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Kangal Shepherd Dog
AdvancedTurkey's proud livestock guardian. Calm, courageous and deeply loyal, a giant watchdog.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
10〜24℃
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
Height 65-78cm / Weight 40-60kg
Diet
High-quality giant-breed dog food. Feed 2-3 smaller meals daily to reduce bloat risk.
About
The Kangal Shepherd Dog is Turkey's revered livestock guardian, believed to have arrived with nomadic Turkic peoples migrating from Central Asia, and named after the town of Kangal in Sivas province famed for its uniform, high-quality dogs. A molossoid giant with a black mask and dun coat matching the Akkaraman sheep it protects, it is calm, courageous without aggression, independent and intelligent. Loyal to its family yet wary of strangers on duty, it needs space, experienced handling and tolerance for heavy seasonal shedding.
Basic Info
Origin
Turkey
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
Height 65-78cm / Weight 40-60kg
Temperature
10〜24℃
Diet
High-quality giant-breed dog food. Feed 2-3 smaller meals daily to reduce bloat risk.
Care Guide
Temperament
Calm and courageous. Independent and intelligent. Loyal to its owner but wary of strangers.
Exercise
60+ min exercise daily. A large area to patrol is ideal.
Coat Care
Thick medium-length coat. Brush 1-2 times weekly, daily during shedding season.
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: JKC 犬種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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