01285nas a2200145   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002100001300043700001400056245006300070300001200133490000700145520097300152022001401125       2017                            d1 aG. Aslim1 aC. Sinmez00aBreeding Aksaray Malaklisi in folklore of Aksaray province  a148-1570 v333 aAim: In this study, it is aimed to gather oral, written and visual data deal with Aksaray Malaklisi, to reveal the intangible cultural heritage and those contribute to science. Materials and Methods: In this survey, it was used to interview technique with interviewees. Interviews were conducted with 50 dog breeders and owners. It was asked 54 questions under the six chapters to resource person. Results: Obtained some data related breed features of Aksaray Malaklisi, shelter, care and nutrition, reproduction and obstetric information, and folk beliefs. According to the post color, Aksaray Malaklisi called as "boz karabas", "ala malakli", "capar malakli", "sari malakli"; also it is classified as "kamci kuyruk", "L kuyruk" and "kivrik kuyruk". Conclusions: Consequently, we believe that obtained folkloric information which can contribute to Turkish culture inventory will help to protect the generation and closely recognition of Aksaray Malakli shepherd dogs.  a1309-6958