This Anatolian Guard Dog Protects Both Livestock & Predators | Smithsonian Channel

Captain is an Anatolian guard dog responsible not only for protecting his master’s herd of goats. He’s also indirectly causing fewer cheetah deaths by deterring them from even considering an attack.

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[citizen-abc-]

The Turkish Kangal - one of the best dogs in the world; powerful, intelligent and protective of its "family."

[MrSang-pydd]

Shepherd dogs remind me of how much human civilization owes these amazing animals.

[doctyler]

What a great way to save Cheeta's and help the farmers at the same time! It's Brilliant 😁

[reginafontenot]

This makes me happy. I am happy for the darmer and the cheetas.

[sharonstanley]

Beautiful dog. Thanks for sharing this information.

[Pumpkintiti]

That's amazing. Maybe get 1 or 2 more like him

[derkonig]

This type of dog is mainly based on Turkey Sivas. As of its name Sivas Kangalı.

[jasminerosebellydancer]

It's 3am and I'm in a camp site in the cederberg mountains and thier is a stray Anatolian Shepard dog outside my cabin barking and howling plaintively I feel very sorry fir this dog! It belonged to a farmer in the area who sold thier farm and now the dog has no fixed home so I'm lookimg up al about this types of dog as I've never even seen one. I'm hoping for a happy outcome for this dog

[johngammon]

The best dog in the world. This gave me a much deeper understanding of the mighty kangal.

[craydenrosario]

I have an Anatonian Shepherd: Shadow. He's loving, caring and very energetic.

[karenlightfoot-betts]

We love our Anatolian/Akbash! They are great girls!!

[LisaCarso]

Captain is looking a bit too thin. Laurie Marker please help this farmer feed his dog.

[AzlianaLyana]

Anatolian...Yes, they're one of the best herding dogs👍😁

[GamzeMutfakta]

''Turkish Sivas Kangal'' is the name!

[AmsterdamHeavy]

Not a dog for people who dont know dogs. American mastiffs are english mastiffs crossed with the Anatolian; better genetics, dry mouth, but more independent and unpredictable around strangers. Requires an experienced owner with a firm hand, or these dogs can run the show.

[ZenMountain]

Yes, beautiful, but don't forget to feed it.

[dynadyna]

Sivas Kangal best dog in the world🇹🇷❤️

[troutbumandsam]

a great idea that's been working in Europe for centuries....just don't forget to feed him, looks a little bit skinny

[Brahmdagh]

Also get a female, and two neutered males for an ultimate power pack.

[vaughnlowkey]

Great but Gees...can you feed the poor animal...