The Aksaray Malaklñsñ or Malaklñ Karabaà  is a Turkish breed of large flock guardian dog from the Aksaray Province in central Anatolia. It is also known as the Turkish Mastiff or the Anatolian Lion.
It is recognized by the Turkish Dog Federation. 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 Aksaray Malaklñsñ is named for the Aksaray Province in Central Anatolia.
Genetic analysis has shown it to be a distinct breed from other Turkish livestock guardian dog breeds, including the Kangal, Akbash and Kars.
The Aksaray Malaklñsñ usually stands between at the withers and weighs between , with a body length of some . It is usually grey in colour with a black mask; the coat is short. The head and ears are large, the jowls are pendulous, and the tail is straight. The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls.
The dogs only obey commands from the master, and can be aggressive with other people. They typically do not tolerate working with other dogs of the same sex.
Their lifespan is 13âÂÂ15 years.
The Aksaray Malaklñsñ is used in its homeland to protect flocks of sheep from predators, especially wolves. A pair of the dogs â always a dog and a bitch â can protect some 700-800 sheep.
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.