Machelle1964
Posted : 4/9/2007 8:38:35 AM
Found this much
The
Kangal Dog is the national [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_breed]dog breed[/link] of [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey]Turkey[/link]. This large dog (which can often grow as large as 140 pounds (64 kg) was originally used as a [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livestock_guardian_dog]Livestock guardian dog[/link], but has been increasing in popularity as a [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_dog]guard dog[/link]. It is of an early [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastiff]mastiff[/link] type with a solid, pale tan or sabled coat, and with a black mask; indeed, another name for the breed is
Karabash or
black head.
The breed is often referred to as a [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep_dog]sheep dog[/link], but it does not herd its charges. Instead, it is developed to live with the flock and act as a [link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livestock_guardian_dog]livestock guardian dog[/link], fending off wolves and jackals. The Kangal Dog's protectiveness and gentleness with small children and animals has led to its growing popularity as a guardian for families as well, as it watches members of its flock with extreme devotion.