My Anatolian Shepherd/Chow mix male is a wonderful mobility service dog, and to him, I am his sheep! 🐑 With his help, I am out of the wheelchair for the past 5 years! He is very protective of me,being a small lady,and he will keep me stopped if a man is walking near, only allowing us to continue when he feels it's then safe. I couldn't make it without him,he stays close when pain levels are at a high level for me,comforts me with his presence,bless him!
@@gritsteel3225 tha the Kangal shares part of his DNA with the siberian wolf which is not surprising since that is where the Turkish whence came from and initially settled in anatolia some 4500 years ago,... before the word Greek meant anything
@@turistomer3702 Turks are a mixed breed of people more so Mongolian. The Greeks have been there for thousands of years. Even the name Anatolia is Greek. The fact is the Greeks had a large sheep dog that use to wear an iron spike collar, way before the Turks were in the land. Where is your evidence of wolf DNA?
@@gritsteel3225 the Greeks come from the middle east closely related to the maronites Lebanon and Egypt, I know the word annatoly means the other lands in Greek but still other people Inc. turkish lived there long before the Greeks mowed in, that also includes Greece, the sooner you realize that 'in reality noone has any birthright to any land eventhough they may have been living there for generations but only those who are worthy of the land: ie:those that treat the land and its people right, and this applies to every nation Inc, Turkish,' the sooner you can make peacewith yourselves Latin word mongol derives from the old Turkish word' Moğol 'which means the others, yes the Turkish have been mixing it a tad, many a modern nations speak turkic languages from Finland to Hungary to South Korea to the native Americans, the study for the Kangal and some other species was carried out by the Russians some years ago but no I can't prove it unless I remember the name of the institution
Maybe Antifa should squat his ranch. This place only survives by sucking groundwater. He moved outside lala land because he wanted to get away from the crazy people. Bourgi like this guy fuck up the cities and then move. And then fuck up the country. Be gone, you're not welcome.
I have 40 acres up at 6500 ft. elev. mountains , forest , lakes all around me .....I found one of these dogs wondering by herself and I took her in . she was amazing and stayed with me every where I went , walks thru the woods , truck rides ....she loved the back seat as always smiling back there . she took over the couch in the living room ....ha . I ended up finding her owner when I took her to the vet , I handed her over and it was not easy ....I miss that girl .
Ski bum, sounds a bit like my rescued Anatolian mix: loves car rides, takes over the couch or the spare bedroom, excellent with people, gentle with kids, good with most other dogs. Definitely not a working breed temperament-wise, but the one time he sensed a threat from a loose, aggressive dog, he planted himself firmly next to me and growled and showed his teeth and the other dog backed down. Several times while taking walks in the woods together, he sensed something out there that I couldn't see or hear, the fur raised on the back of his neck and he let out a low growl that sounded like a lion. I don't know what could have been out there, a Bobcat or Coyotes or the Coy-Wolf or Wolf-Dog that has been seen in the area, or even a bear, but let me tell you we didn't stick around to find out. Otherwise, it seems his job consists of begging for food, stealing food, and using his big brown eyes and good looks to charm young women into giving him attention ---- and food. He excels at all of these particular activities.
@@motolife8616 , I had read that Anatolians were typically one-owner, one-family, somewhat aloof with others, but he's a great family dog and excellent with the general public and complete strangers; I've had Saint Bernard's and a Shepherd/Dobie/Rottie mix, so I am used to large, slightly stubborn dogs, but our Anatolian mix is a gentle giant, and almost completely unfazed by anything or anyone he encounters.
Now you were just being selfish. You’re telling me you didn’t think that she had an owner imagine how her owner felt while you were keeping their dog. If you find a dog by itself take it to the vet immediately so you could find out if it has an owner before you take it home.
My father is from Sivas, Kangal where this breed originated from. And in his childhood they had one kangal dog, named jhonny(bc of dallas tv show I guess). The village they lived in had no middle school so he had to walk to another village. In the winters, due to early sunset, jhonny couldn’t recognize him coming down to house. he would bark first and if he won’t call for him and let him hear his voice, jhonny would run towards him and would bark the hell out until finally in the distance where he can recognize my dad. After that he would just walk beside him. What a cutie.
