Origin : TURKEY
Kangals are known for being big and heavy dogs with a typical height of 27 to 33 inches and an average weight of 90 to 145 pounds
Standard
Weight: Female: 40–50 kg, Male: 48–60 kg
Height: Female: 63–75 cm, Male: 70–80 cm
Temperament: Alert, Sensitive, Protective, Independent, Calm, Self-Controlled
Colors: Dun, Light Golden, Wolf-Sable, Fawn, Grey
Temperament: Protective, Self-Controlled, Alert, Sensitive, Independent, Calm
Group: Working Dog Group
Kangal Shepherds are one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, with a history dating back over 6,000 years.
Despite very similar appearances, the Kangal Shepherd and Anatolian Shepherd are two distinct but related breeds with differences in size, speed, and coat characteristics.
Kangals are also typically larger and faster than Anatolian shepherds. Additionally, the Kangal is expected to live on average 12 to 15 years, whereas the Anatolian shepherd only lives about 10 to 13 years, according to A-Z Animals, an online encyclopedic resource for animals.
Kangal Dogs have been described as a natural Mastiff – without extreme
head size, dewlaps, loose lips, head wrinkles, and large bulk. When alert, the tail is carried in a
curl over the back, although it may be carried low at other times.
The Kangal dog has been the pride of Turkey for centuries and is even recognized as the country’s national dog
