A Summary of a Study on Genetic distnictness of a Kangal Dog: “Kangal dogs are the most popular dogs of Turkey due to their strength, intelligence, loyalty, endurance to extreme temperatures and their lack of predatory behavior towards livestock. In this study to provide genetic information about the distinctness of […]
Livestock Guarding Dogs (Ba Kiwanuka)
Livestock guarding dogs and livestock herding dogs both fall under the umbrella category of sheepdogs, but it is important to understand that these are two very different dog breeds. Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) were developed and bred to protect livestock from predators such as: wolves, jackals, coyotes, baboons, leopards, bears […]
Anatolian Shepherd & Kangal Dog
“DOGS OF TURKEY: Anatolian Shepherd (Anadolu Coban Kopegi): The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a remarkable shepherd’s guard dog of ancient lineage. It is a large, formidable working dog with a self-sufficient temperament. Such dogs are found throughout the Anatolian Plateau of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye). Historically since Babylonian times there was […]
Dog Fighting
The most disturbing abuse of this breed is its use in organized dog fighting in Turkey. As everyone knows, this is a sport that has continued throughout many centuries, not only in developing countries but in so-called civilized society, including Britain. It persists particularly in Eastern European and Asian countries, […]
Protective Nature
Kangal Dog does not only project a powerful image, but it does reliably guard against predators such as bears, lynxes, cheetah, wolves, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, even birds. Years ago, without the dogs, some of the Turkish farmers had no other option but to kill wolves and destroy wolves’ nests to […]
Spike Collars
Turkish Spike Collars are also called ‘Wolf Collars’. They are designed to protect dogs from wolves, fitted with elongated spikes to stop predators from directly attacking dogs on the neck. In most parts of the world, these collars are no longer being used, however, they can be still found in […]
Kangal Dog- A Word of Caution
The Kangal dog may not be an ideal choice for a novice and/or uneducated owner. They are an independent breed with a headstrong nature. Extra vigilance is required when the dogs are brought into urban settings. Experience has shown that some of them eventually get abandoned due to their size […]
Breed Description
Appearance: Adult males are: 30-32 inches (75-80 cm) high at the shoulders; weigh 120-145 lb (up to 65 kg) Females are usually smaller in both weight and build Puppies weigh nearly 2 lb (900 g) at birth, and by about seven weeks they are likely to reach 20-22 lb (up […]