This is probably one of my favorite interviews and breeders so far! He’s very knowledgeable but doesn’t come off as cocky or condescending or “my dogs are better than theirs” and I LOVE how humane he is in his training practices and his views on the conservation of and coexisting with the wild that surrounds him!!! The breed itself is beautiful and I loved learning more about them! I have a profound respect for breeders like this and hope that one day I can be on the same level in my breeding program for Presa Canarios!
5 years ago, we adopted a puppy from a rescue. His mother was an Anatolian Shepherd. He is Black in color and the most loyal, loving and protective dog ever. Your documentary information on this breed has been the very description of our dog. Other than his color, he looks identical to your dogs. We have been so blessed to have been able to have our dog . Thank you for all this information. We never even heard of this breed until we adopted ours. God Bless.
I had never heard of this breed until we found a puppy that was abandoned & left to die. The animal shelter said she was this breed & they would not care of a puppy needing so much care. We kept her & named her Wasabi. This video is very informative. Our baby is now 6 months old. She's very smart, trains easily, protective of my daughter.
I have a 4 year old female Anatolian. We live in rural, upstate NY and have a large, fenced yard. Reagan does very well with being mostly a pet, but she does react to every sound and anything out of the norm. She likes people and some other dogs, but prefers being with just family and loves routine. She is 116 pounds of sweetheart.
Also, whom ever was stating that Kangals cant fend off and kill a wolves when needed is out of their mind. I live in an area surrounded by Wolves and most ranchers were using Pyrenees for the longest time but when the Wolves were reintroduced into the area the Pyrenees were too bulky and not Agile enough to handle them so ranchers were losing lots of dogs and livestock. They brought in the Turkish Breeds like Anatolians, Kangals and Akbash and stopped losing livestock almost immediately. They still lose a dog and livestock once in awhile but nothing like before as wolves fear these dogs.
Spud you are absolutely correct 👍✅....Kangals can easily easily take down and kill wolves...And bears which usually run off .. The Kangal is Awesome and formidable.... The bite factor and speed of these dogs are amazing and Wolves better start praying when a Kangal is chasing them...
I saw a documentary where they are using Kangals in Africa to protect sheep and goats against lions. They never bark, just wave their tales and all the dogs know, there's a lion, so they come together. One man said "since we had the Kangals we have not lost a single sheep", I live in a 3rd floor appartment, so not the dog for me, much as I'd love one.
I was curious of the outcome when the government reintroduced wolves & Grizzly bears in northern states where they had gone extinct.....about 20 years go....
Kangals are not wolf hunters. We Turks just expect from them to keep the tail straight. Because wolves dont dare to attack to a big Kangal with a straight tail if they cant outnumbered the dog like 3-4 wolf to one dog. Wolves are smart. Kangal is a no joke so even if wolves can kill a kangal they got injured and wolf dies in several days too. wolves come to farms for cheap food. But if there is a Kangal there it makes that meal pretty expemsive for wolves so they keep on hunting wild animals instead of challenge with Kangals. But sometimes here in Turkey snow covers all fır weeks and wolves got so hungry that they turn crazy. In such times we dont keep our dogs outside at nights. Because wolves are so smart and crazy in such periods. They come as a pack ambush dogs one by one and eat them. So most of the encounters between Kangal and wolf of course wolf wins. But wolves are smart and avoid injury because there is no wolf vet clinic at the mountains. So wolves genetally runs away when they see a confident straight kangal tail.
@@xzqzq They introduced gray wolfs were the smaller red wolf was once the dominant species in Mi.The coyote DNA suggest that is the case.Having hunted coyotes i have seen coyotes that are much more red with dew claws backing up the science.Those gray wolfs were released here and i believe that was and is a mistake by the biologists.The coyotes here are larger and hunt in packs.To introduce gray timber wolfs has become devastating to the deer population in the northern areas.The coyotes were already overpopulated and upsetting the balance of predator and prey.
