Anneka meets two guardians of the Kangal - Carl Westfield of Zoetrope Kangals and top UK Kangal Expert Sheila Reed and discusses absolutely EVERYTHING you should know about this breed.
Temperament, physicality, if they can kill a wolf and whether they are suitable as a pet or simply a working dog.
Zoetrope Kangals: www.zoetropekangals.co.uk/
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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
Thats a great story. Dogs are very loyal.
orhan Turkoğlu what type of kangal can get bigger?
@@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
Gandalf the Black ok
@@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
Wolves: **Killing lil dogs and cats** Turkish Kangal Dog: *I’mma end this man’s whole career, check me out*
Wolves*
@@torcha8 Wolves*
Roblox Oof
*Bring in the leopards* Nice one though LOL.
Grey wolves: you sure about that?
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.
Aynen Yağmur.as Turk from Holland very Proud of them
30 years ago in New Zealand I was deployed overseas. When I came home my wife told me that while I was away our Kangal who I called Zack fought off a burglar who was trying to climb into our house through a window. The next morning she found Zack playing with a blood covered piece of denim. The burglar escape, but not before Zack had a piece of him.
They do love trophies! Mine bring me shoes. Lol
Too bad he didn't leave a bloody glove....with a hand still in it!
That's a damn good dog right there! I would shower him with gift and praises, he did his job perfectly! Good boi!
YAY Zack !!!!
You had a Kangal in NZ?!
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.
damn
This made me cry bro.
Kangals not for hunting but they are about defending you against every dangers including wolves, bears too.
@/S_/H_/U_/K_/R_/A_/Y_/E / true that.
That sounds like a Pixar short 🙂
My father was from Turkey. He loved the Kangal. He had a Kangal growing up. He would talk about them with excitement. Hearing the stories of this dog it sounded like the neatest dog around. He could never find a breeder. My Dad passed away. Today this popped up in my recommended. I felt like I got a hug from My Dad. He would have loved to watch this. Thanks for this video.
My Dad's Kangal he had growing up didn't live inside his home. It was a working dog. I would use caution and lots of research if considering this dog. I see many people in the comments are considering one as a pet for their home.
Allah rahmet eylesin mekanı cennet olsun.(God bless his soul)
@@barisakggul teşekkür ederim
@@heartofchocolate9433 get one
You should make it a mission to find and import one. I did
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...
i remember when i was a child, my grandad's kangal has fought off a bear one night. I was around 6 or 7, we were visiting grandparents farm house during summer. My granddad had this huge apple orchard with some pear trees in it just next to the house. During early night time when we were playing hide and seek around the house with our cousins and other children, i heard something in the trees. I got close to see if any of the kids hiding there, first i couldnt see what it was because of the darkness. when the moment i realised something huge was in between the trees shaking them, our kangal ran passed me with an amazing speed and charged to the bear. It was like an instant, and bear was 30-40 meters away from me. My dad, uncle and grandpa came running when they heard the dog barking. Dog fought with the bear and bear ran off eventually. He was badly injured from the encounter, but my grandad took care of him and he survived. He became a hero for me after that. Rest in peace Çomar, i miss grandpa and you dearly.
Dedem ve çomar için huzur diliyorum.
Wow. Thank you for that incredible story.
C'était pas Willy ? Un ours adulte détruit n'importe quel chien.
@@Gaspard-uc4ivbears usually don't fight unnecessary fights and retreat easily unless they are really hungry. Probably it backed off when saw more people rushing and decided to run off.
They dont just protect sheep, they will also protect your family to the death. These dogs are extremely loyal and friendly.
Best dogs I’ve ever owned!
So true... I encountered and petted one in a village many years ago. He was hurt so bad and trying to recover. I asked the reason and I was told he tried to protect the child of the house against several other dogs around five. Killed one of them, but others hurt him real bad, but drew attention on him and saved the kid. Vet. stitched him up. It was a big badass intimitading male but was very friendly to people. May or may not save you but will definitely die trying no matter what !
Kangal
@@waynv1835 I cannot say anything about the Caucasian Shepherd, but as a Turk, what I will say about Kangal and Malakli is a fixed opinion. Turkish shepherd dogs are extremely loyal, brave, protective but difficult to train because they value freedom very much, they are not pets, they are part of the family. If you gain the trust of the Kangal or other Turkish shepherd dogs, they will protect you to the death and have a very serious character. In Turkey, people in the countryside respect Kangal dogs very much and consider them as a friend, a part of the family.
