Apr 01, 2008 kurdish shepherd dog kangal against english mastiff dog fight attack american pitbull terrier german shepherd dog k9 rottweiler irish setter boxer doberman husky akbas karabas sivas kurdistan. The anatolian shepherd dog was treated as a separate breed by many canine registries, but this is now generally treated as part of the same breed population and the turkish kennel club has. Kangal dog info, varieties, care, training, pictures. Kurdish kangal dogs kurdistan, 73000 beytussebap, sirnak, turkey rated 4. Kangal dog care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training all included. Typically used as protection against wolves, bears, and jackals in its native turkey. Kangal is a powerful and large dog breed mostly known for its impressive size and strong body which is covered by a thick hair of different shades of gray. Originally the breed served people of anatolia for thousands of years and continues to be a popular dog breed in turkey. In fact, the kangal dog, the national dog of turkey, was tested by the turkish military.
These dogs are bred and then given to the farmers to use in protecting and guarding their livestock from cheetah attacks. Answer by robert rocky mountain it seems you are misinformed, uneducated and without a doubt from a limited gene pool yourself. Basic principals of kangal training by dogan kartay, 1. As a turkish, as a owner of kangal dog and a dairy goat farmer i know few things about kangal dogs. And one of the dogs does not let guys across the protected zone by dogs. I know that they are used to protect herds and they keep wolves, bears, etc away but they also are known to have a good temperment and to be gentile with children. The sivas kangal dog is a breed of domestic dog, and is the national breed of turkey. The kangal resents anyone who shows aggression to it or to its owners. The nelsons imported their first kangal dog to the united states in 1985.
When viewed from the side, the kangal has a very distinctive silhouette. The kangal dog is a large and powerful breed, often used in turkey to guard livestock against predators. Jun 07, 2015 kurdish kangal tries to attack pitbull but walton kian. This breed is considered one of the best guard dogs in the world. With their size, these dogs could definitely scare away wolves and other wild animals. Turkish kangal could be a very smart dog and a quick learner kangal dog personality, temperament and hd pictures the kangal dog is a large and powerful breed, often used in turkey to guard against predators. They may be aloof towards strangers, but a wellsocialized kangal dog is friendly with visitors and especially children. Kangal, which weigh between 120170 pounds 5578 kg fullgrown, was originally used as a livestock guardian dog. Distinguished by moderately large wide heads, drop ears, black masks, black velvety ears, and a curled tail, kangal dogs have slightly longer body than. She was born in my house, but raised on a big ranch in texas with lots of other dogs and various types of livestock. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Turkish shepherds bred the dog for over 800 years harnessing their.
Registered purebred kangal female, ofa good hips, 3. Jun 06, 2016 the kangal dog is calm, controlled, independent, powerful and protective. K9 police dog attacks trex dinosaur bite vs german shepherd rescue new epic viral video irl 2016 bts. Dog kangal attack amazing attacks dog a human youtube. The name is sivas kangal in turkey because the best of its kind comes from a town called kangal in the city of sivas in turkey. Kangal dog breed of large livestock guardian dog originating from the sivas province of turkey. Kurdish kangal tries to attack pitbull but walton kian. Apr 29, 2019 the kurdish kangal is a powerful guardian dog from turkey. Gonna just drop this here for people that have not one clue about dog fighting, i used to be apart of a dog forum that currently no longer exist, but before that ppl would post videos of fights professional and recreational, ive seen hundreds of.
I bought my kangal dog from a great breeder in georgia. I saw a kurdish kangal dog for the first time on the internet. Kangal coban kopegi, kangal shepherd dog, sivas kangal, turkish kangal. Kangal dogs prefer to intimidate predators but will take a physical stand and even attack if necessary. The kangal dog is a native turkish livestock guardian breed, and in turkey this historic breed goes by no other name. Anatolian shepherd kangal is not an intelligent dog. Kangal dogs not as a protection dog kangal dog club of america. There is no any record a child to be attacked by a.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The kurdish shepherd is the purest, and the ancestor of kangal, the kangal was bred by turks through mixin. The reality is that the breed has developed over hundreds of years as a livestock guardian dog. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Wolffighting dog on the loose in london after almost. A properly proportioned kangal dog is slightly longer measured from prosternum to point of buttocks than tall measured from the withers to the. Jan 18, 2016 which is stronger kurdish kangal or rottweiler. His mother lokum from legendary kangal breed onura kanli. The kangal shepherd dog is a breed of large livestock guardian dog in sivas, turkey. Why a kangal dog is the perfect dog to protect your farm.
Kangal is a town and a district of sivas province in turkey kangal may also refer to. Kangal dog attack gray wolf kurdistan kurdish kangal fighter wolf hunter. Which would win a kangal or a pit bull in a dog fight. They breed the champion and the purest anatolian shepherds in kangal town. Pdf turkish kangal karabash shepherd dog in english. The reason of this may be the training level of dog, or the person. Now you can imagine how the kangals bite force 743 psi can match that of the wolves. Turkish dog kangal protects the cheetah from extinction. Kangal harinath 18331896, bengali journalist, poet and baul singer. This dog is easily recognized by its massive head, dark muzzle and curled tail which is carried up and over the back. A childhood in kurdistan by hiner saleem, a thousand sighs, a thousand revolts. A welltrained kangal shepherd dog is sensitive and alert to changing.
