A DOG normally used to fight off wolves and bears in its native Turkey is on the loose in Croydon after savaging a teenage girl. The giant Turkish Kangal dog, which can weigh up to 12-stone and can… ...

Shepherds refer to a successful dog as “a Kangal that strangled a wolf.” But despite their strong emotional bond to their helpmates, they use a heavy hand.

Breeders in western Montana have imported the dogs since 2009, and 20 Kangals were imported from Turkey in 2014 for a joint research program on wolf predation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

"The Kangal dog is Anatolia's ancient legacy," he said. "It is quick, swift, agile, nimble, strong and smart. At the same time, it has a wolf-like appearance that sets it apart from other dog breeds." ...

To address the increased threat, ranchers have adopted larger breeds like Akbash, Kangal, and Anatolian dogs. These ancient Turkish breeds, known for their size and powerful bite, can weigh over ...

Statistics vary, but a wolf’s bite force is between 400 psi and 1,500 psi. Kerns runs eight guard dogs at a cost of $500 a month in feed. ... ‘If you’ve got wolves, you want Kangal dogs. ...

Breeders in western Montana have imported the dogs since 2009, and 20 Kangals were imported from Turkey in 2014 for a joint research program on wolf predation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

"The Kangal dog is Anatolia's ancient legacy," he said. "It is quick, swift, agile, nimble, strong and smart. At the same time, it has a wolf-like appearance that sets it apart from other dog breeds." ...