You Sir- are a man of integrity. I can only hope more breeders and ranchers have the same mindset. As someone who is a huge fan of the Anatolian shepherd, I respect the breed enough to know they do not fit into my suburban lifestyle- will keep admiring them from afar.
This is freaking great. I love how he talked about even teaching the puppies there is a time and place to play, but not around your work. Seeing dogs work and not just living as couch-potatoes is pretty awesome!
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I was surprised to hear Turkish names, especially those that are so elegant. For those who don't know, Inci means pearl, Ela means hazel (as in eye color) and Ruh means soul / spirit.
I suppose it's because concepts of such spiritual nature precede most languages so assigned words are shared among languages. Probably Turkish borrowed it from Arabic.
Same in Kazakh language, inzhu for pearl and rukh for soul/spirit. Original names of these dogs mean that the owner got them from Turkey and breeds them preserving purity, which important. Very good dogumentary. Regarding the origin of the word *ruh* I wouldn't be surprised if it is Persian.
I live in Switzerland and they don’t have kill shelters, thank goodness. I went to one of the refuges and met a 1 year old male ASD. He was stunning. I know I couldn’t rescue him as I’m right in a city. He was very attentive and stayed close to me even when others came to see him. It seems like his family didn’t know the breed and they gave him up. Fingers crossed he can find a family that has the space and vast knowledge of these beautiful dogs. Thank you for the video.
Thanks u for complimenting mother nature,same time living in harmony with it n allowing wild animals to thrive n balancing ecological diversity.great work keep it up.
I personally have had 4 , I lived in northern Iraq with my grandmother on her farm and they're amazing. working with children or just going for a walk are amazing.
TheExplorer wow , you can get nasty about a fucking dog that's most likely older than the Turks . No wonder you all fight over chickens and bomb the fuck outta your neighbors , thanks for demonstrating the very reputation you all all have and underlining WHY people think you are arrogant pricks who are so short and insecure you lash out with all your fucked up prejudice ,boycott Turkey
Always a pleasure listening to someone who's super smart talk about something they care about. Just the way he describes this stuff, you can see the dude has thought about it a lot.
Very informative. I recently bought a farm of 15 acres, surrounded by acres of neighbors farm land. We purchased four goats, and three Anatolians. They are five months old now, and in the month we've had them I can honestly say that they are wonderful!!. The two males (litter mates), and female are quite different in personality, but so far seem to be a good team. They do NOT live in the house. In fact they have never been in the house. They generally respect the fences and boundaries. I'm looking forward to watching them grow into the amazing breed that they are.
I have owned many of these dogs during my farming days and I will tell you that you do want to be able to let them in the house because after a while they will be afraid of the floors and they will not be willing to come in when you need them to come in. Likewise they need to be acclimated to getting in and out of vehicles. So your dog's need these indoor experiences also but it doesn't ruin them to have both.
A very intelligent dog, very caring, very protective. Loved the one we had, rescued her from a dog-pound. She had a very abusive past and it took a while to get her total trust. First half year she had nightmares and screamed in her sleep, screams of fear and pain, they really broke our harts.
I have a Kangal from Misty Acres Farm. They had dogs that were sent to Africa to guard flocks from cheetahs. She is my second Kangal. They will chase timber wolves away from the farm. I have twice watched each dog take after wolves. They are fearless.
Glad to hear your Kangal got backup now. They work much better as duos or more. Patrol in winter with 4-5 kangals and the wolves will turn away without even trying
@@sultanmelih6133 @18:20 he explains it as well, it is also common sense to have a gang of these dogs/guards because, usually attackers (predators: smaller cats, dont usually hunt in groups, but wolves or coyotes are likely to ambush and attack in groups) will come in numbers...
Our 3yo male Anatolian is big, strong, fast, and smart. Among other things, I trained him for "Search and Find" and "Search and Rescue". If I tell him to find one of my family members - he does. I've trained dogs for 45 years and my boy is very impressive. Awesome video.
