Akbash is a Turkish word meaning "white head." The Akbash Dog is a white livestock guardian breed native to the plains and mountains of western Turkey. Even as the origins of the breed are unclear, it is known to be an ancient pure breed. In Turkey, Akbash Dogs are owned and bred by villagers and shepherds to protect their sheep from wolves and other predators.

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