Kangal Shepherd dogs are large-sized dogs originally used to herd livestock in Turkey. Thanks to their strength and size, they helped shepherds safeguard their livestock from predators like wolves. Bred for work in the treacherous hills and vast plains of ancient Anatolia, or modern-day Turkey, and charged with protecting flocks of livestock, this is a breed that’s most content when given a job and allowed to do it. The Kangal Shepherd, also called the Turkish Kangal, is a large-to-giant-sized dog breed renowned for their exceptional guarding instincts and unwavering loyalty. The Kangal Shepherd Dog , also known simply as Kangal , is a large and powerful livestock guardian dog breed originating from the Sivas province of Turkey. This ancient breed has been traditionally used by Turkish shepherds to guard livestock, primarily sheep and goats, from predators such as wolves, bears, and jackals.
