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 can ...

As global temperatures rise, dog breeders in Turkey have noticed a peculiar shift in the fur color of Kangal dogs, a breed well-known for its distinctive white coat. Once thick and porcelain-white, ...

The Rottweiler is thought to be one of the oldest dog breeds. Its origin dates back to Roman times. These dogs were kept as herder or driving dogs. They marched over the Alps with the Roman legions, ...

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 ...

In researching an ideal guardian for my farm, I discovered the magnificent Kangal Dog. The Kangal Dog has routes back to the 12 th century where shepherds in Turkey bred the giant dog to protect their ...

The best herd-protecting dogs of the world -- Kangal, Aksaray Malaklisi, Anadolu bandog and Anadolu whitehead -- are all found in Turkey, according to a Turkish dog breeder. Akif Metin, owner of a ...

The Kangal is an ancient livestock guardian dog from the Sivas region of Turkey They have been bred for hundreds of years to ...

In this file photo, a Turkish Kangal dog, a huge, adorable and possibly the best herd-protecting dog in the world, is seen standing tall with its owner. (Xinhua) by Burak Akinci ANKARA, Feb. 19 ...

Liane Hansen reads e-mail from Weekend Edition listeners about the first Iraqi officer to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger school, Kangal dogs and the world's oldest democracy. You're listening to ...