Open AccessPhenotype variability and basic morphological characteristics of the Aksaray Malakli dog population in Turkey
Author(s) -
Milivoje Urošević,
Milosava Matejević,
Darko Drobnjak,
Ümit Özkanal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinarska stanica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.173
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 1849-1170
pISSN - 0350-7149
DOI - 10.46419/vs.52.6.6
Subject(s) - breed , turkish , biology , body weight , turkish population , population , veterinary medicine , zoology , demography , medicine , genetics , genotype , philosophy , linguistics , sociology , gene , endocrinology
The Turkish Mastiff or Aksaray Malakli Dog is a Turkish dog breed not yet officially recognized by the world canine organization - Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). To achieve recognition, more research and analysis of the morphometric parameters of this breed are required. Previous research on this breed presented the average values of certain morphological parameters. Measurement results of 20 morphometric parameters showed that there are statistically significant differences in body structure between males and females. Such results are significant for setting the official breed standard in which the proportions of the body characteristic of this breed should be emphasized.