4:17 dude was coping hard with his small kangals 😅
Kangal : kurulu düzenim var yeğenim yoksa Sivas a niye dönmeyim
HAHAHSHAJHA
Ashshshssh efsane yorum
HAHAHAHHA
Müq yorum
Ya enischte biz burda hiç rahat dıyil
Biz çocukken Sivas'ta annemin amcasının.çok büyük sürüleri vardı ve onları korumak için kangal köpekleri vardı. Biz 4_5 yaşındaydık onların sırtına binerdik neler yapardık ama onlar çok akıllı çok sevecen canlılardı bizim çocuk olduğumuzu bilirlerdi ve bize asla ses çıkarmazlardı. Onlar muhteşem koruyucu aynı zamanda muhteşem bir aile dostudur.
Türkçe yazdığınızdan dolayı sanırım pak soru almamışsınız . bari ben yazayım dedim Sıvas tan saygılarımla.
The old dog this is so true. In my village in Turkey, Giresun we had an old folk who would just wander with us as we walked through the hazelnut trees which are common in Giresun. They would keep us company even tho they are not ours at all. We could give them some bread and stuff and they would stay infront of our house for like a week or 2-3 days, then go wanderinga again. Its nice to have a company of a dog that is twice my height when its standing. And especially when i was little, i was pretty small that i could ride em like a horse if i tried to lol they were so sweet.
My grandad has a farm in Bursa, Turkey. It was a good 30 minute walk from the closest village but when we were little and wanted snacks and stuff we would walk to it. I remember one time me and my two cousins were heading back from the village late so it was pretty dark. Just when we left the outskirts of the village we started getting surrounded by 3 or 4 street dogs who wanted what was in our bags and seen we were small so thought it was easy pickings. Out of nowhere my grandad's kangal Rambo started chasing them all away then immediately ran back up and inspected us one by one. He must have followed us from the farm to the village in the morning when we left and waited for us to leave the village all day. Cried my eyes out when he passed.
:(
So sad
:(
Rambo hhhha
Nice story.
Hayatımda ilk defa adı Dave olan Sivas kangal görüyorum..
bende soyadı başer olan birini
@@ercanbilgic85 Bende soyadına bu kadar çekmemiş bir yorum yapanı görüyorum
@@emre3575 bende boş yere laf sokmaya çalışan birini
@@kurtubakurtuba4907 Kendi yorumlarını okusaydın keşke bana gerek kalmazdı
Sanki biz hep Türk ismi koyuyoz yaa.benimkinin ismi Alex 😊😊
I am always amazed and impressed at how easily Anneka interacts with any and all dog breeds. No matter what dog breed she is instantly accepted. She truly has a beautiful soul
lol
I would lay down on her feet too. She is a very attractive and sweet lady.
Yes, she does.
I am a Turk in America. Today I was walking in the forest. I saw a family with a big dog. Right away I recognized that the dog is a Kangal. We had a quick chat with the family. They fall in love with the dog and Turkey. It was a 5 years old beautiful Kangal. I am not a dog person but for some reason there is something special about this dog and I want a Kangal :)
12 dislikes from wolves
Greeks :p
ehehehe
Ooo hocam seni buralarda görmek. 😁
@@Samsun55 Ben me? Liveleak? I am on there.
Yes true, but these dogs indirectly 'save' wolves as they chase them off. Humans would be culling, shooting and poisoning more wolves without them. I adore the wolf over every animals, so don't worry, I'm not abandoning my fav animal.
My mother used to live in a small village before she got married , they had a kangal .After she got married she visited her family after a long time .Their kangal didnot recognize her and bit her , it understood its fault and they said it cried for days with shame and didnt look to my mother's face .Kangals are very clever and emotional animals.
Thats crazy kangals are very smart and loving dogs
Abartmayin aq, benim ki de keman caliyordu, sonra teli koptu diye uzuntusunden agladi:))
@@bulentbaran4563 salak
@@tomrishak3782 la bebe
@@cheguevara1523 what was about that research? These dogs aren't your school project. Do you have a farm or living in the mountains with your flock, they are not a pet, you get them and you think they will be very happy with your love, right? No way my friend, they need to work, guard their flock, run after preditors then they might look after your care...
We have a big mixed dog. There’s a lot of guesses for what he is, one is Kangal/lab mix. A Rottweiler attacked my sister & our dog broke off a steel wire like it wasn’t even there, charged the Rottweiler, & as a 100lb puppy, sat down on the Rottweiler, held him to the ground, and protected my sister. We have big coyote/wolf/wild dog hybrids. He has scared them off our property, he is gentle with our hens & protects them from raccoons & possums. He’ll circle behind small kids and herd them to adults. He’s scared off a burglar too. Really appreciate him.
