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Lifestock Guardians in South Africa

“Howzit?  How are the cheetahs?” ask my new friends in Cape Town. “I’m going to Bray for a few days.”  “Where??”  When even a South African hasn’t heard of this place, I know I’m in for another adventure.  Bray is a frontier post located 200 meters from the border of […]

Filed Under: Around the World Tagged With: Anatolian Shepherd, Kangal dog, livestock guardians; Turkish Dogs

Guardian Dogs Relax Sheep- Study

Sheep tend to travel greater distances in the presence of a guardian dog, likely because they’re less concerned about predators, according to new research led by Idaho State University (ISU). Having well-trained guardian dogs (…)  protecting sheep and cattle from predators, may have more beneficial effects on the livestock than […]

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Guard Dog 101 by Janet Fahey

Large Guard Dog 101: Most of you are familiar with the Livestock Guardian Dog, whether you already own one, or know someone who does. The most common breeds now working on (…) farms are the Great Pyrenees, Maremma, Akbash, Anatolian Shepherd, as well a cross-breeds of those. There are many […]

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Livestock Guarding Dogs (LGD) by Dan & Paula Lane

As the “new kid” on the block, your LGD will need to be introduced to everything about its new home. A proper introduction will help ensure that your dog will become the guardian you want and need rather than a “problem child” demanding too much of your time and effort […]

Filed Under: Other Info Tagged With: goat protection, Kangal dog, LGD, livestock guardian, raising a livestock guardian, sheep protection, training a livestock guardian, training a puppy

Kangal Temperament

Kangal’s nature and personality are what most people love about the breed. They have a rock-solid, stable temperament. They are quiet and calm, devoted, controlled and trustworthy. They are brave and protective without undue aggression.  Temperament is of prime importance in Turkish villages: viciousness or aggression with people or livestock […]

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Turkish Ministry of Culture Speaks on Kangal Dogs

The Kangal Dog is found in the high rolling plains country of central Turkey. The approximate geographic center of the region is Sivas City. The Kangal Dog has historically been associated with the town of Kangal­a district town within Sivas Province. While much of the landscape is rolling plains, the […]

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A Letter by Onur Kanli: Kangal or Anatolian?

“Dear friends, My name is Onur Kanli. I am the chairman of the Turkish Shepherds’ Dogs Protection Society in Turkey and Turkish Kennel Club representative of the Turkish dogs. Our club is very new and we started registering all the dog breeds living in Turkey. We are in contact with […]

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Anesthetic Drugs & Your Kangal Dog

Anesthetic Drugs for Dogs There has been many reports on Kangal’s “sensitivity” to anesthetic drugs, which is the case with some other large or ‘giant breeds’. Kangal dogs seem to require less of the sedative (a smaller dose per unit of body weight) than other dogs. The reason for this […]

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