TURKISH KANGAL DOG - WOLF KILLER OR PET?

[@orhanturkoglu1982]

When I was 7 years old in Turkey my dad had 250 sheep 🐑 and a female kangal one eye was blind one day 6 Street dogs tried to attack me she made circles around me when the first dog got close she grabbed the dog and shaked the dog and threw the dog the rest run away i will never forget that they she saved my life

[@GenosGlory]

Thats a great story. Dogs are very loyal.

[@n5freestyle100]

orhan Turkoğlu what type of kangal can get bigger?

[@gandalftheblack3464]

@@n5freestyle100 kangal is just a breed. But they have color differences most. Almost all of they same but The grey Ones more bigger than others

[@n5freestyle100]

Gandalf the Black ok

[@mahmutylmaz1493]

@@n5freestyle100 all kangals are same sıze perhaps 5 or 8 cm wıll different but ıf you want to bıgger other turkısh kınd of the dog malaklı

[@leuvenlife]

I had a Kangal. Or, He had me. I lived in the south of france. He just walked in to my house one day, and stayed. He had escaped from being kept on a rope by a hunter, who was unhappy with him as he wasn't a good hunters dog. They are really useless hunters dogs, because they will not stay back. They see a threat, they deal with it. He was skinny, his tail was bald and broken. After 6 months he was the most beautiful example I ever saw. He could love like no other dog I had ever had. He would climb on to my lap if I was on the sofa, or walk on to my bed and just collapse on me with a big sigh. I have had many dogs in my life, but Radja, my Kangal was the most wonderful experience I ever had.

[@zageous]

damn

[@charlieaydin1377]

This made me cry bro.

[@rogue7723]

That sounds like a Pixar short 🙂

[@CemPozam]

From what you describe, it sounds like another species... and you are just embarrassing yourself.

[@guvenpekcetin8478]

It’s a watchdog, not a hunter

[@yagmurs7113]

As a Turkish, I am amazed by Sheila's comprehension of Kangal's. It is heartwarming. Kangals are indeed exceptional dogs. The area they come from is a small town called Kangal in a city called Sivas. Which has a freezing weather in the winter. And the people in that city, in the villages are immensely proud of them. They symbolize the hardship and the community aspect of those hardworking people.

[@Fenerbahceli-uk5ud]

Aynen Yağmur.as Turk from Holland very Proud of them

[@bugraplacebo8326]

This dog has protection in his genes. I live in Erzurum, Türkiye. Everyone keeps kangal to protect sheep and cows in the mountains. There are many wolves and bears. Let me tell you a story. The kangal dog, which had been searched for missing for 2 days, stayed with the sheep that had given birth on the mountain to protect it. Two days later, the sheep and kangal were found in very healthy condition. It was also in the news. Kangal never leaves anyone from the herd behind.

[@michaelrash1478]

I had a Kangal. His name was Buddy and he was the most loving dog I've ever had to people. At the time I lived on 10 acres and he ran free inside and out. It was certainly his territory but he never ran away. He was not always great with other dogs, it sometimes took time to get comfortable with a new dog. He lived about 13 years.

[@yousafdiff]

Aww, what country?

[@jacoblimon5920]

my kangals are very nice and loving, but are super territorial when it comes to food and our rooms or beds. The girl will not let the boy kangal anywhere near me if she is next to me or even family.

[@dmitri9042]

My uncle had a Kangal. Very beautiful and loving dog. I always loved playing with him and enjoyed his company. Sad he had to pass away.

[@bobbyyyy312]

no one cares

[@dmitri9042]

Amirul Islam no ones care what u think either

[@yagmurbaser5597]

Hayatımda ilk defa adı Dave olan Sivas kangal görüyorum..

[@ercanbilgic85]

bende soyadı başer olan birini

[@emre3575]

@@ercanbilgic85 Bende soyadına bu kadar çekmemiş bir yorum yapanı görüyorum

[@kurtubakurtuba4907]

@@emre3575 bende boş yere laf sokmaya çalışan birini

[@emre3575]

@@kurtubakurtuba4907 Kendi yorumlarını okusaydın keşke bana gerek kalmazdı

[@cankarakaya7594]

Sanki biz hep Türk ismi koyuyoz yaa.benimkinin ismi Alex 😊😊

[@henrique2b]

Wolves: **Killing lil dogs and cats** Turkish Kangal Dog: *I’mma end this man’s whole career, check me out*

[@torcha8]

Wolves*

[@Jipjert]

@@torcha8 Wolves*

[@henrique2b]

Roblox Oof

[@corruptly3795]

*Bring in the leopards* Nice one though LOL.

[@blits1066]

Grey wolves: you sure about that?

[@fandacy]

My neighbor had a kangal in Ankara, Turkiye. When I was at his house gate the first time, he said to his dog pointing me "friend" once, and the dog returned to his kennel. Never barked even once. Then one day he pointed a street cat with his finger and said "friend". Later, I saw that cat feeding from the dog's plate while it was watching calmly half a meter away...

[@twgoforfun]

Very well-trained!

[@kenscrackofdoom599]

He put his paws on her shoulders and looked into her soul. Dogs are such beautiful beings.

[@formeitwastuesday]

;_;

[@K0chouKanaee]

Better than Cats. Literally.

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

Last time I did that to a woman I got a restraining order :/

[@morganmiller2579]

@@crusaderofthelowlands3750 same man... Same

[@thelight2843]

She knows a lot about Kangals. When a Kangal is around you it does not have to put his pawns on your shoulder and look in to your eyes you will feel that Kangal is a very different type of being with extreme intelligence and personality. When you spend sometime with a Kangal you would understand what she is talking about. Kangals are different in a way that it is hard to describe you need to experience it yourself by spending some time with them. You would feel that they are almost like wise calm human beings with extreme intelligence.