So moved with the old lady's story this dog is truly a guardian but with a very bad reputation because of their raw strength & bite force. They're so much more than that, Loved the video ✔️
Helal Olsun ülkemizi arda turandan daha iyi temsil ediyorlar
Gül gül oldum
Kirvee Arda adam değil de o yüzden.
Lafklwkfşskdşqjd çıldırdım
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🤣🤣🤣
I had one. His name was Coraggio. He lived 13 years. He was a sweet soul. Very well composed, and sure. He could’ve handled any breed or species K-9 easily. His growl was a low, lion like sound. He scared the piss out of most dogs, and strangers. We bonded quite well. I held his paw on his last breath. I miss the guy. 143
Reading this I shed a tear rip coraggio
😢
Maaan.. Sorry to hear that.
Sorry for your loss mate. Lost my german shep 9 months ago. 😥
Saying he could handle any K9 species is a bit much tho.
Sheela really is an amazing soul. Something really calming about her. Loved hearing her speak about this breed
I am so impressed with Sheila's story and the way she tells it.
Other dogs: Wolfs are dangerous. Turkish Kangal Dog: Hold my beer.
First of all its wolves not wolfs kangals cant beat a grey wolf or any wolf bigger
Hold my Rakı*
Hold my ayran
hold my tulum peyniri
Hold my şalgam
bunlar da bizim gurbetçi kangallar 😀😀
hahaahah :)
jskxnsdncisnf
Taha OKAN gayet orjinal gorunuyorlar!
asimile olmuşlar aq ufaklar
I am Who I am kardeşim görünüyor diyorsun bak sende ama değil ?
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.
Beautiful! For some reason when the old lady spoke it made me cry.
Wolf: There is no dog can defeat me! Kangal: I'm about to end this man's whole career
ye 4 dogs against one wolf :)
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.
@@Fantadizzy Wolfs are never alone. U have no clue about wolfs and Kangals.
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.
Boom bam BAP bada BAP boom Poow
I have never loved a dog more in my life than my beautiful Anatolian (Kangle), Gabby. She faithfully guarded my livestock, and more importantly my children. She would never allow a predator, any predator, near my home. I miss her, desparately! Thank you Gabby!!!
I am from turkey kangal dog is a happy dog
best protective dog breed ever
I hope Turkey will export Kangals so ranchers can use them instead of stupidly culling wolf populations to near extinction like Idaho is trying to do now.
@@originallimu it is illegal but people find a way
@@amazonamazon460 yeah Turkey needs to change the policy, sheep farming is nearly obsolete in Turkey so this magnificent breed is at risk of being erased anyway. There are legit breeders in the US & elsewhere but ranchers need to know about them.
This old lady is such an angel, I kept crying the entire time when she was talking, idk her but I love and care for her as a fellow human being. Thank you for being such an amazing and loving doggo owner
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. ❤️
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.
Aww, what country?
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.
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.
no one cares
Amirul Islam no ones care what u think either
Looks like the final Pokémon evolution of a pug
How dare you compare the mighty kangals with puny pugs! 😤😤 (But i get what you're trying to say)
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA ON POINT!!!
Ahhahahaha
Congratulations your pugamon has evlobed to a kanalmon
Those kangals will eat a pug for dessert
Great dogs...my parents actually got a similar dog in western Afghanistan in the mid 70s. Bought him as a pup from sheppards. Ears and tails had been cropped. Not as tall as a kangal but wider and weighed almost 170 pounds when it reached maturity. I believe it was a mix...possibly armenian gampr, kangal or alabai. Amazing dog and never understood why not more popular in the US given livestock predation.
Bc Americans believe their guns are the only kind of protection they need. Trigger happy culture.
Thanks for posting this! I enjoyed learning about these wonderful dogs.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
He put his paws on her shoulders and looked into her soul. Dogs are such beautiful beings.
;_;
Better than Cats. Literally.
Last time I did that to a woman I got a restraining order :/
@@crusaderofthelowlands3750 same man... Same
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.
İngilterede: Dave Türkiyede: Karabaş
Eee?
Ozaman Ingilterede:jackson Turkiyede:semih :P
@@berkay2022 evet ?
türkiyede karabas oldugunu nerden gordun? benim karabası gordunmu
Helal olsun
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.
These are the most protective and happy dogs I have ever seen.
Love the older British lady. No one could have explained a kangal behavior better. She almost gave me tears
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..
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.
