The Rottweiler is thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds. Its origin dates back to Roman times. These dogs were kept as herder or driving dogs. They marched over the Alps with the Roman legions, ...

Kangal dogs are no ordinary guardians,they are elite protectors bred to defend flocks, farms, and families in some of the harshest environments on Earth. In this intense and dramatic video, you'll ...

Kangal, Kangal all the way. If a Kangal will be used to guard sheep, its trainer begins leaving it alone with lambs as a puppy to ensure that it becomes accustomed to their smell of lambs.

But adults can easily weigh around 140 pounds, and they were bred to fight wolves. Now they're so closely protected that to export a Kangal, you need a permit from the Turkish military.

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 ...

It is said that two Kangal dogs are able to protect herds of over 200 sheep; pretty impressive! Turkish Shepherds bred the dog for over 800 years harnessing their natural size and breeding a ...

The Kangal is known for its protective instincts and is often used as a guard dog for property or livestock. But that doesn’t mean they’re inherently dangerous.

The young Kangal Shepherd was found to have a fractured pelvis and back legs, the DA’s office said. Meanwhile, the neighbor who likely saved the pup’s life went knocking on doors in hopes of ...

So Shold got a Kangal and Akbash pair and now breeds them for other ranchers at about $800 a head. How good the dogs turn out to be depends largely on their nature, said Shold.