Editor’s note: The kangal (pronounced khan-ghahl) is a breed of large livestock guarding dog originating from the city of Sivas in central Turkey. The breed is not used for herding, but to defend ...

A large white sheep dog from the cold mountains of Anatolia is a national symbol in Turkey. The Kangal is considered such an important cultural heritage that the Turkish government funds efforts to ...

The Kangal is a unique type of dog known as the Kangal Shepherd or the Turkish Kangal. It is a large and powerful breed that originated in the town of Kangal in the Sivas province of Turkey.