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...How I became an Akbash Dog breeder: I originally became interested in the breed in 1981, after owning, breeding, and showing several A.K.C. recognized breeds since the mid-1960's. I had become disenchanted with conformation showing and distressed by the increasing number of genetic defects appearing in most of the more common A.K.C. recognized breeds, as well as the atrocious temperament I observed. Very few of the so-called "working" breeds could do the work for which they were originally bred after several generations of selection for what ever fads and extremes (such as ultra-narrow heads, excessive angulation, profuse coats, etc.) happened to win in the show ring. I had decided to look into a rare breed which had not been ruined by the public, and when I saw my first Akbash Dogs I was struck by both their physical soundness and beauty as well as their calm, stable, confident demeanor. I acquired my first bitch in 1982 and began breeding in 1985. So far the breed has proven to be remarkably free of genetic defects, undoubtedly due to the fact that they have been bred according to the principle of survival of the fittest for many centuries in their native land. Dogs which lack the proper working temperament or physical stamina and endurance necessary to cope with the harsh environment and lack of veterinary care are usually eliminated. These conditions have produced an exceptional working dog; one which we do not wish to see altered physically or mentally from the form in which it has evolved naturally. ...
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