This Anatolian Guard Dog Protects Both Livestock & Predators | Smithsonian Channel

Captain is an Anatolian guard dog responsible not only for protecting his master’s herd of goats. He’s also indirectly causing fewer cheetah deaths by deterring them from even considering an attack.
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[@citizen-abc-123]

The Turkish Kangal - one of the best dogs in the world; powerful, intelligent and protective of its "family."

[@Jynxedlove]

I have one as a service dog. He will always stay by me, but he hates when our family members go off on their own. For a while I didn't listen when he barked and snarled at certain people, but after one SA'd me I realized he'd never been wrong about the people that he doesn't like. I have a new rule: I do not trust anyone and will avoid anyone my dog does not like. I live rural, and with him I feel safe going for a walk at night despite the cougars and coyotes (plus a sizable amount of knowledge about these animals and how to not make yourself prey).

[@neamm1.k]

@@JynxedloveA Kangal as a SD? 😂 The most irresponsible and dumb thing ever.

[@manatawlogo810]

Yes!!! I love them so much

[@engin397]

This is not kangal. Its a mix thats the reason why they call it anatolian. Both turkish dogs but a pure kangal is way different. Imagine if this dog is like this how a kangal can be

[@doctyler5382]

What a great way to save Cheeta's and help the farmers at the same time! It's Brilliant 😁

[@reginafontenot600]

This makes me happy. I am happy for the darmer and the cheetas.

[@MrSang-py3dd]

Shepherd dogs remind me of how much human civilization owes these amazing animals.

[@pepedon1924]

Legit facts 👍🏼

[@rypatmackrock]

So much so, even if I did not grow up in an agrarian family, that I see guardian dogs and historically naturally defensive livestock as part of the solution for healthy dynamics and ecology between livestock ranching and predators of the natural surrounding ecosystem. Besides guardian dogs, there is the story of Texas Longhorns in North America, and possibly other breeds with historically defensive traits in addition to guardian dogs.

[@sharonstanley5054]

Beautiful dog. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@derkonig6615]

This type of dog is mainly based on Turkey Sivas. As of its name Sivas Kangalı.

[@skyhiker9669]

Mans’ best friend. 😁

[@kirkthiets2771]

Truth There's a very very good reason the brightest star in the evening sky is in the dog constellation. Sirius in Canis Major, or great dog, is the brightest star in the night time sky.

[@skyhiker9669]

@@kirkthiets2771 nice to know. Thank you.

[@Pumpkintiti]

That's amazing. Maybe get 1 or 2 more like him

[@LisaCarso]

Captain is looking a bit too thin. Laurie Marker please help this farmer feed his dog.

[@ahmedtharwt3385]

It's a work dog must be slim to run fast

[@jasminerosebellydancer6574]

It's 3am and I'm in a camp site in the cederberg mountains and thier is a stray Anatolian Shepard dog outside my cabin barking and howling plaintively I feel very sorry fir this dog! It belonged to a farmer in the area who sold thier farm and now the dog has no fixed home so I'm lookimg up al about this types of dog as I've never even seen one. I'm hoping for a happy outcome for this dog

[@CulturedWhiteBoy]

Might wanna feed that dog.

[@Powerranger-le4up]

They’re supposed to look like that.

[@CulturedWhiteBoy]

@@Powerranger-le4up Not from what I've seen.

[@phil4893]

He looks a little underweight. But he does a lot of walking by the look of it. I’d add a little weight to him.

[@craydenrosario7847]

I have an Anatonian Shepherd: Shadow. He's loving, caring and very energetic.

[@AmsterdamHeavy]

Not a dog for people who dont know dogs. American mastiffs are english mastiffs crossed with the Anatolian; better genetics, dry mouth, but more independent and unpredictable around strangers. Requires an experienced owner with a firm hand, or these dogs can run the show.

[@AzlianaLyana]

Anatolian...Yes, they're one of the best herding dogs👍😁

[@kimwolf7137]

Good boy Captain!

[@daisybornheimastro2942]

feed the dog! He is too thin :(

[@denizural5390]

Kangal 🐶❤

[@asgardboergoatfarm]

Anatolian

[@karenlightfoot-betts8193]

We love our Anatolian/Akbash! They are great girls!!

[@tonyarichards5430]

A fabulous win win.

[@catherinenelson4162]

This is wonderful!

[@milkdud9309]

Dog appears too thin??

[@professionaljihadi4052]

Go Captain!

[@Peter-iq6rc]

Lets go, Captain!!!!