[@hikmetmlts8228]

bunlar da bizim gurbetçi kangallar 😀😀

[@gmangman123]

hahaahah :)

[@onuraktas9397]

jskxnsdncisnf

[@Emilie_J]

Taha OKAN gayet orjinal gorunuyorlar!

[@ItsMrE.K.]

asimile olmuşlar aq ufaklar

[@miraclevehicles2455]

I am Who I am kardeşim görünüyor diyorsun bak sende ama değil ?

[@napoleonranch802]

I’ve had an Anatolian Shepherd for the past 10 years. She is the best dog I’ve ever owned. She has guarded domestic goats, exotic goats, deer & chickens. She’s retired now & guards me! She went from being out guarding livestock to living inside with me & my family. We live on a ranch but she doesn’t mind being a house dog either. ❤️

[@semihcam8907]

İngilterede: Dave Türkiyede: Karabaş

[@EfeYondu]

Eee?

[@EfeYondu]

Ozaman Ingilterede:jackson Turkiyede:semih :P

[@EfeYondu]

@@berkay2022 evet ?

[@ardaa391]

türkiyede karabas oldugunu nerden gordun? benim karabası gordunmu

[@Gelato_77]

Helal olsun

[@umityldz3240]

When I was in the army, there was an aggressive kangal dog who was locked up in a cage and never got out of there. I was saddened and one day.I took him for a walk, He never attacked children or anyone. When I brought him to the military zone, he did not want to enter. He stood on his two feet and tried to overthrow me, so he showed me strength, but I stood firm and did not fall. never bited me. He accepted that I was the strong one and returned to his cage with me. We had never met. He could have smashed me there if he wanted to. Kangal dogs are very smart dogs.

[@brunovieira2314]

Oh poor thing, I hope someone rescued it :(

[@bubsenseijebe2993]

You’re pretty brave. I had similar encounter with my grandmas Rottweiler, Buster. She Never let him out his cage and he seemed super aggressive. We let him out to hose him down for a bath and his demeanour changed into a little puppy.

[@TheSuperhoden]

I wouldve stolen it :x i hate dogs in cages. My own boerboel used to be in one till i found him. Everytime theres a commercial about dogs or other animals in cages that are being abused he goes mental. Im sure he's got a few traumas

[@doveflyer1636]

Mine bites!!

[@cianchim9034]

I would not want to force these dogs😂😂

[@chaalaayaan]

Love the older British lady. No one could have explained a kangal behavior better. She almost gave me tears

[@Stale_Mahoney]

what is saad is she is so true and because so many bad trained small dogs these dogs dont seem to have a place in dog parks anymore because they are seen as a threat to the tiny devil dogs..

[@aleesiawhiting8130]

Fantastic explanation of kangals, I have one a rescue dog,I figure people horrible things to this dg, I'm disabled and a former guide dog trainer,this dog has gotten amazing,protects me totally and the 40 acres also,great dog,have trained him with whistle tones response is amazing that's for your vidio.

[@azambresonia5056]

@ Caglayan Koc, thank you for your words, the same I have been thinking. She spocke for the dog. Both have same soul. Grüsse aus Hamburg/Deutschland

[@chaalaayaan]

@@aleesiawhiting8130people like you and the lady in the video needs to share more videos so that judgment about Kangals could slowly be broken down . Love your story

[@olivetree8163]

She did give me tears. 🥲

[@krawlorelore9992]

Wolf: There is no dog can defeat me! Kangal: I'm about to end this man's whole career

[@Fantadizzy]

ye 4 dogs against one wolf :)

[@hayallerhayatlar1062]

Martin Metodiev Wolves are always travel in flock. So they are just trying to run away when they see a Kangal. Then this dogs are starting to chase them in to the forest, just killing some of them to protect the village.

[@MrChocobit]

@@Fantadizzy Wolfs are never alone. U have no clue about wolfs and Kangals.

[@lofficer11]

you guys realize there are several species of wolves? there are some that are much larger. many of these wolves being killed are caught and baited to train their dogs.

[@anilaydemir2922]

Boom bam BAP bada BAP boom Poow

[@dmx504]

Never seen a better, interesting and touching documentation about the Turkish Kangal before. Thank you for all your work, and thanks to Sheila Reed.

[@FBFTheRagingWarrior]

Those are not Kangals from the first guy, those are Antolian Shepherds. There is a Difference between A Kangal a Boz a Malaki and Antolian Shepherd all diffrent dogs.

[@dmx504]

@@FBFTheRagingWarrior Yeah that's right but it's very difficult to keep apart the different "breeds". I think the real Kangal comes from Sivas, the Malakli and Boz from inner Anatolia.

[@FBFTheRagingWarrior]

@@dmx504 Yes that is correct. Kangal comes from the Sivas area. Malakis and Boz are inner Antolia. Boz is generally a better herding dog they are more aware I would say. Malakis are the largest ones with thick bone mastiff like lips. And Shivas Kangal Is a more lean big headed dog that is the best fighter. Only Kangal out of the 3 has the strong bite force.

[@Γρυπας-ω1ι]

I had one for 10 years I can’t describe with words .. the most amazing clever and loving dog I could have. I can’t believe even know how fantastic my Ektor was. I miss him so much .I will always missing him! Until I die

[@kodape1]

❤️❤️

[@tommyblackwell3760]

There was an alpaca ranch near where I lived in Montana that had a pair of Kangals to guard the alpacas. About a year before we moved there, the dogs killed a mountain lion that had come down to hunt. You would never know it from their behavior, so very calm and mellow.....but always watching.

