In researching an ideal guardian for my farm, I discovered the magnificent Kangal Dog. The Kangal Dog has routes back to the 12 th century where shepherds in Turkey bred the giant dog to protect their ...

SIVAS, Turkey -- For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey's central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of pride ...

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 can ...

A large white sheep dog from the cold mountains of Anatolia is a national symbol in Turkey. The Kangal is considered such an important cultural heritage that the Turkish government funds efforts to ...

According to The Kennel Club, the Turkish Kangal is an active, dominant breed, typically used as a guarding dog for sheep and livestock. Isidora knew she wanted a large, protective dog as her first ...