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 ...

Known to have a bite stronger than a lion’s, the Kangal dog breed is a force to be reckoned with. Originally bred in Turkey to work as a livestock guardian, this protective and loyal guard dog ...

A Long Island man was charged with animal cruelty for the second time in a month – after he allegedly failed to get proper medical care for his badly battered Kangal Shepherd puppy, who was ...

Munim Raghid, 26, had been charged with animal cruelty in December 2024 for allegedly neglecting his dog — an adult Kangal Shepherd — to the point of emaciation, Suffolk County prosecutors said.

Kangal Shepherd Dog. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Kangals aren't for apartment living or casual strolls around the block. They need daily challenges—both mental and physical—to stay balanced.