Pictures of Dogs Akbash Dog Pictures and Akbash Dog Breed Information

Pictures of Dogs Akbash Dog Pictures and Akbash Dog Breed Information

Akbash Dog is a large dog from western Turkey in the region known as Akbash. Akbash is a Turkish word that translates into white head. Akbash is a powerful dog with noble bearing and white feathery coat. They are primarily used as livestock guarding dogs. Although Akbash is often referred to as sheep dog but it is never used to herd its charges, rather it is meant to be used with the flock as a guardian. It possesses the characteristics of Mastiff as well as Sight Hound dogs.





There are two varieties of Akbash longhaired, which are better for cold regions and shorthaired, which are suitable for warmer climate. Coat is soft, wavy and coarse on the outside and with finely textured hairs on the undercoat and it invariably comes in white color. It has a blunt and large skull with long legs, V-Shaped ears, long feathered and curved tail and gentle brown eyes. Akbash weigh around 90-130 pounds. It has a height of about 32 inches. Its life expectancy is about 10-11 years. Akbash dogs are suitable as guard dogs or companion dogs if trained suitably.

Pictures of Dogs Alaskan Malamute Pictures and Alaskan Malamute Breed Informations

Pictures of Dogs Alaskan Malamute Pictures and Alaskan Malamute Breed Informations

Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog that was originally developed as Alaskan Sled dog. It is often mistaken as Siberian Husky. Alaskan Malamute is a highly energetic, intelligent and strong arctic dog and favorite as a family pet. Its nickname is mal and its origin is in Alaska, USA.





Alaskan Malamute comes with a thick and coarse double coat. It has a plumed tail held over back, erect ears and small and dark almond shaped eyes. It is a well-built dog, with solid body and wide head. Coat averages from one to three inch and comes in white, black and white, wolf gray, red and often dark colors. It weighs around 75-85 pounds and its height is about 24-25 inches. Alaskan Malamute has a life expectancy of about 12-15 years. They are sweet, affectionate and highly loyal to their masters. They love outdoor activities and need strong physical exercise. Some of the Alaskan Malamute are used as Sled Dog for personal travel or freight hauling. Some of the malamutes are also used in winter sports like mushing, skijoring, bikejoring and canicross.

Pictures of Dogs African Boerboel Pictures and African Boerboel Breed Information

Pictures of Dogs African Boerboel Pictures and African Boerboel Breed Information

African Boerboel is a large, muscular and working breed of dog from South Africa. Boerboel is an Afrikaans word that translates into farmer's dog. Known as South African Mastiff, it was bred for guarding homestead and farms. Boerboels are regarded as obedient and intelligent dogs with strong territorial instincts. By its very nature, if Boerboels are left alone without human companionship, they can become extremely destructive, reckless and dangerous.





African Boerboel has a very strong, large and square shaped head proportionate to the body and a medium thick muzzle. It has an immense power, strength and physical ability. It has a flat skull with high set, triangular and folded ears. Eyes are horizontal in orientation with a color that generally matches with the coat color. It has a black nose with well-developed nostrils. It weighs around 150-200 pounds and height is around 24-29 inches. It has a life expectancy of about 12 tears. African Boerboel is suitable as watchdogs.