Known to have a bite stronger than a lion’s, the Kangal dog breed is a force to be reckoned with. Originally bred in Turkey to work as a livestock guardian, this protective and loyal guard dog ...

Editor’s note: The kangal (pronounced khan-ghahl) is a breed of large livestock guarding dog originating from the city of Sivas in central Turkey. The breed is not used for herding, but to ...

The Kangal is considered such an important cultural heritage that the Turkish government funds efforts to protect the breed. One of the myths about the big beast with the menacing bark is that it ...

Now her dogs are a mix of Akbash, Kangal and Anatolian, three massive, ancient breeds out of Turkey. All of them can be 100 pounds or more and have a bite pressure of 740 pounds per square inch.

The best herd-protecting dogs of the world -- Kangal, Aksaray Malaklisi, Anadolu bandog and Anadolu whitehead -- are all found in Turkey, according to a Turkish dog breeder. Akif Metin ...

The Turkish Kangal dog is a large, powerful breed of livestock guardian dog originating from the Sivas province of Turkey. Known for its loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature, the Kangal ...

ALLEN CANYON — A local couple recently upped their animal defense with a pair of Kangal shepherd puppies ... The rare guard dogs are native to Turkey. Not so much herding dogs, they’re more ...

She had some knowledge of the Anatolian Shepherd, or Kangal, decided to try the breed. Both Marriott and Cox looked for local breeders online, and that’s where Murat Öğüt comes in.

Discover all the information you need about the powerful and loyal Kangal dog breed, including temperament, care, history, and more.