@ 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
@@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
She did give me tears. 🥲
I have two here on my land in Texas. Brothers from the same litter. Six years old now. Best two animals I have ever had.
I watched a video once where they had 3.. on a sheep farm... one got alerted... took off like a bolt, the second one followed, but stayed back a bit.. the 3rd one stayed with the flock.. all the while they were barking at each other ... amazing dogs.
Have you ever heart about Panter Kangals?
OMG, I was just saying I want one, and I bet it would be hard to find a breeder in Texas!
What you have is mixed breed Anatolians not true Kangal dogs
@@neilmurray7842 You don't have a clue what I have or where I got them. STFU
This has made me feel a world better. We found Scooby on a Facebook page a high school friend of mine said he was 12 weeks old and had too much trouble someone needs to get him today. When I looked into his eyes I just knew they were kind, he's 15 weeks old now and when we found out his breed I was scared. All these videos looked so horrible I have little kids and they labeled his breed a Kangal, a killer dog. That's not what I see and I glad this video agrees. It gives me hope. Thank you.
This old lady can really tell a story. I'd sit and listen to her all day.
When i was 4 or 5 years old, we had one female Kangal she was old and she was like mother to me, always took care of me, always walked by my side. She was like lion and she could rip my head off any moment if she want to but she never got angry to me how hard i bother her. ❤ I miss her so much.
Oh what a wonderful story. God bless you❣
adamsin reis
My boy is the most wonderful companion , when he curls up next to me , it's so comforting , as I live alone in Montana . That feeling as a child would be so deeply comforting !
need contact of a good breeder in turkey.working dog lines only please.
Awwww....
I remember a situation, when I was 8yro. My family and me were on vacation in the Marmara region. One evening we were walking back to the hotel, when I spotted a group of street dogs, one of them being a very large Kangal. He walked up to us and accompanied us back to the hotel. While my mom was scared out of her mind, I never felt any safer like I felt in this peticular situation.
''Them streets be dangerous, you need protection, bub''
We were in the park with about 10 dogs and someone came with a Kangal. The Kangal stopped and turned around at the edge of the group and started barking the whole time. My Golden Retriever was so impressed she joined him also barking. The Kangal was protecting the whole group of people and dogs
Lies
Bollocks
@@danielheffernan6916 ........ Are you related to 'Doug Heffernan king of Queens' (good TV series)
Whenever I see a coil, my eyes fill with tears. It is a very protective and intelligent breed. They never harm babies and children, they protect their acquaintances to death.
Coil ne lan 😂😂😂😂😂
My grandparents lived their whole life in Anatolia/MESOPOTAMIA in the mountains. They had lots of animals especially sheep and cows. There is no better security in the whole world for these animals except their kangals. These dogs aren't comparable with any other dogs. My grandfather always joked when he said "your grandmother would never be able to give me more love than my kangals 😂"... R. I. P. grandparents 😘
@@ahmetrefikeryilmaz4432 of course...!
There was a stray Kangal in my neighbourhood when i was a kid. I call her a stray just in name though, you maybe know that there’s no such thing as a stray animal in Turkey since we pretty much treat animals better than humans. She would always follow me around, circle around me when i was walking to my school. I didn’t really understand what she was doing when i was little but i get it now. She was defending me from the other “stranger” dogs from other neighbourhoods i pass through.
What ever happened
he ztn o yüzden iki günde bir internete köpek/kedilerin kesilip işkence edilip öldürülme videoları çıkıyo, insanlar kamyon dolusu köpeği ormana salıyo
@Sağgerici Solgerici ne hoşt
@@yert1832 Maalesef dediklerinin doğruluk payı var. Yine de dünyada hayvanseverliğimizle ün salmışız. Avrupa'da sokak hayvanlarının (kedi, güvercin, köpek, v.s) beslenmesi veya sevilmesi Türklerdeki kadar yaygın ve alışılagelmiş değil.
the kangal knows how fierce he/she is that no neighbouring hounds can match it
Saw a pack of these guys when I was in Turkey. Very territorial, very fast, but if in good conditions, they can also be very friendly.
I am from turkey I have more den 100 kangal in my life These are not kangal mix raised half kangal probably
@@Anatolia0827 well we also have s kangal
@@Rayven-gb7tc where you from do you have photos
I live in the Philippines and there's only like 3 Kangal breeds in this country my dad imported our dog Iman(name of Kangal) he came from the us
@@Rayven-gb7tc do you sell it cuz maybe i will buy from some in future. kangal puppy are not only good hunting wolves its also the best guard dog they are effective dog specially in philippines to many idiot burglars kangal can obliterated them so i prefer them as me and fiance guard dog
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!
