Anatolian Shepherd - Kangal Dog Video

Anatolian Shepherd and Kangal – is it the same breed? The Australian Kennel Council says “no”, and the British Kennel Club says “yes”. The American Kennel Club shows them both under the name Anatolian Shepherd.

In any case, these are wonderful dogs that are becoming more familiar and more popular in America.

MrNotebookguy, the Kangal owner, says:  Here are some firsthand experiences and some knowledge about this dog for whoever wants to own one:

The Anatolian Sheppard a.k.a Sivas Kangal in Turkey. 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. Therefore people in Turkey refer to it as Kangal. They breed the champion and the purest Anatolian shepherds in Kangal town.

1. Anatolian Shepherd/Kangal is not an intelligent dog. You will never be able to teach tricks to it. You will never be able to walk your dog instead the dog will make you walk and most of the time run behind it.
2. This dog is certainly not bred for playing catch. It is not even bred for herding a flock it mainly protects the flock. A regular shepherd dog brings the flock to the barn and safety when danger occurs. Kangal directly attacks the danger. Those are specific breeds and are referred to as Wolf Strangler or Bear Strangler. It also herds nearly as efficiently as other shepherd dog breeds.
3. It will not be your guard dog. Because Anatolian Shepherds/ Kangals mostly decide what the danger is and the time to act. So while your Kangal is in relax mode no matter what you do you won't be able to make it attack someone. When it is in alert mode you won't be able to make it calm. But when living in a confined space Anatolian Sheppard is always protecting its territory against every stranger.
4. Generally good with children recognize the family as its flock and behave very well mannered around them. Especially if a Kangal is grown in a family since puppy ages. Family and the Kangal are nearly inseparable. Not being with it might cause psychological trauma to the dog. When it loves someone it truly does. Can even stop eating for days when abandoned by its family.

Do I recommend Anatolian Shepherd? Hell no, get a German Sheppard instead or a Belgian Malinois!

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Some of Your Comments:

Lugnos Dee: This video doesn’t reflect much of the greatness of this dog. He is a shepherd that can think for himself strategically when guarding and leading herds, he has the courage and strength to kill wolves with his bear teeth. In Africa, there is a national park where they lead lions, YES LIONS.

Aykut Çağlar: Anatolian shepherd is false. Because in Turkey, The Anatolian shepherd dog is no such kind. This name identifies three kinds.

1. Akbaş - this kind is aggressive and fast. This kind is used for personal protection.
2. Malakli - this kind is bigger than others and very aggressive. This kind is used for protecting property.
3. Kangal - this kind is calm to people. But this kind is very aggressive to wolves, bears, cheetahs, etc. This type is used for herding and herd protection.

These dogs are insensitive to pain. Therefore, these dogs are fearless. These dogs don't hesitate to die for their owners or their missions.

The dog in this video is Kangal.

Lucas Sinclair:  Kangal is the Turkish name for this dog

Joelyn Montour:  These dogs have the strongest bite force of any dog.

까마귀사막 : There is a reason that it is called the Anatolian Shepherd and not the Turkish Kangal.  TURKEY HAS ONLY BEEN A COUNTRY SINCE THE 1920s.  However, the ANATOLIAN Shepherd has lived in the region formerly known as Anatolia for thousands of years.  The region has been occupied by Gallic tribes, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Mongols, and finally the freaking Turks.  Next time read the history that you are all supposedly so proud of.

jiwon hong: If you come to Turkey, they are literally everywhere in the streets.

Guy Says: The Kangal has got to be one of the most overhyped breeds with the main gimmick simply being its size. People need to understand that bigger does not mean better. Take the American Pit-bull for example, which is the toughest and greatest gladiator, athlete, and working dog ever. It was bred and is used to take on and control large animals like bulls, bears, and wild boar.  Despite being the toughest, strongest pound-for-pound, and most versatile dogs, American Pit bulls don't get larger than 80 pounds.

The Kangal breed can't hold a candle to the American pit bull breed overall.

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Koray: Kangals can even take care of a child. Very protective. I had one in my apartment and you can see even he is really crying which makes him so special. This video does not reflect Kangals truly. I think they are the best dogs in this world.

Walid Abbas: I have seen one in person in Houston. The guy said he takes his dog on 3 3-mile walk every day. And the dog doesn't even feel it. So if u live in the city. Don't buy it. They need a lot of space.