Akbash Dog Names

Being a rare breed in the United States, there are few Akbash dogs that have made the news. They are not the type of dog that a celebrity would tote around across the country and they are not popular enough to have found a starring role in a movie or television show. However, thanks to YouTube, there is an Akbash from Oklahoma named Chooch that has stolen the hearts of millions. Chooch is a rescue Akbash that is about 7 years old. The footage on YouTube that endeared Chooch to millions of viewers was filmed on May 13, 2017 and shows little baby goats jumping up and down off of Chooch as he naps.

Along with his brother, Chebon, Chooch is the guardian of a flock of goats out in a pasture. This flock of goats contains several baby goats along with their moms. Both Chooch and Chebon protect the flock when they go out to the pasture and bring the goats back to the farm at the end of the day. Chooch became an internet sensation when his owner shot a video of him lying on his side sleeping and the baby goats were climbing on him or jumping over him. Some of the baby goats even found Chooch and Chebon to be the perfect mattress and would curl up and sleep on top of the slumbering guardian dogs. Both dogs live with these goats all year round and are not considered to be domesticated dogs. During the winter months, the goats, especially the babies, can be found curled up against the dogs for warmth. They are diligent in protecting their flock and will closely watch the herd and guard against any predators. The baby goats are with the brothers from birth and are extremely comfortable with them. The goats do not fear the Akbash brothers because they seem to know that these dogs are there to keep them safe. When Chooch and Chebon move the goats to and from the pasture, they closely watch to make sure none become lost. When one does lose its way, one brother will go searching while the other one stays with the herd. Chooch and Chebon know what humans are supposed to approach their flock as well and will become aggressive if their people do not accompany the strangers. Both brothers will generally only give one warning bark before they attack anyone or anything that is perceived as a threat to their flock.