Dikkulak

The Dikkulak is a small spitz dog native to the Agri, Ardahan, Erzurum, Igdir, and Kars provinces in Turkey, the same areas as the Kangal. It is used as a small guard dog.^[1]

Dikkulak
Other names	Turkish Dikkulak, Dikkulak Köpeği, Çivikulak, Zagar
Origin	Turkey
Traits Height Males 11.0 in (27.9 cm) Females 10.9 in (27.7 cm) Weight Males 22 lb (10.1 kg) Females 23 lb (10.5 kg) Coat short Color white, black, brown, tan, piebald
Dog (domestic dog)

History

The Dikkulak is a local breed native to the Agri, Ardahan, Erzurum, Igdir and Kars Provinces in Turkey.^[2]

It is used as a watch dog, for which it is either tethered or allowed to roam in an enclosed area. Breeders say that the number of dogs is gradually decreasing.^[3]

Characteristics

The Dikkulak is a small, compact spitz dog with erect ears. It has short legs, similar to spitz-type cow herders such as Swedish Vallhund and Pembroke Corgi. It has a short haired coat in either white, black, brown, tan, or piebald.^[4][1]

As a traditional watch dog, the Dikkulak is vocal and will alert its family to strangers with a loud bark. It will generally not attack like a guard dog, but they don't like strangers and will not be friendly. The Dikkulak are not considered suitable pet dogs, as they are working dogs that needs a lot of exercise and space to run. ^[4]