![Turkish Kangal Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-09/Turkish-Kangal1.jpg__2.png?itok=v2-vWXyg)
Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Exercise needs: | 4/5 |
Easy to train: | 5/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 4/5 |
Likes other pets: | 3/5 |
Energy level: | 4/5 |
Grooming needs: | 4/5 |
Shedding: | 3/5 |
The Turkich Kangal Dog breed can suffer from:
- Hip dysplasia
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
None but there are several recommended schemes that the Kennel Club recommends which can be found here.
Powerful and protective, yet calm and controlled, the Kangal is aloof towards strangers and willing to take courageous action if necessary. As a pet dog, it is crucial that the Kangal is well socialised with people, livestock, pets and children, and well managed such that they may never make a mistake – with a dog of this size, errors of judgement are not acceptable. Although intelligent, as with many livestock guardian breeds, they are independent thinkers, capable of making decisions without the input of a human handler, and very willing to do so if they feel it is necessary. Training them is not easy, and they are absolutely not suited to the inexperienced owner.