The Akbash dog, bred originally in western Turkey. The name comes from the Turkish word akbas, which means "white head." It was bred to be a livestock guardian dog, and it is an independent animal. While it is not a hostile dog by nature, it is not particularly friendly with strange humans, though it can be trained to be a companion dog. They are not particularly energetic, and an adult Akbash weighs between 90 and 130 pounds. This category offers sites which are about breeders, clubs and adoring fan pages.