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

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 ...

Kangal shepherds Callie, left, and Zahara show affection to rottweiler Reco while their owners Jan, left, and Benny Hileman watch Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. The 5-month-old Kangals are guard dogs ...

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.

1. Turkish Kangal His first pick was the Turkish Kangal. Originally from the Turkish province of Sivas, these dogs were originally bred to defend livestock against predators like wolves ...

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 ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. 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 ...