Origin: Turkey
Size: Big Dogs
Breedtype: Purebred
Rank: 84
Type: Guard Dogs, Herding Dogs, Hunting Dogs, Working Dogs
Height: 32 inch
Weight: 70 kgs
Color: - White,Blue,Brindle,Fawn,Red,Biscuit an mix of these colors
Temperament: courage, powerful,daring,sturdy,excellent protector however are also easy-going, laid back and not so friendly with children.
Features: coat is short with a thick undercoat with feathering on the ears, legs, and tail & is usually neat
Lifespan: 12-14 yrs
Popularity: Low
Litter: 8-10
Intelligence: High
Agility: High
Trainability: High
Energy Levels: Very High
Exercise Needs: Medium
Shedding: Very Low
Drooling: Medium
Grooming: Low
Good for Novice Owners: Low
Adapts to Apartment Living: Low
Tolerates Being Alone: Medium
Cold Weather Tolerance: High
Hot Weather Tolerance: Medium
Playfulness: Low
Family Friendly: Medium
Kid Friendly: Low
Peer Friendly: Low
Stranger Friendly: Very Low
General Health: Medium
Potential For Weight Gain: Medium
Prey Drive: Low
Barking/Howling tendancy: Low
Wanderlust: High
Intensity: Medium
Concerns: Its prone to entropion and canine hip dysplasia (CHD). Reacts adversely to barbiturate anaesthesia. Get regular hip and eye tests
Snippets: Its the ultimate watchdog, extremely alert and barks on even slightest suspicion. They are very protective about the family and known to kill even wild animals like bear/coyotes when occasion arose.