The Kangal is an ancient livestock guardian dog from the Sivas region of Turkey They have been bred for hundreds of years to protect sheep from wolves and bears large predators They were also family d ...

The Kangal is a unique type of dog known as the Kangal Shepherd or the Turkish Kangal. It is a large and powerful breed that originated in the town of Kangal in the Sivas province of Turkey.

Known to have a bite stronger than a lion’s, the Kangal dog breed is a force to be reckoned with. Originally bred in Turkey to work as a livestock guardian, this protective and loyal guard dog can ...

SIVAS, Turkey -- For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey's central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of pride ...