This is the 1st video on these dogs that is actually appropriate for this dog. All the other ones seem to use babytalk and cutsie crap to tell people to stay away from this breed cause it's too much work.
Yankee Axe & Tool Co. ya I agree.. i was told LGD were untrainable, yet I had a Maremma who would play fetch even after I was told he would never be able to learn it. Just takes more work doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Hard to find anything about tips though. People blame the dogs when they are too lazy to do it.
Just adopted an Anatolian shepherd, hes 2 and already weighs in at 125 lbs. However he is the most gentle dog I have probably ever seen. Doesn't jump, doesn't pull on the leash. Just a great overall dog from first impressions.
@@cockadoodledayum7156 he's doing great. He's very mellow despite his size. We are working on basic obedience as well as leash training and he is very good at picking up basic commands.
I adopted an Anatolian pup a few years ago. He is a beautiful multi-colored. As he was neglected and abused from birth ( I got him at 8 mos old) he was unfit for livestock guarding. He was afraid of everything! It's been about three years and he has grown into a wonderful loving boy. He loves people as long as I tell him they are alright. I can only walk him in the country because when people see him they cross the street and become fearful of him. He is on the larger end of the scale at 150 lbs. These dogs are not for everyone, they need tons of space. I am soo glad that there is actual good information coming out about them!
First time I have ever commented on a RUclips video, EVER. This gentlemen broke down this breed of dog better than I have ever heard. Very knowledgeable, TIME WELL SPENT, wow
you guys picked a terrific spokesperson for the breed, best video I’ve seen so far from your channel. he was extremely honest in his explanations and evenhanded in his opinions-whether or not I exactly agreed. very respectable and articulate guy. was skeptical at first, dude seemed a little hippie; so glad I kept watching. long but tremendous little doc, thanks.
I've had Anatolians watching me and my animals in the Colorado high country for 15yrs. In my opinion they are the best farm dogs ever. I won't wade into the breed particulars but just know these dogs require alot of space, good fences and a job. Thanks for the great video.
Awhile back I watched a video about a big Rancher up in Canada who used multiple LSGD breeds. He said that each breed tended to do the job just abit different and it complimented each other.But he had a huge operation. Sounds like this guy has a line that works just the way he needs them to. And I think that's a good thing.
Yup, one of the best parts of the video. Definitely how I'd want to raise my kids too! I also liked how he also talked about the ecosystem in relation to his life and his home. This video was surprisingly sincere, insightful and informative.
I'm blown away by this mini-documentary: beautifully filmed and this man articulates so clearly -- so informative. The insights on ecology, dog training and breeding are fantastic
We have had three Anatolians, fawn with black face, medium length double coat. We live in a small town with a double lot fenced yard and they were absolutely wonderful family dogs. Smart, agile, loving, protective, friendly when on a leash. Loved every one of them.Our largest male was 175 pounds and 34" tall. As long as they have room to run and something to protect they thrive.
I have never enjoyed listening to a person speak more than I have to you. A true teacher. I especially love your views on respecting the wildlife around you. Too many people are out to kill or poison anything that comes near their property. I especially hate the use of poison. You sir are an educated, thoughtful and respectful man! I hope many others follow your ways🤞
I have an Anatolian from the humane society. He's a great dog but unfortunately after living on the street for a year or more has PTSD issues. He loves people, loves other dogs, loves going to the dog park. Thank you so much for your documentary! I learned so much from it.
Holy crap not only is the "Dogumentary TV" guy an awesome gift to all dog lovers, but I've been following the "Turkish Kangal/Anatolian Shepherds" for several years and this is by far one of the BEST informational videos by this owner/breeder. Wow. It's so nice to get REAL info on a deep level. I really respect this channel, it is the best one available. It makes you want to have, almost, every single dog they go into detail on. It's supposed to help you make better decisions on what dog you could have, but the problem I'm now having is I want so many of many of the dog breeds after learning so much about how wonderful they all can be. LoL. Great job by the Dogumentary TV guy in getting all these wonderful interviews, I've watched many of them and they are the best. Thank you so much! I love my current GSD, GSD/King Shepherd mix, and my Lab/Shepherd mix. The mixes many times can be the best dogs by removing the bad health genes as well as keeping, or even increasing, the intelligence and adaptability.