I loved this video/story. Thank you for posting this.
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.
Oh poor thing, I hope someone rescued it :(
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.
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
Mine bites!!
I would not want to force these dogs😂😂
Had one for 14 years. Gentle, caring, intelligent best friend. A fantastic guardian, very stable character, kind to friends and family, not so kind to trespassers. Wonderful animal.
I had a great dog for 14 years too. He wasn't a kangal, but an incredible dog, just the same. I will always miss him, and I'm grateful for ever having known him.
I definitely did not expect that level of cuddle. 😂❤❤❤
My brother in law in albania had one and I played with it when he was a pup and then when we went back about 6 months later I went out to his fenced area and he came over and looked as if he was relaxed and happy to see me so I went to pet it and it latched on to my hand and I can tell you it definitely has the strongest bite I have ever felt. I understand it was completely my fault and after giving it a goats leg bone to chew on in the presence of my brother in law we became friends again. I was sad to hear that it passed away at about 1 and a half years old due to stomach issues.
they are the most loved dogs in Turkey especially in the villages because they are loyal ,protective ,calm and strong with fighting wolves to save the sheeps .
@The Most Interesting Man On KZhead Ofcourse not against a pack, you usually have 2 or 3 kangals that should be enough for a pack of 6-8 wolves. Would you fight against a bunch of hooligans on your own? yeah...
@The Most Interesting Man On KZhead what a math
The Most Interesting Man On KZhead they're not there to kill the wolves or win the fight; they simply want to protect their territory, whether by intimidating a lone wolf or fighting to the death, they do what they gots to do.
The Most Interesting Man On KZhead maybe versus 1wolf
@@chromberries7329 yeah that's why Kangals are used for shielding by the villagers of Turkey , to some Turkish farmers they even kill the wolves !!
In Turkey,before the industrial farming and ranches were introduced, usually children would become shepherds of the village (it is still true for some underdeveloped parts of Turkey). My father was one such shepherd of his mountaintop village in Sivas when he was a little kid. Herding more than 100s of sheep whole day on the mountains kilometers away from the village where a wolf pack can descend,an eagle can swoop and lift a child, or a hungry bear can attack. Of course,the loyal,loving and diligent kangal dogs would make the first line of defence against such threats. Once during a cold winter,several wolves attacked around the house of my father family. Their kangal defended the turf with ferocity,fighting against 3 wolves at once. He defended long enough for my grandfather to call for help of other villagers,and they routed the wolves after killing 3 of them. The kangal lost both her front legs and had severe damage on her body, so they had to put her down. It's still amazing to know my father survived that day thanks to a kangal.
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Cool story bro.. God gave you your dad by this mighty kangal’s help
That's why this breed is considered by many as their heart and soul. That old lady said, first time she looked into the eyes of her first kangal, the dog looked right into her soul.
fazla sallama moruk burdakinler inanıyomuş gibi yapıyo yabancılar inanmaz
@@muamma5091 neye?
Dave was such a lover boi, look at that smile when he's leaning into Anneka
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Sheila is a beautiful storyteller and Kangals an amazing breed.
"actual wolf blood runs through their veins" - every other dog breed: am I a joke to you?
They're one of the oldest and most primal versions of dogs too
@@tibo6749 one of the oldest breeds? Maybe. Most "primal"? Primal is a word with no meaning, biologically. And no, this isn't how genetics and evolution works.
@@cjohnson3836 primal refers to it being closer to the ancestors than most modern dogs
@@tibo6749 No, it doesn't. I've already stated, genetics and evolution doesn't work like this. And the word "modern" has no biological meaning here, either. The words you're looking for are "primitive" and "derived". And old does not equal primitive. You are drastically oversimplifying the matter, and with no evidence.
@@cjohnson3836 i think they are trying to say that these "dogs" have more feral traits than other dog breeds. Therefore they mistakenly used words like "oldest" or "primordial".
If you want to see real kangals you need to go to Sivas in Turkey.
Those are even bigger xD.
I see in capadoccia so beautiful smart dogs
Facts in Turkey isn’t the manga the national dog and not allowed to sell out the country? I remember reading something like that somewhere on a Turkish page
@@tg_recap3592 u are right it is illegal
@Jay chan It is called ''SİVAS'' with an ''S'' at the end. It comes from the word Sebaste.
