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