Kangal Dog
INTRODUCTION
Kangal Dogs are Alert, Independent, and Protective dogs they are from the working groups. Because of their size they are not suitable for apartment living and also are great watchdogs and herding dogs also they need socializing and obedience training from early age Kangal Dogs are Purebred dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Sensitive, Self-Controlled, Alert, Independent, Protective, Calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Type: Working. Group: Pastoral
SOCIAL UNIT : Individuals or families
LOCATIONS : Sivas
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- This dog has been selectively bred over hundreds of years primarily as a Turkish shepherd
2- While the Kangal Shepherd Dog is often referred to as a sheep dog, it is not a herding dog, but rather a flock guardian that lives with the flock of sheep to actively fend off predators of all sizes, and then hunt them down
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Kangal Shepherd Dog Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Dun, Wolf-Sable, Fawn, Light Golden, Grey
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
11 = 13 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Female: 63 - 75 cm
Male: 70 - 80 cm -
TAIL
The tail, which is set at the end of the croup is uncut, thick at the base, and tapering to the tip. The hair is slightly fuller on the tail than on the body. When the dog is in repose, the rather long tail reaches at least to the hock. When the dog is alert, the tail is carried in a curl over the back
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WEIGHT
Female: 40 - 50 kg
Male: 48 - 60 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : One or two times a year
Gestation period: The average gestation period was 60.8 days -
LITTER SIZE
It had been reported that average litter size of Kangal dogs was 6.20 puppies with a range of 1 - 12
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LOOK A LIKE
German shepherds
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Late 1960
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ORIGIN
Sivas City in Turkey
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They may be aloof towards strangers, but a well-socialized Kangal Dog is friendly with visitors and especially children. They must never be shy or vicious
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
