Malaklı is known worldwide as a livestock guardian and field security dog, originating in Aksaray, Turkey, and surrounding provinces. It is a nimble molosser breed with its large body, great strength, huge head, and po-faced. Malaklı builds deep connections to its owner and its community; on the contrary, it is skeptical and aggressive towards strangers.
Bone Structure
General Appearance
BODY
TAIL
SIZE
Shoulder length for adult males are between 75-85 cm and weight are 65-85 kg. Shoulder length of 97 cm and weight of 100 kg are also seen.
As for adult females, the shoulder length are between 70-80 cm and weight are 60-70 kg. The shoulder length of 87 cm and weight of 80 kg are also seen for females.
HEAD
There is a very distinct stop on the face.
The face goes straight from the eye arches to the nose and is noticeably shorter and blunt than the skull
EYES
The eyes are rounded and close to each other.
Eye arches do not attract attention.
EARS
The gap between ears is broad.
NOSE
The tip of the nose is black.
JAWS/LIPS
The upper lip covers the lower lip and dangles downwards. The discharge lip is drooping.
NECK
The posture of neck and skyline intersects with 45 degree angle.
Additionally, the neck is drooping and folded.
COAT
The coat is not attached to the body tightly.
COLOR
The hair color is in general pinto, grizzly and brindle.