Livestock guarding
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Dog
Kangal
Guardian / Livestock Guardian
Origin: Turkey
Life Span: 12–15 yrs
Size
Giant
Grooming
Medium
Drooling
Moderate
Quick Facts
Size
Giant
Height
Male: 72–78
Female: 65–73
Female: 65–73
Weight
Male: 48–60
Female: 40–50
Female: 40–50
Life Span
12–15 yrs
Coat
Short-to-medium dense double coat
Colours
Fawn, Wolf Sable, Black Mask
About the Breed
Calm, athletic and independent, the Kangal was developed for livestock protection and needs space and purposeful activity.
Care & Lifestyle
Grooming
MediumBrush 1–2× weekly; increase during shedding; routine bathing and nails
Exercise & Activity
60–90 min/day; morning & evening
Climate
Moderate to CoolRecommended: 8–25°C
Ideal Pet Parent
Experienced owners, large-property households