Sheila is a legend. I could listen to her tell stories all day. N
Dad owned two at his farm. Although he didn’t raise sheep or cattle he had the dogs for protection. They barked a lot when strangers came to visit. When you told them to stop they would right away. When we were away nobody with bad intentions would bother to come to the ranch. They were aware of the the dogs. These are very loyal to their owners and families. They are work animals. You can’t sit on the couch and constantly hug them. Don’t consider having them if you live in hot humid southern States. They love cold and snow.
şimdi sivas'da koyun gütmek vardı bakışı atmışsın reis, acın acımdır. 5:18
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kopek koyun gudemezkı haha
Sende sivaslısın galiba?
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reis yaktım be mdcklsnvklfsnv
In Turkey they call the Kangals “ayibogan” which means literally “bearchoker”. Sometimes they don’t kill the enemy but they use their front legs to choke the enemy using their body weight. They really are strong guys
yok lan öyle bi adlandırma
@@enesb.3866 Nasıl yok?
kangallarla ugrasan yakınım var mesela ben cok duydum ayıboğan terimini.
@@enesb.3866 tabi ki var... lakap işte
@@enesb.3866 Hocam hiç mi köye gitmedin kangal videosu görmedin sivaslı birini tanımadın hangi mağarada yașıyorsun 😂
How Sheila Reed explained these wonderful and majestic animals was not only moving but to a fine tee, putting a lump in my throat. Where livestock and farm/ranch guarding dog, and everything else that belongs to the property is concerned, pound for pound, the Turkish Kangal would be second to none in the canine world imo. Having the strongest bite force of around 750 + psi sitting in the number one position along with agility, athleticism, endurance along with a host of other advantages that suit their working needs makes them one of the best breeds in the world. The added bonus with these amazing animals is their ability to distinguish women and children are not seen as threats, but are in need of protection in normal or general circumstances and their ability to become gentle and "unseen" extended members of the family when not on duty. How I wish I had a property big enough to have the joy of owning a few of these beautiful animals.
They are so faithful and noble, real gentle Giants.
Sheila: “They don’t hold back ever, there’s no half ways, they’re an all or nothing dog...and that’s what I love about them, I’m an all or nothing person...[they will give you their heart and soul, and I give them mine]” ❤️ thank you Sheila for describing perfectly such a noble creature. ❤️
they deff are.
That is why I believe Kengal can take down wolf. A Wolf will run after tough fight. Kengal keeps fighting.
Sounds like something a psycho would say.
Sheila the Lady with 2 Kangals is telling the real info about Kangals she deserves those Kangals. Those 2 Kangals are lucky to have her. Best wishes for her and her 2 Kangals.
nice .
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.
Old lady ne ya biraz kibar olur musun?
@@busraustun399 "Old lady" gayet kibar bir hitap şekli İngilizce'de. "Hanım teyze" gibi bir şeye karşılık geliyor.
Büşra Üstün senior whamen
@@tahabey1400 jnsdcsdj senior citizen.. old lady ne yhaa biraz kibar olur musaan
@@busraustun399 merhba ben DJ dikkat
Loved the Doberman video too. Great info.
Thank you for this!!! Beautiful, amazing dogs💙
The Kangals are being bred in Namibia as protection for the goats raised by villagers that cheetahs prey upon. They are trained to just chase the cheetahs away, not to kill them. This program was initiated by the Cheetah Foundation because the villagers were killing the cheetahs (an endangered species) to protect their goats. This way the villagers can live with cheetahs in the area and still know the dogs will keep their goats safe.
Clever solution. I like win win solutions
Given how much it takes to feed them, they might have been better off just letting the Cheetahs have the odd goat!
@@TonyRule How much it takes to feed them…? Huh?
@@ChynaFox The dogs...
They dont get trained to just chase animals they are bred to warn rather than attack
We have 4 big Kangal dogs in our farmhouse in Turkey. Our dogs protect our other animals in the farm as well. Even though they are giant dogs they don’t need to eat a lot of food. They also love swimming. I take them to the lake twice a month. There are many people wanting to buy our dogs but there is no way we are doing that. Kangals are very special dogs and when you look at them you must see their soul.
Such a nice comment.
İngilizce writing ödevi gibi yazmışsın Tebrik ettim
Muhammet İsa Sapmaz essay denemesi 500 kelimelik
Do u breed them too
NOT YO AVERAGE FIGHTER that makes sense
I also fell in love with the breed when I found 3 abandoned puppies which.evencually.turned to be Kangals. I still have one of them with me /the other two were adopted/ a girl called Cleo. She is the most loving dog to every living creature - dogs, cats, birds, etc. She is very calm, sensitive, intelligent. But when she barks, boy what barking she has. I just adore her and trust her 100%.
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.
The old lady explained it very well.