Wow that was the most accurate and sensible video I have ever seen on LGDs. I have 2 Maremmas guarding sheep chickens and ducks. I would agree that they are 99% marking scent and barking and maybe 1% fighting. Last night my dogs were just lit up barking so I know something was in the area. It’s nice to know they are on the job. One thing that was missed or maybe different here is that domestic dogs are probably a bigger threat to livestock than wild predators especially for the chickens and lambs. Great video.
Perfect example of someone who cares for and understands their animals. I keep snakes, lizards and frogs myself, german shepherds when younger but this was an amazing watch. Respect.
As a two year owner of a Anatolian/Golden Retriever mix, I can attest to most of the positive and negative aspects in regards to having one in a neighborhood. The retriever influence has mellowed her a bit, but every once in a while she meets a dog she just will not get along with, and our backyard definitely looked moonscapey for a while. She also systematically dug up our sprinkler lines. Now that she's about 3, she has adapted quite well, though. She still shows most of the Anatolian instincts when go camping, however.
I think I have one too. Anatolian, perhaps mixed with Border Collie or McNab? We don't know for sure, but her Anatolian conformation and temperament is very clear. We love the hell out of her, but she was a big challenge when we first got her and had to learn how to become her leader. Now she's awesome. But wow. What a dog. Teaches you major lessons.
You are the "Buddah" of this breed. As a behavior professional, I am going to refer all of my clients who have Anatolians or who WANT an Anatolian to this video. Spot on. Great job.
Excellent video. I hope many breeders out there watch this from start to finish, and take this man's advice. What a wonderful mentor and ethical breeder. 31:36
Thank you for this great video. I appreciate you interviewing someone who knows what they're talking about. LGD breeds are not for everyone, and I appreciate that this video demonstrates that idea. Too many people are buying them, or worse, breeding them, with no knowledge of how to handle them, or how their behavior and instincts differ from all other working breeds out there.
It’s sad that this is one of the only videos about these amazing dogs that isn’t “KANGAL VS MASTIFF” Thankyou for the knowledge on them they are amazing guardians
This was a wonderful watch! We recently adopted an ASD/unknown puppy so I've been trying to further educate myself on the breed. This video is the best I've found so far and the speaker really explains the different aspects of the breed so well. Thanks so much for sharing!
This was so informative. I really was considering getting one of these dogs after hearing about how wonderful & protective they are of their families, however, after watching this I absolutely know this breed would not fit in well in my suburban neighborhood. Thank you. They’re incredible dogs though!
Massive respect for this man. I know nothing of the breed or dogs in general, but It's easy to see that he knows his stuff. Well done video, wonderful interview with someone who knows his dogs.
Wow I am so impressed with this man. He respects the dog breed and what they are bread for. He is truthful about his dogs not being the best pet dogs living in an apartment. If the dog's purpose is not to be a companion dog not push him to be one cos it is against their nature. I love dogs, personally i wanted a companion dog for many reasons so I got a Shih Tzu that is bred to be just that and he is brilliant at it cos it comes natural to him.
NO , not really , not at all . it sucks he knows nothing of the history or the impirtance , and he says they are strictly TUrkish !! My Kurdish friends DISAGREE ! WHitesplaining ~
@@jtulley2839They are not Turkish or Kurdish. These dogs are Armenian Highland dogs, domesticated 14,000 years ago. These are a version of Gamprs…ya’ll need to stop stealing cultures. It’s not our fault you weren’t graced with any, but stop stealing Armenian culture. Disgusting behavior…
Thanks, Nick. Had a Rotty for 8.6 years and she was the gentlest, large dog I have every owned. My wife loved walking her because the dog minded and protected her regardless of where they walked. Love the Kangel but love that they do have a job that needs to be done correctly.
