Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

Playful
Goofy
Protective
Willing

Kangals shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Boxmatians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Kangal if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Boxmatians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Turkey

Europe

Mastiff-type

Boxer and Dalmatian

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Designer Breed Registry
Designer Canine Registry

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Fawn
Sable

White
Black
Pied

Kangals have medium-length coats.

Boxmatians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

A Boxmatian can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Kangals have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Boxmatians struggle with new environments and lifestyle changes, preferring familiarity.

While the Kangal breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Boxmatian breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Usually Very Healthy

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Blood Count

Kangals are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Boxmatians thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

Boxmatian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Kangals need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Boxmatians need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Kangals have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Boxmatians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Kangal drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Boxmatian has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Kangal dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Boxmatians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk

Walk agility, Walking, Sleeping, Eating Snacks, Petting, Swimming

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.

Boxmatians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boxmatian, it's at least 12 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.

In general most Boxmatians usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Ideally, Boxmatian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 50-90 pound (23 - 41 kg) Boxmatian feed 3 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 cost of a Boxmatian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a Boxmatian is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Boxmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Boxmatians have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Kangals are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boxmatians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Kangals are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Boxmatians are not cat friendly.

Kangals are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boxmatians are not very stranger friendly.

Kangals have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Boxmatians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Kangals are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Boxmatians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.