Numberone old😂😂😂 sorry it just comes off a bit rude😂😂😂
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@@BTtr3 well I mean she isn't young anymore, it dosent seem mean to call he old.
Since when is calling an old Lady an old lady rude?
The lady from uk who is experienced with kangals
The old lady is a fountain of knowledge she understands the true heritage of the Kangal 👍
Sheila is amazing
3 AYLIK CANE CORSOLARIN VİDEOLARINI İZLEMENİZ İÇİN HERKESİ KANALIMA BEKLERİM...
Exactly what i wanted to say! Her story was touching and was enough to make anyone realize how powerful dogs ( not just Kangals ) should be treated and respected.
@@Animal-Watch i am a Turk and her words are 100% truth. never seen a foreigner that knows that much about Kangals' inheritance and behaviour. perfect interview. thank you, too.
@@Animal-Watch In 2001 I met Sheila on an email list shared by people interested in the preservation of the Akbash and Kangal dog breeds. Sheila shared some great stories on the list. When I visited England in 2006, the Reeds invited me to their home, and I enjoyed wonderful hospitality, including great stories from the lives of the Reeds and the history of the Kangal breed in Turkey, in England, etc. Mike had not been very active on the email list, but when I met him in person he told great stories (all truthful, of course) and shared his insights with me. I was honored. The Reeds also showed me some excellent Kangals kept by them and friends of theirs. Thank you Animal Watch for capturing some excellent moments with the Reeds (and the classic Kangals in their home). This video was well-done. Breed enthusiasts need to make sure that the things known by the Reeds and other early breed enthusiasts are not forgotten.
This has been really informative thanks, i have an Estrella the Portuguese version of the breed. He is a great family dog but has these behaviors thanks. Gave me a much better understanding
Thank you for sharing this very informative and wonderful video.
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.
@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?
@Dylan Anderson You stfu, if you take care of them well they will be your best friend.
One of my friend had a Kangal in their family farm and he was always complaining about it, his father loved that old dog but my friend did not, he said the Kangal sleeps all day and never seen at night, what will we do if Wolf or Bear attack to farm and animals, after death of that old dog, they got a german shepherd by request of my friend, german shepherd was barking, playing, running all of the day and was ready for anything at night but they realised their mistake when they started to loose their sheeps, they understood that Kangal was working without any advertisement... kangal is a kind of worker, it doesn't require much attention or your time, it doesn't require special food, just teach it its duty, show it the area to protect and never look back, it will do what is necessary, let it to be independent, you will see how more efficient it is.
Adamin ingilizcesi super
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
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.
Killer AND protector. Those aren't mutually exclusive, sometimes you need to kill things to protect what you care about.
That's something Liam neeson would say
Yup. And they're pretty harsh towards strangers, let it be humans or other animals so you might want to socialise them from a young age if you don't want them to be overly protective. They're usually not good with little kids since they don't tolerate their ears and tails being pulled on though.
Kar Tibir that’s false, they’re a strong dog so they don’t mind their ears being pulled by kids. They are a very family oriented dog, I used to have one and although we never had kids pull on his ears, we still had plenty of family gatherings where he was around kids and we had no problems whatsoever. In fact most of the time we had kids around he’d lie down next to them looking for a nice belly rub!
@@LMMA-ng5ug I guess the ones I've seen were just extra aggressive towards strangers since they haven't been socialised. I've only met kangals that were being exclusively used as shepherds, hording cows, goats, sheep and what else. So it'd be normal to assume they don't come in contact with too many people.
Dont to litrature
wolf : im the best hunter!! Kangal : Hold my bone!
hahaha XD
İm from Turkey and kangals are not beat a Wolf at 1v1 kangals always attack as 3-4-5 to a wolf.
@@boradumlu3241 Kardeş şu büyük i ni büyük ı (I) yazicaksin elim ayağım titrio gece gece
I m from sivas. Sivas is Fatherland for Kangals. We had two big kangals. And someday this Kangals kill the bear and save to life of Honey salesman . eventually KAngals is the best guard in the world 😉
@@furkanakan8154 Thats rlly awesome man i know
Great Presentation, friend of mine got one young lady from that race and i was pretty impressed about this special dog! It is like described, my friend has a dougther (7) and does a lot of activity with them, works perfect and at home the dog is like a watching carpet to cuddle, great dogs, but sure not for Beginners!
I grew up as a kid 4-8yrs old with a dog that definitely looks and acts like these Kangols. This dog loved me so much that I fell down with so much affection. This dog depised anyone outside of its little family.
