The Kangal Shepherd Dog is a breed of large livestock guardian dog in Sivas, Turkey. Originally the breed served people of Anatolia for thousands of years and continues to be a popular dog breed in Turkey. While the Kangal Shepherd Dog is often referred to as a sheep dog, it is not a herding dog, but rather a flock guardian that lives with the flock of sheep to actively fend off predators of all sizes. There are subtle variations given in the standards used by different countries when describing the height and weight. All FCI Anatolian Shepherd Dogs now have the breed name of: Kangal Shepherd Dog.
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