Alice White
#4 In addition to this name, the breed has many more: Anatolian Karabash, Kangal Karabash, Turkish Kangal, Kangal Sheepdog.
Basically, in the world, the generally accepted name of the breed is the Anatolian Shepherd Dog or Turkish Watchdog.
#5 Kangal is depicted on Turkish coins, and in most families in Turkey, it is accepted for a newborn boy to bring a kangal puppy as a gift.
The world standard states that dogs of the Turkish Kangal breed at the withers on average grow from 72 to 80 cm. The weight of a dog can be about 45-60 kg on average. The maximum height of a dog is 81 cm, a bitch is 79, weight is 65 and 55 kg, respectively.
#6 Outwardly, the dog is very strong, his whole body is covered with muscles, but at the same time it is quite harmonious and proportional.
According to the description, the Kangal dog has a large head with a wide strong skull. The jaw is powerful, the teeth are even, sharply sharpened, and extremely strong. The lips are pendulous, but there are no folds on the dog's face, as well as pockets in the corners of the mouth.
