National Treasure of Turkey |
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National Treasure of Turkey |
 Welcome
to the wonderful world of the Kangal Dog, Turkey's
beloved national breed. Kangal Dogs are native to the region in east-central
Turkey known as Sivas-Kangal, where they have been in use for centuries
as guardians of sheep and goats, and of the families who care for them.
There is probably no place else in the world where a native breed exists
in such numbers, with such remarkable uniformity, as the Kangal Dog. They
are truly a historical and cultural treasure.
 Picnic in the Turkish countryside. This enigmatic photo was taken by a friend of a friend around 1955, when they stopped for a roadside picnic, somewhere outside Ankara. These dogs just came up to see what was going on in their pasture. Apparently satisfied that this family was no threat, they politely laid down to be patted and fed. These dogs have the old-style heavy masking that gave rise to the name "Karabash" (black headed), a common name for Kangal Dogs. |
Guide to This Site
There is a great deal of information here
for those seriously investigating the breed.
Let us know what you think!
Quality Stud Dogs January
2007
Our Puppies
Sultan & Zeytin's puppies born in January 2006!
Check out Lule & Sasquatch's beautiful puppies!
Check out our
May, 2004 Litter from Chilek & Chomar!
Eulogy for Pasha... Our foundation import, and beloved friend. September
2004
The
Kangal Dog Festival 2001 in Kangal, Turkey!!
The
Kangal Dog Festival 2000 in Kangal, Turkey!!
The
Kangal Dog : an Indigenous Turkish breed
Turkey!
Where it all began...
A
Traveller's description of Kangal Dogs in 1917
Kangal
Dogs in the US
Affiliations:
KDCA and UKC
Rescue
& Rehoming
Kangal
Dogs in other countries
Australia,
England,
EuropeKangal
Dog Breed Standard
Showing
your Kangal Dog Kangal
Dog Breed Info
Health
& temperament
Before
you buy... Excellent and relevant tips from Kuvasz
breeder Gail Dash
Companions/Family
Guards Training tips and more
Livestock
Guardians (under construction)Published
Kangal Dog articles
What
Breed is That? The Turkish Kangal Dog
Showing
Your Kangal Dog
What
Do I Feed My Kangal Dog?
Kangal
Dog Temperament: Conceptions and Misconceptions
Stewardship
of Indigenous Working Breeds
Reflections
of a Kangal Dog Owner
Training
the Kangal Dog Puppy
Kangal or Anatolian? Are they the same
or different? Read on...
A
bibliography of Turkish and English-language
resources on the Kangal Dog
More Great Resources for Kangal
Dog Lovers
Lumpers
vs. Splitters FAQ -- answers
to all the common questions related to this debate. May
2000
ASD
Photo Gallery--pictures speak 1000 words!
May
2000
Street
Dogs or "Anatolians"?--Understanding Kangal Crosses in Turkey
April
2002
Letter
from Dr. Tekinsen,
Dean of Selcuk University
in which he makes an impassioned plea for the proper recognition of Turkish
breeds.
Turkish
views on Turkish Breeds: Symposium on Turkish Shepherd's Dogs, Selcuk,
Turkey, October 1996--Summary
Dr.
Phil Sponenberg: Livestock Guard Dogs: What is a Breed, and Why Does It
Matter? an excellent article
by Dr. Philip Sponenberg, D.V.M., respected rare livestock breed conservationist
The
Effects of Genetic Testing: Constructive or Destructive? by
Dr. Jerold S. Bell, D.V.M. who makes some important points about the benefits,
but also the dangers, of making breeding decisions based on genetic testing.PennHIP
vs. OFA --great article by Fred Lanting
Purebred
Dogs into the Twenty-First Century: Achieving Genetic Health for Our Dogs
by Jeffrey Bragg -- a wonderful
article about the origin of the dog, what constitutes a breed, and how
to breed responsibly for healthier dogs.
Links
to other sites related to Turkish dog breeds, including Turkish web sites
about Kangal Dogs Sivas
Regal Kangal Dogs
Our Dogs
Our
Philosophy
Contracts
and Guarantees
Photos of previous litters
Sivas
Regal PHOTO GALLERY
Sue's Resume
We hope you find our web site interesting and informative. We are continually building this site, and welcome your comments and suggestions on how we can make it better.
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Contact Sue Kocher at: skocher@mindspring.com