A shepherd dog of the "Sivas Kangal" breed, is seen at a breeding farm in Sivas, in the central Anatolian province of Turkey, some 450km east of the capital, Ankara, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

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 ...

The Kangal is an ancient livestock guardian dog from the Sivas region of Turkey They have been bred for hundreds of years to protect sheep from wolves and bears large predators They were also family ...

A large white sheep dog from the cold mountains of Anatolia is a national symbol in Turkey. The Kangal is considered such an important cultural heritage that the Turkish government funds efforts ...

Australian farmers trying to protect livestock from wild dogs and foxes have found that Anatolian Shepherds, or Kangal dogs, as they are known back in Turkey, are keeping their animals safe like ...

There’s no sneaking up on Zahara, a Kangal shepherd guard dog, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at the home of her masters, Benny and Jan Hileman, along Allen Canyon Loop southeast of Wallowa.

Shepherd dogs of the "Sivas Kangal" breed, are seen at a breeding farm in Sivas, in the central Anatolian province of Turkey, some 450km east of the capital, Ankara, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.