Akbash Dog Puppy Dog Care Information

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Akbash Dog puppy dog

Akbash Dog Health Information:

The Akbash dog is surprisingly healthy for such an ancient breed. Luckily, they seem less inclined to some of the conditions that are often found in other large breed dogs. Two conditions that are seen fairly commonly, however, are hip dysplasia and Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD). Some dogs are also prone to Epilepsy and, due to the dog's preference for a fairly sedentary lifestyle and the human tendency to feed large amounts of food to large breed dogs, they can often easily grow obese. Daily exercise will help to keep your Akbash dog fit and trim.

Akbash Dog Exercise Information:

Contradictory to his long legs and large size, the Akbash dog does not require as much exercise as one might think. If anything, mature Akbash tend to tire fairly easily and enjoy spending a good amount of time simply resting and relaxing. Younger Akbash dogs do enjoy the opportunity to run and stretch their legs. To keep your Akbash dog fit and trim, however, it's suggested that they have access to either a fenced in yard or take at least one brisk 30-minute walk per day.

Akbash Dog Grooming Needs:

The Akbash does not require an extensive amount of grooming as some of the breeds do, but you will definitely need to brush them at least once a week, possibly even more frequently if your Akbash has a long coat.

The thick double coat of the Akbash Dog means that they do shed rather profusely, particularly in Spring and late summer, when the undercoat will come free in clumps. Be ready for an extensive brushing until they are finished blowing their coats, then everything will return to normal.

It's also important to keep an eye on the Akbash's folded ears, watching them for sign of redness or infection. Gently clean their ears once a week, in order to remove dirt and wax buildup. This should be done with a Q-tip and only clean the outer parts of the ear - never stick anything down into the ear canal.