Kangal Dog Information

Due to centuries of selective breed, many of the livestock guardian dogs have great head size and jaw strength which is needed to take on the wolves, bears and snow leopards.

The Kangal Dog tends to bark less than the other livestock guarding breeds which may be an indication of their Mastiff influence.

The Kangal Dog was unknown by non Turkish people until the late 1970's when the breed was first documented and described in English by David Nelson.

Kangal Dog's are calm, independent and protective. Towards strangers, they may be aloof however with their family the are very loving. With visitors that he knows, he is friendly and also especially fond of children. The independent nature of the Kangal Dog tends to make them unsuitable for novice owners since training can be a difficult chore.

These are large dogs, males standing at 32 inches tall and weighing 120 to 150 pounds, females generally smaller. They are heavily built and can chase at speeds up to 30 miles per hour.

The color and coat texture of a Kangal Dog are the most visible traits that distinguish them from the Akbash Dog and Anatolian Shepherd.Their coats are short, double layered with a dense undercoat and coarse outer coat. All Kangal Dogs have a black facial mask, black ears or shaded ears.