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COZY A2196397

Akbash

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Mission Hills, CA

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered
Story
- Currently in 8 week training program up North - Lived with small dogs - Loves people - Great player in our yards
1 - 1 of 1 pets available

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Adopting a Akbash

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Akbash - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt an Akbash at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting an Akbash is typically $50 to $300. This adoption fee often covers an initial exam, spay/neuter, vaccines, preventatives, and microchipping. In contrast, buying an Akbash from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they can cost $800 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt an Akbash is through a rescue that specializes in Akbash dogs or giant breeds in general. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will show you all the available Akbashs in your search radius.

Akbash fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Akbash is a mixture of both sighthound and molosser (mastiff) types of dog.

The Akbash is not commonly seen as a companion breed. They are a very popular choice for working farm dogs, as both guardians and shepherds.

"Akbash" comes from the Turkish "Akbas," which means "white head." Dogs used in guarding livestock are almost always white so as to better blend in with the ones they are protecting, and to visually stand apart from their predators.

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Akbash Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Akbash types to temperament and health issues to popular Akbash mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.