Akbash 262

The Akbash, Turkey's National dog, is a large dog breed that has a strong protective streak. The original use of the Akbash was to guard over livestock, which requires an alert, yet calm and collected dog.

One of the facts about the Akbash is that the white color of this breed’s coat is thought to help them blend in with the herd and also to help the shepherd not mistake them for a predator at glance, such as a wolf.