Preserving the Legacy of Karakachan Dogs in the USA

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We Provide Accurate Registrations and Information About Karakachan Livestock Guard dogs in the USA.

We are honored to work with the International Karakachan Dog Association MAKK of Bulgaria. Keeping Karakachans true to their history.

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Welcome to the American Karakachan Dog Association (AKDA), your trusted source for accurate registrations and information about Karakachan Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD) in the USA. We proudly collaborate with the International Karakachan Dog Association (MAKK) of Bulgaria to maintain the breed’s rich history and heritage. Join us in celebrating and preserving the legacy of these remarkable dogs.

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History of the Breed

From MAKK in Bulgaria
The native Karakachan breeds of horse, sheep, and dog are among the oldest of domestic animals in Europe, providing a genetic bridge between modern high-productive breeds with their ancestral, undomesticated ancestors. To its credit, the Karakachan dog has been both historically and traditionally the only effective and most suitable protection against flock predators.

Karakachans in their Home Country of Bulgaria

Home Country Karakachan pup in river
Home Country Karakachan pup with sheep
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