Dikkulak
Also known as: Turkish Dikkulak, Dikkulak Köpeği, Çivikulak, Zagar
Breed at a glance
- Origin
- Turkey
- Weight
- Males
- Height
- Males
- Coat
- short
- Colour
- white, black, brown, tan, piebald
- Other names
- Turkish Dikkulak, Dikkulak Köpeği, Çivikulak, Zagar
intro
The Dikkulak is a small spitz dog native to the Agri , Ardahan , Erzurum , Igdir , and Kars provinces in Turkey , the same areas as the Kangal . It is used as a small guard dog . [ 1 ]
History
The Dikkulak is a local breed native to the Agri, Ardahan, Erzurum, Igdir and Kars Provinces in Turkey. [ 2 ] It is used as a watch dog, for which it is either tethered or allowed to roam in an enclosed area. Breeders say that the number of dogs is gradually decreasing. [ 3 ]
Characteristics
The Dikkulak is a small, compact spitz dog with erect ears. It has short legs, similar to spitz-type cow herders such as Swedish Vallhund and Pembroke Corgi . It has a short haired coat in either white, black, brown, tan, or piebald. [ 4 ] [ 1 ] As a traditional watch dog, the Dikkulak is vocal and will alert its family to strangers with a loud bark. It will generally not attack like a guard dog, but they don't like strangers and will not be friendly. The Dikkulak are not considered suitable pet dogs, as they are working dogs that needs a lot of exercise and space to run. [ 4 ]