Aksaray Malaklisi
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Breed at a glance
- Origin
- Turkey
- Weight
- Males
- Height
- Males
- Coat
- short
- Colour
- pinto, grizzly, and brindle
- Litter size
- around 10
- Other names
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Use
The Aksaray Malaklısı is used in its homeland to protect flocks of sheep from predators, especially wolves . A pair of the dogs – always a dog and a bitch – can protect some 700-800 sheep. [ 3 ] [ page needed ] Some have been exported to other countries, where they are used either in their traditional rôle as flock guardians, or are kept as household guard dogs . [ 7 ]
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The Aksaray Malaklısı or Malaklı Karabaş is a Turkish breed of large flock guardian dog from the Aksaray Province in central Anatolia . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is also known as the Turkish Mastiff or the Anatolian Lion . [ 4 ] It is recognized by the Turkish Dog Federation. [ 5 ] Some have been exported to other countries, where they are used either in their traditional role as flock guardians, or are kept as household guard dogs . [ 6 ] [ 4 ]
History
The Aksaray Malaklısı is named for the Aksaray Province in Central Anatolia. [ 4 ] Genetic analysis has shown it to be a distinct breed from other Turkish livestock guardian dog breeds, including the Kangal , Akbash and Kars . [ 3 ] [ 5 ]
Characteristics
The Aksaray Malaklısı usually stands between 70 and 85 centimetres (28 and 33 in) at the withers and weighs between 60 and 85 kilograms (130 and 185 lb) , [ 5 ] with a body length of some 79 and 83 centimetres (31 and 33 in) . [ 1 ] It is usually grey in colour with a black mask; the coat is short. The head and ears are large, the jowls are pendulous, and the tail is straight. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The dogs only obey commands from the master, and can be aggressive with other people. They typically do not tolerate working with other dogs of the same sex. [ 3 ] Their lifespan is 13–15 years. [ 3 ] [ failed verification ]