Akbash Dog vs Bandog

Compare the Akbash Dog to the Bandog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akbash Dogs and Bandogs.

Akbash Dog vs Bandog
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Akbash Dog
Bandog
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General Details
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
27-32 Inches
20-30 Inches
Weight
75-140 Pounds
75-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1550 AD
Temperament
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
None
Below Average
Personality
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
None
Exercise Needs
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Aggression
Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Luxating patella
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Heart problems
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Skin infections
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Akbash Dog
Bandog
Breed Colors
White
Black
Blue
Brindle
Fawn
Gray
Red
White
Yellow
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