Akbash

We have 2 Akbash/Anatolian mixes that are 1 year old and now they have a younger step brother Noah (from their sister Eap), who is 10 weeks old. These dogs are so very sweet and loving. They train very quickly, but have stubborn times when they look at you and choose not to obey. I have to remind them "Obey Mommy!" And they shift their eyes or look away and finally comply! Baby Noah (alias "Snake Boy" cause he lays upside down with his mouth open like a snake) is just as smart or smarter than his sisters! Mercy has claimed him as "her puppy" and is training him to follow her around the property and how to play rough. Grace has a different temperament than Mercy. She is more sedate and laid back. Mercy loves to rough house and last summer I thought I would give her what she wanted. I laid down on the mulch pile and threw her around and wrestled with her 92# body at 10 months old! She loved it and keeps wanting me to do so! When we walk with or without a leash they are right at my side at my fingertips. They know their commands and even respond to just talking. Grace will even shake her head up and down (yes) when I ask the appropriate question. I love my dogs and would give.my life for them, and I know they would give their life for me. Like another person said, they take their job very seriously. Grace is day watch and Mercy is night watch. They made the shift schedule themselves and it is amazing to watch the shift change! Fantastic animals!

Naive and loyal dog to have

I lived on a farmstead in Washington state with an Akbash who was the guard dog for the pastured animals. His name is Yogi. The animals he protected included goats (grown and kids), chickens, and sheep... and the small dogs of the pack that lived on the farm! For the 6 months i lived and worked with him he was never ever aggressive towards me even in the first meeting. I think he knew I was there as part of the farm operation. I have seen him aggressive towards strangers coming on the property, however. When a coyote or fox was anywhere near his property line, there was no stopping or controlling him until he had scared it off by barking, howling, growling. We constantly had to keep raising the height of property fence because he kept jumping over (At it's end height it ended up being 7 ft. tall). When he did escape the property, it was only to pace further out from his line and patrol for predator animals but would sometimes find the occasional hiker which was never a good situation. The only way to get him to come back was to track him down and present something tasty to him. Yogi almost always got to come inside the house to sleep at night, though. And as soon as he was inside, that meant he was off duty and he would pass out next to the fireplace and sleep like a rock! IF he woke up, it was only to find the closest human for a butt scratch. Very friendly and loving to people that he knows and trusts. I cannot imagine "going for a walk" with an Akbash on a leash. I have only ever seen them in farm settings on large properties.

We rescued Clyde from a local shelter where he was surrendered for apparent hostility and aggression towards a mail man...and I have yet to meet a more affectionate dog his size. While very protective of his 4 legged siblings he is quick to accept food and attention from those who greet him in our home and out. While a very mellow dog in general we take them on twice daily walks where they are able to get out stretch their legs and socialize with other animals in our area. Overall a lovely dog to add to a family, and trains very very well....which is necessary if they are being walked on a leash!

we always keep on leash outside.. when chasing a ball he nearly scaled a 6 foot fence! he is such a gentle companion with my older mother and our younger grandchild..i never leave him alone them with them however. He is so big and strong! He is always with one of us, my husband or myself 24/7 and he loves the companionship.. he does not like fireworks at all and defends our home with all he has. he does alarm bark ..this is the most unique,unusual dog we have ever had. and we have had Newfies and Afghan hounds to name a few.

very possessive and stubborn ; extremely good with children and our cats and dogs. not so friendly with stray cats

Finnagen is such a great dog. He’s a mixed AKBash (with lab) and was rescued. He’s pretty perfect. Well mannered, knows basic commands, but everything is always on his terms. He’ll play fetch until he doesn’t want to. He’ll obey when he wants. But mostly he lays around a lot, however he will socialize whenever he gets the opportunity too. His size scares people off, but he’s a gentle giant.

Lexi is a sweet pup. She is not aggressive towards strangers or other dog's or even small children. She is the family protector for our house. Strangers lover her because she's unique in our area. However, she is stubborn with commands still for me but does know the basic ones.

My Akbash is very sweet and loving. He’s also very stubborn and needs constant reminders not to play rough or bark. He doesn’t trust other dogs he sees out of his flock and will bark awfully loud as he passes them. He’s actually really good with kids, he just plays too rough or has a bad habit of mourning when he plays. He needs constant reminders to be good and constant training. But he is the best dog in the whole world.

Very calm at home likes to stay at the deck really bad on recall