— The Openherd Team
Virginia Living Magazine
Dog, Kangal, Female | Fawn w/ Black mask
The Kangal Dog is a large, powerful, heavy-boned dog, whose size and proportions have developed naturally as a result of its continued use in Turkey as a guardian against predators. The typical Kangal Dog is first and foremost a stock guardian dog and has the strength, speed, and courage to intercept and confront threats to the flocks of sheep and goats that it guards both in Turkey and the New World. Kangal Dogs prefer to intimidate predators but will take a physical stand and even attack if necessary.
Updated 9/15/2025