Gurbette de olsa sivaslı sivaslıdır...
bildiyim kadariyla safkanlarain ulke dsina cikmasi yasak
Kerim Aliyev olsun yarı sivaslı olsa da sivaslıdır 😂😂😂😂
@@cemdeniz1129 yatdi balik yan gider diyosun olsun
Kerim Aliyev hayır öyle bişi demiyorum.
@@kerimaliyev8952 yanlis biliyorsun kangal köpeği tüm dunyada yetiştirilen bir ırk.
We just recently added a Kangal to our farm, and he's by far the best dog I've ever owned. That's not to say just anyone should go out and buy one. I definitely think they're suited to certain environments. But he is so intelligent and loyal, right by my side at all times without a leash, even just as a puppy. He's calm, doesn't jump, and constantly scanning his environment for threats. He loves his goats and is gentle with our water fowl and poultry as well. He watches out for me, just as much as he looks out for his livestock. He is understandably hesitant of newcomers, but once he realizes they're not a threat, he love them too. Love the breed!
Thank you, nicely said.
Kangal's are powerfull dogs but more importantly they are clever as wolfs. Thats why they are very effective against wolfs. and for that the breed is largely common in Turkey.
@AS YT wait so the kangals took the sheep to eat amd brought them back while the humans were somewhere else?
@@cesar-lf1jw yes some kangals take the sheep in the morning to the countryside and take them back at night without a human. I used to watch a documantery about a farmer family in Canada who owns Kangals and Kangals were taking the sheep out and protect and herd them all day and take then back at night. Sounds unbelievable but some Kangals do that in Turkey and all over the world.
And they know how to interact with kids around.
I have owned a Kangal for the past 11 years. He is territorial and may bite if someone comes in his yard. However, he will not wonder off property. When I introduce him to workers he accepts them. Off property he loves all but drunk big men. He has never bitten anyone but has showed his teeth. He loves me and wants to be my side 24/7. I don't need a leash to control him. He does what I say. He doesn't alert to other dogs or fight. However, a 7 year old Doberman tried to mount my Buddy but quickly withdrew when Buddy showed his teeth. A smart move for sure. I love my Kangal. John Lewis Florida
The ankles of the coil are thick. And they have forelock on their feet. In addition, their eyes are more frowning. There is a black color from their nose to their forehead. And that black color is whole. You can recognize them by their bone structure and by opening their feet forward and opening them left and right in case of danger. Real coils don't bite. It attacks and knocks out the enemy by hitting him with his chest. It waits until its owner arrives. If the enemy moves then he will kill it. It is a very noble animal and it is forbidden to be taken abroad. You cannot find everyone. But there are places that sell it. If anything attacks the owner or especially the babies or children of the house, then you will meet the real face of the kangal. It shatters people. Because children are sacred objects for them. They are protecting childs from enemies until die.
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
Kangals are real noble knights :) Strong, balanced, calm, gentle and incredibely protective.
Their eyes. This is what i love the most in dogs and wolves. So expressive, so mesmerizing..
so true
Beautiful piece
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.
Never seen a better, interesting and touching documentation about the Turkish Kangal before. Thank you for all your work, and thanks to Sheila Reed.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
Saw them for the first time in 1996. We were traveling by car between Kas and Anatalya . We saw a flock of sheep crossing the road and could then discern a large dog standing between our approaching car and the sheep. We moved forward to go through the sheep but the dog refused to move and slowly curled back his lips. We stopped. The flock moved through to graze and the dog backed off the road watching us the whole time. What a guardian! When we got to Antalya we saw some children and pups on a side street we were walking on and stopped. The young mother of the kids answered our questions about Kangal dogs as the mother of the pups watched us. The woman said we could sit and of course the pups approached us. The dog mum just watched us as we played with her pups. She knew we were no threat to her pups at all. Beautiful, strong incredibly loyal dogs.I saw one years later back in Australia and the owner said he had 4 dogs which protected his deer farm in the Yarra Valley.
Come to yarra again. We will be glad 🙂 Yarra gel ( Turkish version)
@@fenkafas8234 Eşeksin
There is a video of a ram attacking a shepherd. She had two dogs, a Kangal and an Australian shepherd. The video is shot by an approaching car, and you see the Kangal approach to take care of the car, but the Aussie goes to help too, that’s when the ram attacks the (human) shepherd, you can tell the Aussie knows he dropped the ball, when the shepherd takes a second hit from the ram.
Thank you so much for this very informative Vid.
I listened/watched Sheila’s story 3 times. Love Kangals but currently we have Lab/Retriever/Maremma mix and he is awesome