TURKISH KANGAL DOG - WOLF KILLER OR PET?

Anneka meets two guardians of the Kangal - Carl Westfield of Zoetrope Kangals and top UK Kangal Expert Sheila Reed and discusses absolutely EVERYTHING you should know about this breed.
Temperament, physicality, if they can kill a wolf and whether they are suitable as a pet or simply a working dog.

Presented By Anneka Svenska
Filmed by Dominic Houghton
Edited by Ellen Hope Cobb

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[orhanturkoglu]

When I was 7 years old in Turkey my dad had 250 sheep 🐑 and a female kangal one eye was blind one day 6 Street dogs tried to attack me she made circles around me when the first dog got close she grabbed the dog and shaked the dog and threw the dog the rest run away i will never forget that they she saved my life

[heartofchocolate]

My father was from Turkey.
He loved the Kangal. He had a Kangal growing up. He would talk about them with excitement. Hearing the stories of this dog it sounded like the neatest dog around. He could never find a breeder. My Dad passed away. Today this popped up in my recommended. I felt like I got a hug from My Dad. He would have loved to watch this. Thanks for this video.

[leuvenlife]

I had a Kangal. Or, He had me. I lived in the south of france. He just walked in to my house one day, and stayed. He had escaped from being kept on a rope by a hunter, who was unhappy with him as he wasn't a good hunters dog. They are really useless hunters dogs, because they will not stay back. They see a threat, they deal with it. He was skinny, his tail was bald and broken. After 6 months he was the most beautiful example I ever saw. He could love like no other dog I had ever had. He would climb on to my lap if I was on the sofa, or walk on to my bed and just collapse on me with a big sigh. I have had many dogs in my life, but Radja, my Kangal was the most wonderful experience I ever had.

[yagmurs]

As a Turkish, I am amazed by Sheila's comprehension of Kangal's. It is heartwarming. Kangals are indeed exceptional dogs. The area they come from is a small town called Kangal in a city called Sivas. Which has a freezing weather in the winter. And the people in that city, in the villages are immensely proud of them. They symbolize the hardship and the community aspect of those hardworking people.

[a.s.e]

My grandad has a farm in Bursa, Turkey. It was a good 30 minute walk from the closest village but when we were little and wanted snacks and stuff we would walk to it. I remember one time me and my two cousins were heading back from the village late so it was pretty dark. Just when we left the outskirts of the village we started getting surrounded by 3 or 4 street dogs who wanted what was in our bags and seen we were small so thought it was easy pickings. Out of nowhere my grandad's kangal Rambo started chasing them all away then immediately ran back up and inspected us one by one. He must have followed us from the farm to the village in the morning when we left and waited for us to leave the village all day. Cried my eyes out when he passed.

[donnanhuggler]

I had one.
His name was Coraggio.
He lived 13 years.
He was a sweet soul.
Very well composed, and sure.
He could’ve handled any breed or species K-9 easily.
His growl was a low, lion like sound.
He scared the piss out of most dogs, and strangers.
We bonded quite well.
I held his paw on his last breath.
I miss the guy.
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[tomrishak]

My mother used to live in a small village before she got married, they had a kangal .After she got married she visited her family after a long time .Their kangal didnot recognize her and bit her, it understood its fault and they said it cried for days with shame and didnt look to my mother's face .Kangals are very clever and emotional animals.

[nbrekan]

Just purchased my first kangal. All my life I have had labs. Was nervous at first for the new addition, but he has not let us down yet. Extremely smart, very gentle and loves my children. Always is watching to see and know where the kids are! My new favorite breed, only loves to sleep with my wife as much as I do.

[damiendough]

They dont just protect sheep, they will also protect your family to the death. These dogs are extremely loyal and friendly.

[michaelrash]

I had a Kangal. His name was Buddy and he was the most loving dog I've ever had to people. At the time I lived on 10 acres and he ran free inside and out. It was certainly his territory but he never ran away. He was not always great with other dogs, it sometimes took time to get comfortable with a new dog. He lived about 13 years.

[henriqueb]

Wolves: **Killing lil dogs and cats**

Turkish Kangal Dog: *I’mma end this man’s whole career, check me out*

[fandacy]

My neighbor had a kangal in Ankara, Turkiye. When I was at his house gate the first time, he said to his dog pointing me "friend" once, and the dog returned to his kennel. Never barked even once. Then one day he pointed a street cat with his finger and said "friend". Later, I saw that cat feeding from the dog's plate while it was watching calmly half a meter away...

[yagmurbaser]

Hayatımda ilk defa adı Dave olan Sivas kangal görüyorum..

[jeffhinton]

I have never loved a dog more in my life than my beautiful Anatolian (Kangle), Gabby. She faithfully guarded my livestock, and more importantly my children. She would never allow a predator, any predator, near my home. I miss her, desparately! Thank you Gabby!!!

[kenscrackofdoom]

He put his paws on her shoulders and looked into her soul. Dogs are such beautiful beings.

[bugraplacebo]

This dog has protection in his genes. I live in Erzurum, Türkiye. Everyone keeps kangal to protect sheep and cows in the mountains. There are many wolves and bears. Let me tell you a story. The kangal dog, which had been searched for missing for 2 days, stayed with the sheep that had given birth on the mountain to protect it. Two days later, the sheep and kangal were found in very healthy condition. It was also in the news. Kangal never leaves anyone from the herd behind.

[tcjohnson]

I have two here on my land in Texas. Brothers from the same litter. Six years old now. Best two animals I have ever had.

[naphaneal]

I remember a situation, when I was 8yro. My family and me were on vacation in the Marmara region. One evening we were walking back to the hotel, when I spotted a group of street dogs, one of them being a very large Kangal. He walked up to us and accompanied us back to the hotel. While my mom was scared out of her mind, I never felt any safer like I felt in this peticular situation.

[omerbayram]

Helal Olsun ülkemizi arda turandan daha iyi temsil ediyorlar

[fergunn]

i remember when i was a child, my grandad's kangal has fought off a bear one night. I was around 6 or 7, we were visiting grandparents farm house during summer. My granddad had this huge apple orchard with some pear trees in it just next to the house. During early night time when we were playing hide and seek around the house with our cousins and other children, i heard something in the trees. I got close to see if any of the kids hiding there, first i couldnt see what it was because of the darkness. when the moment i realised something huge was in between the trees shaking them, our kangal ran passed me with an amazing speed and charged to the bear. It was like an instant, and bear was 30-40 meters away from me. My dad, uncle and grandpa came running when they heard the dog barking. Dog fought with the bear and bear ran off eventually. He was badly injured from the encounter, but my grandad took care of him and he survived. He became a hero for me after that. Rest in peace Çomar, i miss grandpa and you dearly.