National Treasure of Turkey
|
New info and photos are always being
added.
BOOKMARK this page, and check back again
often!
 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.
 This
female shows the calm devotion of a Kangal Dog bonded to her flock.
Intelligent enough to have decided that we were probably
not a threat, she nevertheless maintains her position between the intruders
and "her" sheep, one eye on them, the other on us. |
Guide to This Site
This site was built primarily in late 1998.
Recent
modifications are noted below.
There is a great deal of information here
for those seriously investigating the breed.
Let us know what you think!
The
Kangal Dog Festival 2001 in Kangal, Turkey!!
Sept. 2001
The
Kangal Dog Festival 2000 in Kangal, Turkey!!
Sept. 2001
The
Kangal Dog : an Indigenous Turkish breed
Turkey!
Where it all began...
A
Traveller's description of Kangal Dogs in 1917
May
2002
Kangal
Dogs in the US
Affiliations:
KDCA and UKC
Rescue
& Rehoming
Kangal
Dogs in other countries
Australia,
England,
Europe
Kangal
Dog Breed Standard
Showing
your Kangal Dog Sept.
2001
Kangal
Dog Breed Info
Health
& temperament Feb.
2000
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 articlesFeb. 2000
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
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 TurkeyApril
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.
More Great Resources for Kangal
Dog Lovers
PennHIP
vs. OFA --great article by Fred Lanting
Nov.
1999
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 April 2000
Sivas
Regal Kangal Dogs
Our Dogs
Our
Philosophy
Contracts
and Guarantees
Sivas
Regal PHOTO GALLERY
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.
Updated 23 September 2001. All material on this web site is copyrighted.
Please do not copy or distribute any portion of this material without
written permission from the author.
Contact Sue Kocher at: skocher@mindspring.com
