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The Kangal Shepherd Dog (Turkish: Kangal Çoban Köpeği) is a traditional Turkish breed of large livestock guardian dog. [2] The breed name derives from that of the town and district of Kangal in Sivas Province, the easternmost province of the Central Anatolia Region in central Turkey.
This breed bears a strong genetic similarity to other aboriginal breeds of Livestock Guardian dogs from that region such as Georgian Shepherd (Nagazi), Kangal dog, and Akbash. [8] Russian biologists and scientists have studied the local dog population [9] since the 18th century.
Kangal shepherd. Kangal shepherd dog. Another breed hailing from Turkey, the Kangal shepherd can weigh up to 145 lbs. It is no wonder this large breed is used for protecting the farm. These dogs ...
Pages in category "Dog breeds originating in Turkey" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Kangal Shepherd Dog; Kars dog; R. Rize Koyun; T.
[1] [2] [3] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls. [2] [3] The dogs only obey commands from the master, and can be aggressive with other people. They typically do not tolerate working with other dogs of the same sex. [3] Their lifespan is 13–15 years. [3] [failed verification]
This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage".
The Kars Shepherd, Turkish: Kars Çoban Köpeği, is a Turkish breed of livestock guardian dog. It is one of three breeds of flock guardian dog in Turkey, the others being the Akbash and the Kangal .
The Akbash is a flock guardian dog, providing protection from predators to shepherds and to their sheep; it does not have any herding ability. [1]: 7 It is a large and powerful dog: [11]: 406 mean body weight is approximately 45 kg (99 lb), and mean height at the withers just over 75 cm (30 in).