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Guardian Dog Grouplarge🌍 Turkeylivestock guardian
Kangal Dog
Calm, protective, independent, watchful
Popularity
715
Turkish flock guardian famed for protective instinct; steady and independent.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
fairly short, harsh outer coat, dense soft undercoat
Colors
fawn to dun with black mask
Male height
30–32 in
Female height
28–31 in
Male weight
110–145 lb
Female weight
90–120 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
4