[5] Some have been exported to other countries, where they are used either in their traditional rôle as flock guardians, or are kept as household guard dogs.

The head and ears are large, the jowls are pendulous, and the tail is straight.

[1][2][3] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls.

[3][failed verification] The Aksaray Malaklısı is used in its homeland to protect flocks of sheep from predators, especially wolves.

[3][page needed] Some have been exported to other countries, where they are used either in their traditional rôle as flock guardians, or are kept as household guard dogs.