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The '''Rize Koyan''' is a [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[livestock guardian dog]] from [[Turkey]].<ref name=Yilmaz2012/> |
The '''Rize Koyan''' is a [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[livestock guardian dog]] from north Black Sea shore in [[Turkey]].<ref name=Yilmaz2012/> |
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The Rize Koyan is named after the town of [[Rize]], the breed is found throughout [[Rize Province|Rize]] and [[Ordu Province|Ordu]] provinces in the north-east Black Sea region of Turkey.{{r|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul-Wilson|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul}} The breed resembles the [[Kars dog|Kars]], with a solid body and strong legs. Dogs stand approximately {{convert|70|cm|in|abbr=on}}, bitches a centimetre or two less. The coat can be various colours, although grey is most common; bi-coloured examples are known.{{r|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul-Wilson|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul}} |
The Rize Koyan is named after the town of [[Rize]], the breed is found throughout [[Rize Province|Rize]] and [[Ordu Province|Ordu]] provinces in the north-east Black Sea region of Turkey.{{r|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul-Wilson|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul}} The breed resembles the [[Kars dog|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 {{convert|70|cm|in|abbr=on}}, bitches a centimetre or two less. The coat can be various colours, although dark grey is most common; bi-coloured examples are known.{{r|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul-Wilson|Yilmaz-Ertuğrul}} 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. |
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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" (PDF). 63rd Annual Meeting of the EAAP. 63 (1). European Association of Animal Production: 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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