[@tuckermoreland147]

i saw a huge mountain lion in the back of a pickup that was killed by a govt. hunter with a pack of dogs it weighed over 200 lbs. huge teeth, huge claws, and solid muscle. kangals must be fearsome guard dogs. i live in colorado and lots of sheep graze up in the mountains with herders in their wagons but most of them have great pyrenees

[@Lottomaxpuppies]

Looks like the final Pokémon evolution of a pug

[@aldnoah3857]

How dare you compare the mighty kangals with puny pugs! 😤😤 (But i get what you're trying to say)

[@clapys2504]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA ON POINT!!!

[@Tasikime]

Ahhahahaha

[@u3216]

Congratulations your pugamon has evlobed to a kanalmon

[@mets23q]

Those kangals will eat a pug for dessert

[@ramseddin5198]

şimdi sivas'da koyun gütmek vardı bakışı atmışsın reis, acın acımdır. 5:18

[@azatakay4811]

AghabcncnNeuana

[@ardaa391]

kopek koyun gudemezkı haha

[@oylecebirisi2408]

Sende sivaslısın galiba?

[@isadebruyne]

HAVSNAVKAHSMSHAJ

[@eneskoc2476]

reis yaktım be mdcklsnvklfsnv

[@codylucier4688]

Sheela really is an amazing soul. Something really calming about her. Loved hearing her speak about this breed

[@melp6583]

My uncle had a Kangal few years back, when she sees him she sounds like a chihuahua yet was a complete lion to strangers. Such protective animals

[@Burak-wi5qn]

Kangals are real noble knights :) Strong, balanced, calm, gentle and incredibely protective.

[@Lady.B0420]

My heart skipped a beat when he said your name. My daughters name was Annieka. She was taken from me a year and a half ago at the young age of 15. I haven't heard her name or anything like it for so long. Bitter sweet. I almost couldn't watch the video.😥 These dogs are beautiful though. Big, strong, and so intelligent. Thank you for sharing this video💞

[@ElAssoWipo]

Stay strong 💪

[@sogladtobefree]

Sorry for your untimely loss. I ask God to strengthen and comfort you daily.

[@gokhansahin4394]

🙏🙏

[@juri8723]

Lady B sorry to hear this. Stay strong.

[@rubenmartinez1140]

Qzzqzcf1q4z can fv cct f vfc v CBC

[@klingoncowboy4]

They were hardly known here in Alberta until recently but in recent years along with Pyrenees and Merema, Kangals have become very popular for guarding cattle as well as sheep. My experience is they are perfect for people who want livestock protection without a dog that is hostile to visitors. But they can be unerving to people not used to dogs and particularly LGDs. They are more cat like and their cues can be confusing. Here in the Alberta bush they are capable of holding their own against Black Bears and Cougars. They also kill coyotes. I find a good pairing is with a smaller and speedier breed as a companion. The smaller dog will bait a young coyote to chase it and then run towards the Kangal who will instinctively kill the coyote. Not only are they good around people but they have a natural drive to socialize with livestock. They will greet cattle to gain their trust. A good Kangal will pair with the cattle to defend the calves. The lower ranking cows will encircled calves acting as a wall against a predator while the dominant matriarchs and bull will work with the dog to chase away or even attempt to kill a threat. But most of the time they play with calves.

[@underpressure3668]

Kangals are bred to look like "sheep" (face and coat color wise) so that wolfs aren't able to spot them in the flock to plan attack points. These dogs are gentle giants. They never bark without a good reason. When two Kangals defend a flock against wolves, one watching the flock the other more in front line. They know wolves are smart, so are the Kangals.

[@haydenself2182]

@Dylan Anderson there’s no such thing as bad dogs just bad owners and bad training. Look at how lovable and happy these dogs are. Did you even watch the video?

[@zubeyrmustafa7113]

@Dylan Anderson You stfu, if you take care of them well they will be your best friend.

[@Backdasher146]

Ingilterede kangal uzmani olduğunu öğrendiğimden beri uyuyamıyorum

[@corgidancingu3736]

"can't sleep ever since finding out there is a Kangal expert in the UK"

[@mmatadore1]

Yakinda sivasa demokrasi getirecekler :D

[@Mistik]

@@corgidancingu3736 Why are you text this message

[@bilgilibilgisiz4338]

@@corgidancingu3736 thats not true translate. He says all kangals lovers in the UK.

[@karayelkenci]

Seni sevdim..

[@ahmetyavuzkaymak5975]

I am so impressed with Sheila's story and the way she tells it.

[@aandrews7094]

I am sitting here bawling my eyes out at the story of the villagers vs the wolves. How heroic

[@laalaauwu2487]

Yes impressing story

[@ln5747]

Oh get a grip

[@ardaertan1978]

Much loves and respect to this Kangal Owner Auntie from Turkiye!

[@serkanonf]

We call them Sivas Kangal, white variety called Akbaş. Old lady knows them well. They're not a pet to walk , they need to run freely with the sheep flock.

[@busraustun399]

Old lady ne ya biraz kibar olur musun?

[@needlessToo]

@@busraustun399 "Old lady" gayet kibar bir hitap şekli İngilizce'de. "Hanım teyze" gibi bir şeye karşılık geliyor.

[@tahabey1400]

Büşra Üstün senior whamen

[@Disturbed866]

@@tahabey1400 jnsdcsdj senior citizen.. old lady ne yhaa biraz kibar olur musaan

[@what-can-do2335]

@@busraustun399 merhba ben DJ dikkat

[@naveedkahloon751]

Best dog I ever owned... Loved the children... Loves humans.... These two people are amazing... They knoe exactly what this breed is... God bless you guys!!