[@QKJM19]

Awwww good captain

[@Greybews]

And he’s at his prime. 2yrs old

[@margaretmax-community]

That was great

[@vaughnlowkey2786]

Great but Gees...can you feed the poor animal...

[@ZenMountain]

Yes, beautiful, but don't forget to feed it.

[@peter_de_Jong817]

Don't forget to feed it? What a weird remake to make.

[@KikumaruXFuji]

I heard in Turkey they don’t feed them because they hunt for themselves. I don’t have a farm but I do have a moderate size yard and my Anatolian killed a rabbit that came in the yard and half ate it.

[@sigridkillberg3828]

Wow!

[@GamzeMutfakta]

''Turkish Sivas Kangal'' is the name!

[@dynadyna]

Sivas Kangal best dog in the world🇹🇷❤️

[@Brahmdagh]

Also get a female, and two neutered males for an ultimate power pack.

[@rachaelleonard2951]

This is so interesting! What’s the rationale behind this combination?

[@patrickshinaltar7751]

@@rachaelleonard2951 I read this about akbash and great pyrenees but it can probably be applied to anatolians/kangal the females tend to stay closer to the animals while the males stray further and mark the territory and are more built for combat and there's two of them so they wont be outnumbered in a solitary predators ambush and they are usually neutered so that a fight for dominance is far less likely.

[@curtisjackson7742]

feed him better!

[@mzee5533]

Ive seen this also in Botswana 🇧🇼

[@troutbumandsam5394]

a great idea that's been working in Europe for centuries....just don't forget to feed him, looks a little bit skinny

[@christinekelly8766]

I think he's on the thin side because he's always on the move. Like a runner in training... And being slim may help with speed when needed. W onderful thing is the cats population is growing

[@kayacenk4164]

@@christinekelly8766 and he not working in Europe centuries even today its ilegal taking them from Turkey. you need government permission. so only Turkey have this dogs centuries

[@dustin628]

@@kayacenk4164 yeah he means using dogs in general to herd and protect livestock not this specific breed.

[@kmarch6630]

Feed him !

[@meltz911]

win win

[@wegowild8209]

where can I get one in Namibia

[@gretaweiss6802]

He looks so skinny! Is that healthy? 😟😟

[@governorstash8168]

Just wondering why one dog. Would having more than one not further increase the success rate?

[@rellikinvictus1057]

He said with just Captain, they have had zero loss. Why use more than you need?

[@nicb8723]

As an owner of livestock guardian dogs, it is well known that the most humane thing you can do is have at least two since a pack can gang up and take out a solo dog. They’re just lucky it hasn’t happened yet.

[@user-up7ro4xs2f]

Kangal doesn't stand a chance against a cheetah. Since he is a brave dog and will not back down, he loses his own life instead of the herd animal. He stands in the herd only to intimidate. Cheetahs do not attack the herd unless they are a clear target, so their losses are zero. When they attack one day, there are only dog ​​casualties.

[@governorstash8168]

@@user-up7ro4xs2f Cheetahs are the weakest big cat. A Kangal can easily defeat one. Cheetahs are not even a threat to a humans. Any other big cats though would defeat the Kangal.

[@rachelcovington59]

That is animal abuse and suicide for Captain. He need more than one dog

[@lawoftheland5923]

This is not animal abuse

[@amlanpatra715]

@Smithsonianchannel in india there's gaddi dogs

[@devontesanders2568]

Why not have like four

[@johnbell1859]

Yes,he is cute. 🐐🐕 🇬🇧

[@linkin543210]

Can’t you just teach the goats to keep quiet? Tone it down a little?

[@lawoftheland5923]

No?

[@lennarthagen3638]

Mbeu has probably killed alot of cats.

[@l.m.8468]

The farmer needs to feed this dog! He's working for you all day and this is how you reward him, by starving him? Feed him please.

[@calicojack5623]

I’m pretty sure this guys feeds his dog perfectly fine, the farmer is very experienced stop acting like you know better than him

[@klattalexis]

No Training needed. Genetically bred.

[@r_legal]

STG

[@chudbabies]

L.G.D.

[@chudbabies]

Livestock Guardian Dog.

[@rachelcovington59]

This is animal abuse and animal cruelty, Captain is already dead. You need at least 4-6 dogs with predators and big cats like that. You have set your dog up to be killed🤬🤬🤬

[@Benny.204]

Fr

[@willyhwang1059]

cant stand toy dogs long live working dogs

[@Leetbeast]

feed him better!