Akbash Dogs
Our Dogs
The Akbash is a rare, purebred dog from the country of Turkey. Loyal, alert, and intelligent, these pups have some of the best qualities you could ask for. Despite their imposing size, Akbash are gentle dogs that make affectionate, calm companions. All of our dogs at Three Creek Ranch are UKC registered, and we are a recognized breeder with the Akbash Dog Association of America and the Akbash Dogs International.
At Three Creek Ranch we have made a commitment to furthering the Akbash bred into North America and we offer lifetime support for our new owners. Akbash dogs are the only dogs that we breed.
History
The Akbash Dog is an ancient breed native to western Turkey’s plains and mountains, where they were bred by villagers and shepherds to guard livestock from wolves and other predators. Although the Akbash Dog is the Turkish counterpart to other white guardian breeds native to the northern Mediterranean Basin, he is the only breed to have the distinct combination of Mastiff and greyhound characteristics. In the 1970s, Americans David and Judy Nelson began studying these dogs, importing more than 40 Akbash Dogs to the United States. These imported dogs became the breed’s foundation stock in both the United States and Canada. More information can be found on the United Kennel Club website (click here) or the Turkish Kennel Club website (click here). The Turkish Kennel Club (KIF) is a full member of the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Our Core Values
Three Creek Ranch takes extra steps to ensure we breed to the highest possible standards. We can help you decide if the Akbash dog is the best breed for your needs. Every dog from Three Creek Ranch includes the following:
- Gold Star Satisfaction Guarantee
- UKC Registered - Select Breeder*
- Purebred Dogs that comply to both U.S. and International (Turkish) Standards
- Vaccinated, De-wormed & Microchipped
- Parents genetic testing through the better breed program
- Veterinarian check prior to placement
- Lifetime support
*Three Creek Ranch is the only Akbash Dog Breeder on the UKC’s “Breeder Showcase”.
Puppies Available (2025)
We will take preorders for 2025 litters starting in October 2024. 2025 puppies are price at $1,250. A $200 deposit is required to hold your pre-order position. We are expecting a litter in January 2025 and puppies will be available between 9 to 13 weeks after birth. Our Akbash Dogs are working dogs and the puppies will be trained with goats, sheep, cows, and chickens. All of our puppies covered by all the items listed above in our core values included our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We are the only breeder that we are aware of that provides this Gold Star guarantee and are a recognized breeder on the UKC’s Breeder’s Showcase.
Mother
Ellie is three years old with a loving personality. UKC Registration # P979-901 (Sire: P937-759, Dam: P858-400)
Father
The father “Roy” is a large dog at 140 lbs. He is amazing Akbash dog d and is an active livestock guardian. His father came directly from Turkey as a new blood line into the North American breed. UKC Registration # D108-032 (Sire: P937-760, Dam: P748-385)
LiveStock Training
In 1980, the US Department of Agriculture included Akbash Dogs in the Predator Control Program, in which they successfully performed, and in 1998, the United Kennel Club officially recognized the Akbash Dog as a member of its Guardian Dog Group.
Texas A&M University has an ongoing Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) Program and a lot of good LGD information can be found on the programs website (click here).
All of our puppies are trained as livestock guardians.
Owner Gallery
Photos of dogs we have placed with new owners