[@oscarballard7911]

Have a 2 Y.O. boy, and he's an incredible friend and guardian. He loves people, particularly children. He works hard at getting along with every other dog he comes in contact with. However, he has a violence of action I've never seen in a dog, and unfortunately if another big dog shows aggression towards him or one of us, he goes into a rage. Our acreage and close neighborhood are his territory, and he protects it. Coyotes, fox, racoons etc... are killed whenever he can get ahold of them and Hawks, Falcons and Eagles don't bother anymore because the barnyard animals are his flock. However, he was an absolute tyrant with needle sharp teeth as a young pup, knowing precisely what to do to solicit the most attention and interaction. He's still very playful and likes to bite when playing, knowing just how much he can get by with. The 18-month-old Granddaughter is the apple of his eye, watching her with Lazor focus and intensity, trying to play but frequently ends up lying next to her wherever she lands and sleeping at the foot of the crib. Children in the neighbor come out to see him sometimes when we walk, and it makes his day.

[@BenG80]

My female Caucasian Shepherd occasionally meets a female Kangal for walks. When together, there is something magical about how they instinctively become a pack. Very very similar traits and capabilities. Magical dogs

[@jordanxfile]

I've seen a Caucasian Shepherd once; when I was in university studying veterinary medicine. Oh man those dogs are huge; our professor had to sedate the dog while literally riding it 😂 Anyway, Kangals are amazing 😍 and blessings to your Caucasian shepherd as well :)

[@Alraundelberin]

They are like protector guardian Angels. So loving and they wouldn't ask much, they're so grateful and appreciative.. My grandfather used to feed his Kangal with plain dry white bread most days. The dog was the most loving and protective being I've ever seen. So big yet so loving. I love the breed so much... "All or nothing dog" is such an amazing summary. Angels, truly..

[@oleandra3759]

Sheila is a beautiful storyteller and Kangals an amazing breed.

[@Lopezprieto]

Sheila Reed is awesome, she understands the dog breed and speaks like very few people can, touch your soul.

[@orkunyetiskin8066]

Smart, strong, guardian, loyal, child lover, friend. There is no doubt that Kangals are the best breed in the world.

[@erinb4237]

I like my tibetan mastiff/bernese mountain dog mix and German shepherd, personally. I think we all like our own dogs best!

[@ozanbayrak562]

Burak Yılmaz qral 😂

[@hakanka1769]

Nediyonuz lan 😁😁😁

[@Melk__]

Amstaff for sure is the best.

[@carlosvmb3341]

You don, t know the Spanish mastiff.

[@LivingDesignandBuild]

The older lady is incredibly intelligent when it comes to dog language

[@chrisbarriere101]

I am in the US with an uncut and unfettered male Kangal named Aya. I adopted him from some Actual Shephards. I also found a mixed Kangal / Pitbull female who is currently pregnant. Both dogs are calm and loving when under normal circumstances. However, I did acquire Aya to guard my goats and he does that well. He is calm and gentle with my male goat even when Giuseppe is acting like a maniac.😂. He is the calmest dog I ever met thats for certain.

[@efe75623]

Hey everyone, Turkish guy here. I want to point out some of the facts about Kangals and other Turkish breeds, there are a lot of misinformation lurking everywhere. 1. Kangal dogs are indeed wolf killers, there are seperate lines specially designed to hunt and kill wolves which are called 'kurtçu kangal' which roughly translates to wolf hunter kangal. HOWEVER, wolves in Turkey are quite small compared to American and Tundra wolves. 2. The famous black mask and curving tail is a MUST for the breed for the named as Kangal. Though, most Anatolian Sheperds and Malakli dogs also do carry these traits so its actually hard to identify them but not impossible. Kangals are smaller then Malakli dogs and Anatolian Sheperds. Their face is smooth from nose to neck and has a wolfish look. Anatolian sheperds and Malaklis look more like mastiffs.

[@otomat7932]

Ne anlatiyon sen her kangalin altina bunu yaziyon

[@suleymansavran1512]

Her yerde ülkesini kötüleyenlerden biri daha. Devletin köpeğini bile kıskanıyor.

[@philliphall5198]

I agree they are not huge dogs and weigh about 125 lbs

[@andytashchyan6522]

Turkish breed 😂😂😂😂

[@madonebo9249]

​@@andytashchyan6522 armenian loser

[@happyjaks]

I just love how they are always surveying their surroundings!

[@Animal-Watch]

Yes like the Caucasian Shepherd

[@madmad7931]

he doesnt know anything about kangal trust me.. but the lady she is perfect she knows everything about kangals big respect for her from Turkey

[@justocean2197]

Ikr that guy has no idea what hes talking about compare to the old lady..the dog is a protector by nature it is a aggressive but very trainable, there are all different type of kangals

[@UnleashedTraining101]

Amazing how much love and passion Shiela has for these dogs. She seems to love them deeply and in turn they love her.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

No such thing as a “bad dog”. Just bad owners.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Anixtro Yes it’s true. Just like racist people. No one is born racist. It’s learned behavior. But I can agree to disagree.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Anixtro Agree , but generally, from personal experience, the nice pit bulls , German Shepards, etc... that I run across, usually have nice responsible owners.

[@sallyhover8173]

Exactly!!!

[@Tortuosit]

I've had 6 dogs and disagree. 5 dogs: No real "problems". One: Not "bad" dog, but one who was clearly psychologically ill in a way. Kind of bipolar. He always had that fear, that we could never take away from him. A big distrust, always there was the danger of him attacking a) male dogs b) humans, also the owners. Situations which we could foresee, but the dog required a lot of organisation. Training did not help and give him security, I'd say at the age of 7 the situation just got accepted and worked around. TBH, I guess 9/10 owners already would have had killed the dog in earlier years. Dog was sometimes happy, sometimes kind of tortured soul. Often changed within minutes. It wasn't easy to live with a dog who at some point "loved" you, in another moment behaved like you are his worst enemy. Couldn't enter the garden at times and had to wait for the dog to calm down.

