, but its lack of fur makes it not a good candidate to be a hunting dog..., rough weed can damage unprotected skin.

His temper, as we said, makes a loving pet, Intelligent, energetic. They are quite territorial (due to his frustrated Hunter instinct…), but with a proper education that can be corrected.

To finish, the American Hairless Terrier they are not a good swimmer and for that reason they should be controlled when they are near water.

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Akbash
Turquía Not recognized by the FCI . Molossoid . Mountain

The Akbash he is calm and alert at the same time. Not shy, nor is it aggressive.

Akbash

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Characteristics "Akbash"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Akbash" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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history “Akbash”


The dog's Akbash is native to western Turkey from the region known as the Akbaş, where he started to develop since ancient times for the care of livestock, especially sheep. Two of the names most commonly used to refer to this can, are Akbash and Akkush. Both names have a specific meaning in Turkish, So Akbash (Akbas) means "white head", and Akkush, "white bird".

This breed is thought to be the Turkish version of the typical livestock guardian sheepdog in the white variety, you are within (and around) of northern Mediterranean Basin. It has a unique combination of qualities of the molossians and hounds.

Its development dates back to at least make 3.000 years, and the reason white, was highlighted that in the field did not exist any difficulty to distinguish them from predators.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the early civilizations of these dogs (or better their ancestors) arose, what we know today as Turkey, makes one 10.000 years.

Akbash physical characteristics

It is a big dog, with a weight from 34 to 64 kg and a range around 69 to 86 height cm. It has soft and short fur (some parts with more hair), presents a double layer of hair, is generally white, but may be, a bit of light color of biscuits in the ears.

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It has long legs, a queue that is screwed; they may have some pink hair Tufts, or with negruzco-bajo black or brown color stains their white coat. The edges of the eyes, the nose and lips should be completely black or brown black, Although some may have them pink.

It is believed that the ancient genetics of this breed was based on a combination of molosos and races of greyhounds. The Akbash has characteristics of both.. Although there is much variation in the size and height of this breed, usually are tall dogs, long and strong body. Most are quite flexible and light for their size.. They have loose neck skin to protect themselves from predators.

    Different native breeds of the country

Occupying the Turkish territory are three different races indigenous to the country; the Akbash, the Kangal and Kars. In Turkey is legal export Akbash, but it is illegal to export Kangal, because they are the national dog breed of Turkey.

Although initially the Americans and Europeans designating the same name for the three races (Dog Kangal Shepherd Dog), considering that among the three only the color and small details varied that did not make them differentiable; later, in 1996, was held at the University of Konya an international symposium that promoted the distinction between the three races of Turkish dogs protecting livestock.

Today they are considered separate breeds and there is an international association of the Akbash, Headquartered in the United States.UU. which promotes the popularity of the race around the world and, in special, in the United States.UU. where it is used to protect livestock from coyotes.

There are two varieties of Akbash: a long-haired and short hair, but both have the characteristic white color that makes this breed the perfect breed for caring for livestock., allowing to differentiate the dog of the Wolf with just the low light of the Moon.

Akbash character and skills

It is a dog quiet When not working. It also presents a majestic port transmitting calm. He is extremely loyal to his sheep, and it is even said that he creates very strong bond with them that arrive to make impossible their mating.

The Akbash It is a quiet dog and alert at the same time. Not shy, nor is it aggressive. When used as a protection dog, It is wary with any stranger that approaches their territory, and with the unusual sounds and changes in their environment.

The race is not naturally hostile, but as they were raised to think and act independently, This ingredient mark character; It is not a lap dog. If it educates small, would be perfectly suited to home life, If I had the opportunity to take long walks in the countryside, and a work to be done such as care for children, for example.

The Akbash It is one of the most popular around 30 races throughout the world under the title of Flock guardians, livestock protection dogs, or livestock guardian dogs (more commonly: LGD).

These dogs are known for their intelligence, courage, independence and loyalty.

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Type and recognitions:

  • useful as herding dog, livestock care.
  • Recognized by the United Kennel Club UKC, An international registration of dogs that exalts the values, rewards ability and preserves the virtue of pedigree.
  • Recognized as one homogeneous race by the Turkish Federation of Dogs (HOW) and an associate member of the International Federation Cinológica (FCI)

Alternative names

  • Akbash, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği (English).
  • Akbash (French).
  • Akbaş, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği (German).
  • Akbash, cão pastor de Akbaş (Portuguese).
  • Akbash, Akkush (español).
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