Kangal Dog

The Kangal hails from Central Anatolia in Turkey and is classified as a Molosser type – part of a vast family that includes breeds such as English Mastiff, Rottweiler, and Boxer. Thousands of years ago these molossers were used by ancient civilizations for many purposes like herding livestock and guarding people’s properties; they even accompanied their tribes on their migrations through Europe! It’s believed that this breed was bred with local Turkish dogs to create the forebears of today’s modern Kangals.

With the Kangal and Anatolian Shepherd sharing a plethora of traits, some have mistaken them for one another. In 2013, the UK Kennel Club acknowledged that they are separate breeds; however, Australia has gone in the opposite direction by removing Kangals from their registry and placing both these native Turkish pups under “Anatolian Shepherds”.

The Kangal is an ideal guardian, protecting herds of sheep in the rocky hills that encompass its native country. A formidable presence against predators such as wolves and bears, it excels at providing a safe haven for flocks while they feed. Working alone or with another depending on the size of the flock, this breed enjoys taking up posts that offer panoramic views of their livestock to ensure all remains untouched – earning them recognition and respect from those whom they protect.

When the Kangal spots a potential predator, it emits its signature howl and directs the sheep to congregate behind it before engaging with danger directly. Many predators soon retreat when faced by several dogs standing together; however, this particular breed is bred for this purpose – some strains even trained to withstand an encounter against wolves!

The Kangal Shepherd Dog’s coat is a beautiful, brown or fawn color with occasional black markings. With its short-to-medium length and thick fur, it looks stunning but requires some upkeep to ensure that your house remains hairball free! While daily brushing isn’t necessary, twice weekly sessions are best for preventing excessive shedding – you also won’t need to worry about washing the coat as often since this breed was made for life on the mountainside!

Knowing that its role as a guardian requires a gentle and patient disposition, the Kangal is naturally calm and even-tempered. This makes it an ideal companion for children or other pets; however, owners must understand that with such large size comes great power – and strength of will! It is important to remember not to be too lenient when training this powerful breed in order to get the best results from your Kangal.

The Kangal is an incredibly content canine even when given the chance to only move minimally; however, it will be a far healthier and more joyous pup if allowed to stroll for a few hours each day. It doesn’t require strenuous exercise but would benefit from going on leads walks instead. To fulfill its instinctive safeguard of its flock and meadows, this breed needs access to expansive outdoor spaces in order to patrol at ease. Their tranquil attitude makes them simple housemates too!

Training a breed such as this requires an individual with tremendous patience, since these dogs can be quite stubborn. Short sessions throughout the day are best for developing their obedience; even if your pup is interested in learning, it won’t last much longer than five minutes! Socializing from a young age is essential to ensure that they don’t become too territorial or aggressive.