[@jarovanduren5641]

@@Tortuosit but that wasn't because of the "bad" breed right?

[@subzero_neco1194]

Hello guys i am Turkish and I was born in Sivas and This Kangals from is a Sivas. We have been looking at these beauties for years and they are so wonderfull animal Although his appearance is a dog, his soul is better than a person

[@randommagos9001]

Selamın aleyküm kardeşim

[@bonxlinx]

@@randommagos9001 Alüminyum selam

[@AdamsReagan]

Thank you for your good comments.

[@ottomanslap5177]

@@bonxlinx this is not funny

[@ibrahimheroglu]

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[@arpitkumarsingh0809]

Great stories by Sheila Reed, I feel moved listening to her. Although I couldn't own this breed myself, I'm in a long-distance relationship with this Lovely Fella!! Amazing Dog!

[@Armadauzbekistan]

If you start walking in the Turkish countryside and approach kangals alert zone, they appear out of nowhere and escort you into village! It's amazing they are almost like protecting you and lead you

[@richbrake9910]

Wow. Now I want one.

[@arsenmalaj8757]

Are you sure they don't send you to the gulag?

[@realcon5086]

Very treu

[@EasternCatholicism]

@@adamparker3151 your lying im kurdish too and kangals so that you just want talk bad about them because they are turkish

[@ajvideoz8129]

@@EasternCatholicism your kurdish? What's is this? A meal? A drink? A clothing brand? Never heard of kurdish

[@gorkemaydin]

A real soldier... vicious to enemy gentle to friend

[@gorkemaydin]

@@28turk-59 Program ingilizce...

[@28turk-59]

@@gorkemaydin Mantıklı

[@Pete-z6e]

Görkem Aydın , you hope.

[@deep5811]

Sheila is a legend. I could listen to her tell stories all day. N

[@dorusstoop5820]

I am the english comment you are looking for.

[@reko134]

Yup

[@mustafa____]

YOU ARE VERY SELFISH MAN !

[@valentijnbrands4465]

Omg 😂

[@tonysoprano2713]

Lol

[@perun3706]

@@tonysoprano2713 Lots of breeds even larger and stronger than this one exists for the same purpoe.

[@spirosleotis3433]

I love the older woman’s explanation!

[@bk_atl2436]

My family back in Turkey had a pure breed Kangal from Sivas. That dog was very capable, smart, and very calm. They took him to special vet to get his ears cropped and kept him in the village working as a guard. Wolves and cotoyes could not come close to chickens nor sheeps. He was larger than the dogs you have.

[@jayalfonso7445]

grandma is such a sweet grandmama :)

[@partin25]

This video just explained so many questions i have about a Kangal/Anatolian stray i brought home last week.

[@mehmets1002]

also, the 6 toe variant is called the "Yabgu Kangal" named after the "Oghuz Yabgu" Turkic state, where those genetic 6 toed puppies were given to nobility as gifts. Since wolves are also sometimes born with six toes, and wolves are Turks' totem animal, it meant the Kangal was born "closer to wolfkind" and holy.

[@jonzx6145]

Interesting.. I have 2 kangals, one has 6 toes on her legs, and the male has 6 toes only one 1 leg

[@sickturret3587]

dude, wolves have 4 toes on the hind legs. kangal is pretty much not wolf like.

[@St0ne6reaker]

​@@sickturret3587 He didnt talk about an ordinary wolf.

[@sickturret3587]

@@St0ne6reaker oh, a mythical one then? if we step out of the fantasy world, shepherd dogs are one of the first domesticated and thus furthest to any kind of wolves. no wolf has more than 4 toes unless they had a wrong dna sequence. kangals having an extra toe, it's a result of selective breeding done by humans and it might be hindering on the field for the dog. and op isn't right about his stuff either. there was a tribe named kang or kang-li as well according to chinese sources but they were far from being oghuz. they were cumans/kypchaks which are a totally another group of turkic people settled in soghdia, far to the east north of the modern kyrgyzstan not in yabhu state. and they were never called kangal. and kangal bred is probably a result of shepherd breds like alabai in turkmenistan brought into anatolia and mixed with local shepherd dogs. some times they go astray and mix with wolves like in the novel "call of the wild" but it's not what humans intend to do.

[@St0ne6reaker]

@@sickturret3587 yes, exactly mytichal. There is a greywolf myth in our culture. Several ancient legends includes special wolves and ofcourse nonreal creatures.

[@colnano]

Amazing video Anneka, just for the record, those really tall and heavyboned 150-200 lbs Kangals, ara actually individuals of those other Turkish breeds, closely related to Kangals, they are called Boz Shepherd and Aksaray Malakisi (the bigger and more mastiff-type looking ones). It would be nice if you could a video about them too.

[@Loud.Thoughts]

You da GOAT . They need more people like you in the comments

[@Animal-Watch]

Thankyou for that comment and information

[@janeseamore1370]

I think this video was dangerous @@Animal-Watch . I have two kangals, one import--- they aren't pets. this is sad to me. Yes, Boz dogs are cool but the Turkish government don't recognize them as a breed. they were cross bred to a mastiff and they are great and good livestock dogs but they aren't kangals and not as safe with lifestock. its better with livestock to keep to the kangal. the boz dogs are for personal protection.

