Choosing between a Kangal and an Anatolian shepherd can feel like comparing twins who grew up in different towns. Both are ...

SIVAS, Turkey -- For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey's central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of pride ...

A new detailed comparison outlines nine major differences between the Kangal and Anatolian shepherd, two Turkish livestock guardian breeds often confused with each other. The report contrasts their ...

ALLEN CANYON — A local couple recently upped their animal defense with a pair of Kangal shepherd puppies to replace their aging rottweilers. “They’ll protect all the animals and your children,” said ...

There’s no sneaking up on Zahara, a Kangal shepherd guard dog Oct. 28 at the home of her masters, Benny and Jan Hileman, along Allen Canyon Loop southeast of Wallowa. Kangals are bred to be alert, ...

ALLEN CANYON — In an area where predators are far from uncommon, what’s the best defense? Dogs, says one couple, who recently acquired two Kangal shepherd puppies to replace their aging Rottweilers.

SIVAS, Turkey (AP) - For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey’s central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of ...