| Rize Koyan | |||||||||||||||
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| Origin | Turkey | ||||||||||||||
| Breed status | Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club. | ||||||||||||||
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The Rize Koyan is a breed of livestock guardian dog from north Black Sea shore in Turkey.[1]
The Rize Koyan is named after the town of Rize, the breed is found throughout Rize and Ordu provinces in the north-east Black Sea region of Turkey.[2][3] The breed resembles the Kars, with a solid body and strong legs. Their structure allows the dogs to navigate the Canik Mountains, where these dogs are typically found. When the dog alerts by adopting a posture where the tail raises with a curve and the dog stands high with confidence. Dogs stand approximately 70 cm (28 in), bitches a centimetre or two less. The coat can be various colours, although dark grey is most common; bi-coloured examples are known.[2][3] This dog is typically not a pet, but a working animal for the household to aid in vocal or physical warning of possible danger that may occur. These dogs were bred to protect their owners and the properties.
References
- ^ Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet (2012). "Determination of the Rize Koyun (sheep) dog in Turkey". Canadian Journal of Applied Sciences. 2 (1): 216–221. ISSN 1925-7430. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ a b Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet; Wilson, R Trevor (2012). "The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: breed descriptions and status of guard and hunting dogs". 63rd Annual Meeting of the EAAP. European Association of Animal Production. 63 (1): 69. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ a b Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet (2012). "Native dogs breeds and types of Turkey". Igdir University Journal of Institute of Science and Technology. 2 (1): 101. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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