Turkish Boz Shepherd breed information

WHAT MAKES A "BOZ" A BOZ
All dogs on earth are inter-related at a very fundamental level; certain breeds naturally share more genetic material than others, which explains why some breeds may resemble others more closely. Most Shepherd dogs originating fromTurkey and the surrounding areas share a broad genetic base of the çoban köpeği landrace, which include the Yörük regional variants of the Akbash and Turkish Boz Shepherd, as well as the Kars, Kangal, and Anadolu. While there are many traits that these Shepherds share, each landrace variant has been specialized by its people, and differences in size, coat, build, agility, strength, and structure do exist to the extent that they are considered separate breeds.

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Boz Shepherds

{The Boz are arguably one of the most functional large dogs with regards to speed, strength, agility and endurance. They also remain one of the most versatile, sociable, {loyal and intelligent|intelligent and loyal} LGDs in existence today. Their Livestock Guardian abilities are innateas they usually only need an introduction. Their drive to LOVE and DEFEND is at a level seen in few breeds. They are a breed that will fill many jobs.|The Boz are arguably one of the most functional large dogs with regards to speed, strength, agility and endurance. They also remain one of the most versatile, sociable, {loyal and intelligent|intelligent and loyal} LGDs in existence today.}
{With livestock it has been observed that the Boz have one of the lowest play prey drives of the many LGD breeds both myself and other Boz owners have utilized. What you get is a LGD that is more natural to the task, and has a much decreased incidence of the {puppies or adolescents|adolescents or puppies} play chasing the babies or stock. This makes for a much more {pleasant and easy|easy and pleasant} experience to get a puppy to the point of being a reliable and safe LGD. I am able to have lambs born in pastures with multiple adolescent pups. Something I would never have dreamed of with the many other breeds I utilized over the 23 years using LGDs.|With livestock it has been observed that the Boz have one of the lowest play prey drives of the many LGD breeds both myself and other Boz owners have utilized. What you get is a LGD that is more natural to the task, and has a much decreased incidence of the {puppies or adolescents|adolescents or puppies} play chasing the babies or stock.}
With the Boz you will get a larger more {athletic and capable|capable and athletic} protector that is extremely intelligent and easily socialized to people. Being truly versatile, they can guard all your livestock, property and be a great family companion.
Compared to Kangals by the now dozens of owners that previously or currently own Kangals and now have Boz, the general consensusis that Boz are less reactive than Kangals and better around people as well as having less play chase (prey) drive. This is not saying that Boz are a better dog, just that they might be better suited for some situations, as Kangals might be better for others.