[@egemen327]

@@Animal-Watch Also please do not miss the Çapar (chapar) dog also known as Karayaka Kangals and another dog from the north coast city Trabzon has a local breed Zerdeva dog but before all the famous Akbash is the other very well known breed of Turkey with Kangal. Akbash is an another hero.

[@candemir256]

@@Animal-Watch Hallo Animal Watch uch danke.mein.haymet Sivas.kangal.die hund Anatoli Löve.sagen Ganse Türkei.Sivas kangal ein hirt hund das ist. Kangal Libe kind Frau mens nicht.kef hund Wan er bözr ooo kein.angt egal pit bul doberban egal Welke hund er kenfen egal ich gesager ist hirt hund er libe gorose garten.ich danke.ich kan nicht gut sireben ama danke bayy,👍👍👌👏👏👍👍👌👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹💖💖😘😘😇😘😘😱😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏🌹🌹👌👌👍💖💖💖

[@RickyBobby42069]

That Old Lady really loves them dogs. And i really love her. When she told the story, how the old dogs walking with the children to protect them really chocked me up. God bless the mighty Kangals.

[@tansiwolf8281]

We have a Kangal. He is amazing. Best dog I have ever owned.

[@FouriousBear]

is he dangerous ? is he eating much ?

[@ruveyda8259]

@@FouriousBear they are not dangerous, they are pretty family friendly dogs, and yeah they eat a lot.

[@madbaskan]

@@FouriousBear They are guardian dog. Never attack child and other people just guard his family. And they are eat a lot of foods :)

[@FouriousBear]

thanks lads

[@tony.montana.]

Where do you live?

[@darthvato3303]

Wow. That lady did those dogs justice, it was fascinating.

[@risingwind8943]

We have a kengal mix. Absolute sweetheart with kids and cats. Incredibly gentle and loving with kittens. Great with guests. Barks at all delivery drivers and visitors. He lunged (while held) to bite one of them, and it was so out of character (we were gobsmacked) that we agreed that he had judged that man as dangerous. We trust him so much we just accepted that the guy was bad news.

[@byunniq9060]

Lmao "judged that man as dangerous" 🤡🤡🤡

[@DogukanSeptem]

Did you ever realized that people who love and care dogs and animals in general are generally genuine and good poeple.

[@subscribeowikd3336]

OFCOURSE

[@hemmetlia]

Umm no

[@LT-fp1kc]

That's not true

[@tamgsmith8077]

Duh!

[@tamgsmith8077]

@@hemmetlia u r wrong but I am sure that is customary

[@ayhanbolat5372]

Anatolian lion kangals are the best choise after feeding different type of dogs you will notice to that situation. They are the biggest protector of family.

[@saint-5419]

Lool not even😂😂😂😂

[@רועילוי-ו2צ]

Try alabi

[@sonnnee]

very scary dogs

[@njineermike]

@@sonnnee Only to people who are afraid of everything.

[@jessicawellstead9990]

I always wanted a husky as my first doggy due to size and how cute they are - but these doggy’s are so big and protective I want a Kangal 😍 I promise I’ll have a lot of garden space for them to be free, or I’ll move to the countryside. What big beautiful babies 😍😍😍

[@ohara.]

if you did make sure you get once that were acclimated to that environment a "garden" is not a suitable place for kangal they grow depressed and cause trouble and destroy the place also most trainers will waste your money kangal knows how to protect doesn't need protection training also you can't get them to come back when they launch at something, good luck

[@dominika3897]

the way she talked about them, i am in tears

[@turko8869]

Kangals are the definition of a true dog!!! A friend and a protector. Nice video

[@smashmouthdrew4272]

They pretty much like my my blue nose pitbull's except my blue nose's kill coyote's

[@rburakunal]

Aga köpeğin bakışlarında bile Anadolumun toprağında kederle yoğrulmuş bir his, bir olgunluk var... Heyt be

[@speedygonzales1877]

Ne kadar boş bi yorum ne alaka köpek iştr hepsi duygulu bakıyo hisli hayvanlar

[@cenkgunes8779]

aman ne komik.

[@sherlockholmesxd6132]

Heyt bee....

[@henrymok8740]

Came across many stray Kangals during my visit to Cappadocia last month, they were all calm & friendly in general. Really thinking to get one as family companion.

[@firstname__lastname]

The way the old lady talked about how that Kangal looked into her soul 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@erdemsahin6484]

i cried...

[@Waldo-mn9iq]

Timelapse?

[@gadelamirdianala2798]

shredded tears for no reason because of this story.. i never thought dogs can be better and more loyal than humans...

[@Eliz3498]

When i was a little girl we had a kangal dog and i really forced his patience while we playing. but he reacted always kind and friendly.

[@sametsahin6863]

People: I have a dog. Turk's: NO YOU DONT

[@kayacenk4164]

aahhaah efsane

[@muharremyagzturk1570]

@@VictorianTheVictorious ingilizce öğreteceksen düzgün öğret. Orada "a" kullanılmaz.

[@osamabinladen824]

Nice comment.

[@q.turner7642]

İlk cümle gayet doğru. İngilizce ingiliz gramer ve kalıplarına bağlı olmaksızın dünyanın lingua frankasıdır, Amerikalı olarak ilk söylenilen cümle en normal olan diyebilirim ayrıca we nereden çıktı lol

[@kurdos3624]

Kurdish pshdari or hawshar originally is kurdish dog write (pshdar dog) in google. But it's been nearly twenty years Turkey has started stealing

[@crabtrap]

the Senior Lady is very wise of Canines. her 'acceptable behavior' and also respecting the breeds needs, can be extrapolated over to other working breeds. so many meathead dog owners think all canines are the same Ex: 'you train a Husky the same as a German Shepherd' ...these canines were breed for very specific duty....we as humans need to respect that.

