Anatolian Shepherd
Turkey · 28–32 in tall · 88–143 lb · ~10–13 yr · short smooth coat
Next to the average dog it is independent, reserved, strong-willed, and protective. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds moderately.
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Trait profile
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About the breed
The Kangal Shepherd Dog or Turkish Kangal (Turkish: Kangal Çoban Köpeği) is a traditional Turkish breed of large livestock guardian dog. 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. The coat colour varies from pale fawn to wolf grey, always with a black mask. It is a traditional flock guardian dog, kept with flocks of sheep to fend off wolves and other predators.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
