HISTORY

The history of Kangal dogs, which Evliya Çelebi describes as "as strong and massive as a lion" in his “Seyahatname”, is based on ancient Anatolian civilizations and has a very deep-rooted past, whose homeland is Anatolia.

The Kangal dog breed is a world-renowned domestic breed because of its advanced sense of smell and vision, courage, resistance to harsh climatic conditions, friendly and loyal to humans, protecting the herd against external threats.

MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES

The hair of the Kangal dogs is short and dense, and the color varies from dirty white to light yellow and light brown. The body is large and muscular, the chest is wide and deep. Mouth, eyes and ears are black. The tail is curved upwards. His eyes are in shades of brown. The nose is blunt when the head is large and the ears are of medium length and tilted. Legs are thick, claws are large.

BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS

Kangal dogs fulfill the duty of protecting the herd independently of the shepherd. Since female dogs are more susceptible to wolves, at least one female coil must be present in the herd. Protective behaviors are instinctive. It should be noted that the Kangal dogs in the herd are siblings. Because brothers take care of each other and do not abandon their brothers.

While the Kangal dog is very loyal to its owner, they are reactive to strangers. However, they do not react to anyone when their owner is with them. They are very compassionate dogs. They are harmless to women and children.

EDUCATION

The training of Kangal Dogs is no different from the basic training techniques used in dog training. However, since Kangals are free-spirited and leading shepherd dogs in terms of their temperament, they can do their job well without the need for rigorous training.

The Kangal dog breed is a world-renowned domestic breed because of its advanced sense of smell and vision, courage, resistance to harsh climatic conditions, friendly and loyal to humans, protecting the herd against external threats.

Average body weight in females and males is 50-60kg; height at withers 70-80cm height at rump 70*80cm body length 75-85cm chest circumference 85-90cm head length 25-30cm face length 13-15cm mouth circumference 25-30cm. The side view of the body is rectangular.

REPRODUCTION and EXPOSITION

The male may become available for mating at the age of one and a half years. If the female is small, hymen is not applied when she is 10-12 months old. Females enter the estrus period approximately every 180 days. The estrus lasts for about 10-21 days. Feminine in anger; He looks at because there is one, he searches the gaze at the doors. Doesn't follow orders.

PREGNANCY

The gestation period of Kangal dogs is approximately 58 – 63 days. This period varies depending on factors such as the age of the female, the number of pregnancies she has had, and her nutritional status. In the first month of pregnancy, there is no change in its physical structure. After the first month of pregnancy, the female should be cared for, protected from extreme heat and cold, not allowed to be too active, and special attention should be paid to her nutrition.

BIRTH

The female's restlessness, loss of appetite, decrease in body temperature signal that the moment of birth is approaching, and the birth takes place approximately 2-3 hours after the increase in pain. Birth is usually normal. It does not require outside intervention. Kangals usually give birth to 7-8 offspring at a time.

The offspring are born in a sac filled with a jelly-like liquid in the form of a membrane, with an average of half an hour apart.

With her own effort, the mother peels off the membrane that the puppies are in, cuts the umbilical cord, and licks the puppies in order to both clean and revive them.

The eyes of the babies born are closed and their eyes are opened when they are 9-10 days old, they become fully opened from 12-14 days.

NUTRITION

Puppies can drink the milk put in front of them from the 4th week. They should suckle until they are 3-4 weeks old. When puppies are 3 weeks old, they should be accustomed to various foods in addition to mother's milk or milk substitutes. It is weaned at 6 weeks of age.

4-5 times a day until 3 months of age in Young Dogs; 3-5 months old 3 times a day; Between 5-10 months, formula should be given twice a day, at the same times every day as much as possible. Growing dogs should not be given more food than they need, because too fast growth can cause skeletal disorders.

Adult Kangals should be fed once a day and at the same time every day. A diet of approximately 2 kilograms is regulated for a medium-sized dog. 1/3 of the diet should be meat, 1/3 grain and vegetables, 1/3 water.

Adult dogs are given up to 2 Kg of the product obtained by turning barley flour, popularly known as barley meal, into dough with hot water. In addition to this, 25 g of meat and boiled, not too hard bone is given 3 times a week.

Nutrition of Old Dogs; Since the digestive efficiency is low in old dogs, products rich in nutrients and easy to digest should be given. Older dogs have low energy needs, so while increasing the quality of meals, the amount should be reduced. There may be loss of appetite due to the weakness of the sense of smell, in this case the flavor of the food should be increased. Hard foods should be avoided due to deterioration in teeth.