[@happyhippychick81]

We had a kangal when we were kids. Even when he was a puppy he used to protect us , remember our kangal chasing away my cousin from house who was trying to prank us making animal sounds. Another story is when our clothes and sheets flew out from washing line to miles away to beach our kangal went looking for them and carried them all back. Never seen any other dog breed like kangal. So loyal so protective . Not just you but loyal to your family, children and protective over everything even the stuff you own

[@liderataturk6685]

Genau so ist es mein Freund 👍 ❤

[@VV6385]

Kangals are very intelligent and one of the friendliest dogs I ever met.

[@AhmetDemir-po4qx]

Yet again, I would not let my guard down around them with a name like yours.

[@VV6385]

Ahmet Demir don’t worry I don’t bite😁

[@AhmetDemir-po4qx]

@@VV6385 such a relief:)

[@VV6385]

Ahmet Demir 😇😇😇❤️😆

[@analian1930]

İch liebe dich Wolf 🇹🇷🎶🐺🐶

[@sirinkoca]

Kangal is an amazing breed, very very strong, intelligent, protective and LOVING. He/she would defend his pack his family for his/her life no matter what, and he might even kill a wolf only IF it is necessary (I don't think that wolves are harmful unless they feel threatened). BUT, the most admirable thing about Kangal is that he/she would also take care of a baby and carry it without a scratch. Kangal is one of the most wonderful dogs that exist.

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

This lady absolutely percieves the soul of Kangal.

[@RockfrdDrm]

I've never heard of this breed before, they are beautiful animals.

[@freakyourmom2741]

What you know about Turks ? Oldest nation of the world.

[@ece9766]

@@freakyourmom2741 ne alaka ta

[@musa0985]

@@freakyourmom2741 yeah yeah

[@tamero52]

indeed they are.

[@efesar6107]

@@freakyourmom2741 Allah aşkına yabıncılara rezil etmeyin bizi.

[@hamzakorkmaz01]

The only bad side of Kangals is that they are not suitible to take commands like Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd Dogs. They have a free spirit.

[@nathanruben-tv5lf]

Because kangals are far more inteligent. Protection, limits, friands, threat all these evaluated by kangals by tnemselves. They are bred for protection. These dogs take initiative by themselves.

[@DenterNu]

When I was 8 years old, we had a kangal. His name was Aras. He was at my height while on 4 feet. He used to look like a lion to me. I felt like I have a lion as a pet. an he was such a good friend, RIP.

[@alanmusa7143]

Are u Kurdish?

[@DenterNu]

@@alanmusa7143 what? No I am turk. What does kangal has to do with kurds?

[@mertozbek680]

@@alanmusa7143 what actually kurds have to do with kangals ?

[@erdoflopman2147]

@@mertozbek680 He was going to say that kangals belong to kurds lmao

[@erdoflopman2147]

@@alanmusa7143 aren't you supposed to be trying to form a state instead of trying to claim our history?

[@bobvedder2451]

We weee in a campground with our Anatolian Shepherd and our Irish wolfhound. Two little kids from the next campground over saw the dogs and wanted to meet them. The dogs were loving the attention from the little kids. The parents of the kids saw their little ones with two huge dogs and wanted to come over and take the kids away from the dogs. Our dogs wouldnt let the big folks come near the kids until i stepped in and had the dogs "stand down". The dogs natural instinct was to protect the children.

[@kiwi.25]

Whenever I see a Kangal in Turkey I know to not get too close. Gotta respect these beasts.

[@liderataturk6685]

Hiç çekinmeden Kangal'a Saygı ve Sevgi ile yaklaşabilirsiniz.Kangal bunu çok iyi hisseder.

[@MattJohnson-tc7ow]

I rescued one from a pound in Steamboat springs, he was about a year old. I named him Ray, the best animal I ever had, he lived for 15 years, absolutely amazing animal, I cannot tell you how much I miss that dog..

[@daddycool4047]

In Turkey, kangals generally gets killed when outnumbered by wolves due to they walk around as large packs, like 2vs4-5 situation at least. Also they are really protective as old lady mentioned. Sometimes stray kangals that see me alone, walk with me and accompany to a point.

[@bryanxenob5566]

they protecc they attacc but most importantly they got your bacc

[@WaitingForDeath-n3b]

Agree Wolves will kill kangals.

[@bamajc777]

Yeah wolves in a pack can kill just about anything. That's their element. But one on one they're not that good of fighters but it would still take a formidable breed dog to take a wolf down.

[@bamajc777]

@@alpt1980 got proof?

[@bamajc777]

@@alpt1980 if its very common then you should have an abundance of proof. I'm not saying a kagal one on one can't kill a wolf that could go either way but far as you telling me ONE kangal killed FOUR wolves I'll have to see proof of that to believe it.

[@66cix]

Hayvanın gözlerinden Anadolu akıyor...

[@imoyazir6046]

Bu kadar dogru olabilir bir yorum, Hollanda’da populer oldu bu hayvanlar fakat cok garip bir sekilde hic yakismiyor.

[@keepholdingmybabe2036]

bence orada yaşamaktan daha mutlulardır çünkü Türkiye artık hayvanlar için bile yaşanabilicek bi yer değil.

[@66cix]

@@keepholdingmybabe2036 herşey pahalanırken ucuzlayan bir insan hayatı haklısın...

