Kangal Breed Information & Characteristics

The Kangal is a breed that has an average to high tendency to gain weight if their weight is not closely monitored. It is important to maintain a balance between exercise and food intake to keep them at a healthy weight. This can be achieved by scheduling at least one daily walk and engaging in regular playtime with them.

Unfortunately, the Kangal is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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Kangal dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Kangal.

The Kangal dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

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The coat of a Kangal falls in the medium length category.

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A Kangal can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Kangal dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Kangal is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Kangals may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

The Kangal is a breed known for its tendency towards being antisocial. These dogs typically prefer solitude and may not enjoy constant interaction with people. They may not be suitable for households with a lot of social activity or for people who are looking for a dog that enjoys the company of others.

The Kangal dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Kangal breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Kangal is a breed that is known for drooling quite a lot. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds. Kangal is one of them. If you dislike the presence of drool and the potential for saliva spots on your clothes, it may be best to consider a different dog breed. Drooling is a normal part of their physiology but it's important to consider if it's something you can handle.

Kangal dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

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Kangals are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kangal, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kangals usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Kangal is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Kangal should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

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For an average 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Kangals has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Kangal is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Kangal is not an apartment-friendly dog breed. This dog breed is best in a home with a large, fenced-in yard. They are not suited for apartment life and can become destructive due to pent up energy from being in a small space.

Kangals are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Kangals are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Kangals are below average dog friendly dogs. Kangal dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Kangals are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Kangals have an average level of playfulness. The Kangals, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Kangal dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.