Height:       28-34 in.

Weight:      90-140 lbs.

Life Span: 10-11 yrs.

The Akbask is the counterpart of the French Great Pyrenees, the Hungarian Kuvasz, the Italian Maremma, and other white sheep guarding breeds.  The Akbask dog is lean and muscular with an elegant, racy appearance.  They have been bred as a guardian dog who’s primary function is to protect sheep from predators.  Their characteristics are a combination of the Mastiff and Gazehound.