[@nt-sc4im]

Aynenene

[@Error_smh]

Ayn ağzindanda kurt kani (ilk bastaki kurt kafasina gonderme)

[@_InWonderland_]

It can be a pet or a killer dog the way you raise them Yetiştirme şeklinden dolayı bir evcil hayvan olabilir veya killer dog olabilir

[@kerimaliyev8952]

diyo ya kulaklarinin kesilmesi feci flan bilmiyorlar ki kangallarin kulaklari kesilmese buyudkten sonra kurtlarla kavgada kurtlar kulaklarindan yapisirlar

[@Roachan.]

@@kerimaliyev8952 onu da söylediler kanki. hem soğukta kulaklar donmasın diye hem de kurtlar kapmasın diye kesiliyor dediler. doğu türkiyede kışları hava gerçekten çok soğuk olur.

[@kerimaliyev8952]

@@Roachan. aynen bende sonradan izleyince duydum nasi ahmaklik yaptiysam artk

[@Roachan.]

@@kerimaliyev8952 yok estağfurullah kardeşim. seni kırmak için söylemedim.

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

Nø Hømø ÚwÙ Exactly! 👌

[@mohandhanoa4797]

Kangals are definitely good pets , They are gentle giants , friendly to all other animals . We have a little cat , who loves our Kangal , she hangs around with him all the time . He is 32 inches tall and weighs around 125 pounds . He is extremely good natured . Lovely dogs .

[@fxyrs7709]

Wolves: we do be killimg dem small dogs tho Kangal: hold my kebab,ayran, and the wolf i killed 3 hours ago

[@therealfattwolf4388]

Grey wolf beats kangal easily

[@mertozbek680]

@@therealfattwolf4388 did you really try ? Because if thats the case you are a terrible person.

[@sonicthehedgehog3603]

@@therealfattwolf4388 İkisi de ülkemizin hayvanı, taraf tutup ortalığı germeye gerek yok beyler.

[@demran]

​@@therealfattwolf4388 Mate Grey Wolf is the symbol of Turks.. One of their most sacred animals in Turkic Mythology.. But Turkish Kangal.. oh boy.. that gentle giant is a true Wolf-killer..

[@therealfattwolf4388]

@@demran kangals are no giants and they are not wolfkillers at all they rather save wolves but in a 1v1 fight the wolf always wins

[@davidb1975a]

I have seen a lot about these dogs on DogumentaryTV. Awesome VIdeo, Ma'am!!! I am definitely a fan of this breed.

[@Animal-Watch]

Thankyou

[@katella]

I adopted one of these. She is wonderful, affectionate, funny and very intelligent. You can see her looking and thinking what to do. I love her.

[@alianildinler]

The old lady explained it so well... greetings from Turkey and i wish u all could have a Kangal

[@alimertc]

Old lady? :P Never say that to a lady thats not nice to say:(

[@XF59]

@@alimertc haha but we can't say young lady either! Just Saying the lady would be better if course!😅

[@karavallow1982]

They are amazing... and so cute ❤️ When they make a human friend, they are so trueful 🍀

[@1LoveGame2]

Bless that old woman. She knows exactly what she is talking ahout.

[@erickgonzalez3089]

She hott af

[@HasimFN]

@@erickgonzalez3089 wtf xd

[@kantanaf1674]

Hasim 030 come on man everyone has their own type 😂♥️

[@HasimFN]

@@kantanaf1674 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SD4philly]

grandma told a very interesting story about the dogs /wolves battle .. wow

[@marijadimova9168]

I have a stray kangal in my neighborhood and since the first time I gave her attention ,she has been by my side 24/7, no leesh no nothing- just kindness and some food . She is smarter and more loyal to me than domestic dogs ,I am amazed by her power and softness at the same time. Nice to ppl, dominant over other dogs -she is my perfect compagnion.

[@alperkologlu2845]

Kangal is not only a dog, but one of your family member. I don't suggest you to have a kangal if you don't have a farm or a garden. I think they are happy with being outside wandering freely. So it would be nice respect them and give them what they nature needs. Because it would be slightly like taking a siberian husky or a polar bear to sahara desert if you treat them as a poodle.

[@bunyka9577]

The old lady pronounce the word "Kangal" right 👍🏼

[@emirensarsevil3364]

Bueny Ka you didn't have to say ”old”. That was unrespectful

[@lpoljak]

@@emirensarsevil3364 don't be a snowflake, he wasn't disrespectful at all

[@kurtjappy]

Emir Sevil well...I mean...she is old

[@emirensarsevil3364]

Luka Poljak dammit I hate being snowflake at all

[@EPBF1]

These Dogs are Guardian Angels 😇😇 the women story broke my heart but also her 💕 love for these dogs and there love truly shine through.💕💕💕💕💕

[@AGuler-ml9hc]

Greetings from Turkey, excellent show as always, thank you, with love.

[@mexicanmuslim]

HEY THE STORY THE WOMAN IS GIVING AT 12:48 OMG MAKE THAT INTO A MOVIE.

[@AGuler-ml9hc]

@@mirshia5248 Yes, they are Kangals. Anatolia is the region in Turkey, where Kangals are originated from, specifically Sivas City.

[@AGuler-ml9hc]

@@mexicanmuslim Yes I agree.

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

I love them...my Hungarian heart is a flutter!

@@mirshia5248 Anatolian shepperd dogs bigger than Kangal

[@onbaran]

cropping ear illegal in the UK. Exporting Kangal also was illegal from Turkey.

[@Torsengi]

"Was"

[@HorsesAndDogsTube]

Its still illegal to export but one can visit turkey and bring kangal with flight. Its allowed

[@starkid4299]

It's not illegal to import from Africa, where they also are found, i believe, though.

[@HorsesAndDogsTube]

@@starkid4299 but one must take advice from some expert before importing from africa. Many mix are also there

[@pablopicassoescobar4194]

Beautiful Turkish Kangals. Lovely.