Sivas is a kurdish city and kurds have lived in those land for thousands of years turks only xame 500 years ago kangal dog has been used by kurds in kurdistan to protect live stock from wolves and mountain lions for thousands of years turks are the biggest lying terrorists that take the credit for everything trust me kangal is a kurdish dog. Prior to training a kangal or a turkish shepard dog, some certain points should be taken in to consideration. Kangal dog, a purebred dog with large, powerful body and heavy bones, is typically used as a flock guardian, actively protecting flocks of sheep from predators like bears, jackals, and wolves. Dec 04, 2009 why are kurdish kangal dogs illegal in the u. If someone talks to the kangal s owner in a threatening tone of voice, then the dog listens and watches very carefully. Visit this page and learn what makes the boz shepherd the best choice for a variety of situations and environments. Dannielle morgan, 19, was attacked by a huge turkish kangal. He is used as a flock guard and lives a nomadic lifestyle, living outside in all weathers.
Kurdish kangal vs american pitbull terrier dog fight new yuksel7. Jul 06, 2018 the kangal dog is well known and very popular on the internet for being a fighting dog. His father pithon, from legendary lineage panther, from world renowned breeder mrs. The head is large and moderately wide with drop ears. Additional specific training sessions are necessary if it is desired that the kangal should attack or be stopped with specific commands.
Kangals are guardian dogs, they do not kill people or any animal if it was not necessary they kill wolves, or dogs in dog fights. The kangal first made its way to the us in 1985, through the efforts of david and judith nelson. It is registered in the usa by the united kennel club ukc, a respected registry for over 100 years, whose focus is on the total dog. The kangal dog is well known and very popular on the internet for being a fighting dog. Pdf on mar 1, 2007, orhan yilmaz and others published turkish kangal karabash. Kurdish kangal dog looks like a polar bear and a lion. The turkish boz shepherd is its own breed, separate from the kangal, anatolian shepherd, akbash, and other coban kopegi landrace breeds.
They tend to attack alone or in pairs, usually earlier in the day. The kangal is known to be a healthy breed thanks to the fact they have been carefully bred. A dog normally used to fight off wolves and bears in its native turkey is on the loose in croydon after savaging a teenage girl. The average life expectancy of a turkish kangal is between 12 and 15 years when properly cared for and fed an appropriate good quality diet to suit their ages. When crazy animals attack small dog with rabies tries to attack boys best funny animals 20141. I read something about this domestic dog breed, the turkish kangal, there was a kangal from sivas line that had a bite force of 743lbs. The kangal should be familiarized with stock and other household pets at an early age, it will then live happily and reliably with them. On the trail with turkeys wolffighting dogs outside online. Hogs dogs and quads trailer pig hunting pig dog wild boar action aussie atv hunting fishing trophy duration. Some of my colleagues claim that kangals are hard to train and i counterclaim this stating that if pupil cannot learn, that may be most likely the.
Anatolian shepherd dogs will be the information given in this book that they must read. I know that they are used to protect herds and they keep wolves, bears, etc away but they also are known to have a good temperament and to be gentle with children. See more ideas about kangal dog, dogs and dog breeds. All pages with titles containing kangal this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title kangal. Wolves have an average bite force of 400 psi while the largest of them can have a high 1200 psi. Known to be the horror of many livestock farmers in turkey, wolves have become this breeds ultimate enemy. However, in recent years, in europe and the us kangal owners have trained the kangal for. Jul 23, 2018 the kangal dog is a large and powerful ancient livestock guardian originally from the sivas region in turkey. The kurdish kangal is a powerful guardian dog from turkey. Everything you need to know about owning a turkish kangal. Ancient romans used dogs as messengers, and for the aim of attack. Kurdish kangal dog welcome to the world of puppies and dogs. This dog has been selectively bred over hundreds of years primarily as a turkish sheep guardian based on their size, strength, temperament and appearance. The kangal dog club of america kdca is the national ukc breed club for the kangal dog.
Common colors for this dog include pale grey and yellow. If the owner physically gets attacked then the kangal intervenes without a command. The kangal dog has the strength, the speed and the courage to intercept and confront threats to the flocks of sheep and goats that it guards in both turkey and the new world. A kangal dog with a lamb kangal dog, anatolian shepherd. Why would they have a kangal dog club in america and breeder referral listed, and being a breed club they are reputable breeders. The savage attack left her with injuries to her neck and she feared for her life. Tosun has dominant genes that passes on to his offsprings. And, even today, they pretty much have the same appearance, disposition, and behavior because of strict breeding standards. Is it true that the kangal dog breed has the strongest bite force out of all domestic dog breeds.
Kangal kopegi the cheetah acinonyx jubatus is a large feline family felidae, subfamily felinae inhabiting most of africa and parts of the middle east. Kurdish kangal dogs, often called kangals, are a livestock guardian breed that has grown in popularity among people who want companion dogs. The kangals rarely face the flock they are protecting. Because some idiots cant seperate between a kangal, and a kurdish shepherd, and i mean both kurds, and turks. Mar 21, 2017 because some idiots cant seperate between a kangal, and a kurdish shepherd, and i mean both kurds, and turks. The kangal dog is a large, powerful, heavyboned dog, whose size and proportions have developed naturally as a result of its continued use in turkey as a guardian against predators. Turkish kangals are similar to the anatolian shepherd, but today were breaking down the key facts and information. That includes researching and sourcing the best books and products to. Read our guides on this large breed to find out more about its care, health and training. International symposium of kangal dogs my thesis, which was approved by the science committee, my views and observations that i have been doing for the last 50 years may seem quite radical.
The kangal dog was first reported in european and north american canine literature by david and judith nelson, americans who studied the dogs while resident in turkey. Teenage girl feared for her life as she was savaged by huge turkish. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Answer by tulip cant find any information in the kangal dog being illegal in the us.