If you are ever in NC let me know if you'd like to see some. There's a great breeder that I work with on the east side of the state and I have two guarding goats in the Asheville area.
Very interesting and inspiring video, thank you. Much respect for Nicks approach to maintaining a safe environment for his livestock and his lovely dogs. His love for and understanding of these dogs and the importance of finding the right guardians and homes for them is really great to see.
What an absolutely fantastic video. I've wanted Anatolians for years and this lovely man and his family have shown me exactly why I should NOT get a puppy until my family are ready and have the land to accommodate the breed. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, this was a pleasure to watch. My Grandmother was one of the original importers for Anatolians and I grew up with them. She fell in love with the breed in her time in Turkey serving in the Army. You represent the breed as she did and this brings back wonderful memories. I have had one of her puppies and when I get closer to retiring and trade the suburbs for open space I will be looking for a couple again.
An amazing video about an amazing breed! You Sir, are articulate and eloquent on this subject. Growing up in rural Iowa on a sheep livestock farm we had a cousin of the Anatolian; the Great Pyrenees which are magnificent in their own realm. I commend you on you current and future endeavors to protect this wonderful breed. You made my day and reinforced my belief in the future of livestock guardian dogs. Thank you!
Excellent, informative. Understands the breed thoroughly. Definitely not the killer-dog/wolf-killer kind of video. Explains also the best environment for the breed. Very interesting.
Maria Weston i think he is a good man. if we have wolves here in my country and i will have a kangal, he wouldnt need to fight. i will be their alpha and their job is only to warn me about the threat. just like my dad does with our 40 pound native dog when i was a kid. our dogs warns us when snakes are close and my dad will shot those snakes if he had to. there was a time when mama and dad went out to sell our crops and my siblings went to visit our garden. one of our dogs little brave hasan died defending them from a venomous green snake we call here minong or madulongan. that was 24 years ago but we all still remember him. dogs are one of the best gift our creator gave to humans beside their family. all we have to do is raise them properly. God bless you and this guy
It is one of the best documentary I've ever seen which is done by foreigners. As you know well Kangal Dogs list as "cultural heritage" from Republic Of Turkey Parliament and forbidden to take out from Turkey. I have to say that the standarts that setlled by American Kennel Club is totally different than the original breed. As a 2 Original breed Kangal owner, I can say that the size of dogs outside of Turkey is smaller than the homeland. A good cared adult male Kangal dog can easily reach 90-100+ kg's.
It is actually false that the breed is "bigger" in Turkey, in fact, there more "practical" dimensions of the breed are encouraged and an "overly-large" specimen was recently denied entry into a competition. In Europe the Kangal is being (cross-)bred with other dogs to increase them in size, but without any particular purpose; in the US(A) the naturally-larger specimens are being preferred and selected because the land here is so expansive and because the wolves (and other predators) here are considerably larger than anything you might find in it's native Turkey. So before being sensitive and protective for no good reason and basis I suggest that you first get informed before blabbering on naively.
9:00 I really like the way you explained everything. Your respect for nature and animals and the way you mentioned harmony among predators. Your a good person and i learned more about Kangals than ever. They're the toughest!
Agree! The mindset of such a dog is not well understood by many who opt for LGDs neither do they appreciate nor trust the "instinctual inclinations" of the breed. Your video was so well presented. I hope millions more watch and understand the importance of that factor.
Great information. We ended up with a male Anatolian named Bandit, who was is 22 months old now. He found his way to us on his own on New Year's Eve (2019). The owner posted a missing dog post on FB the next day (Jan.1, 2020). It turns out they live about a 1/2 mile from here. I contacted them & they picked him up. I figured that was the end of that. At 2 am the next night (i.e. Jan. 2, 2020) guess who was back at our place, yep, Bandit. In the morning the owner called & let me know their dog was missing again & wondered if I had seen him. I let her know he was back at our place. The owner then stated she needed to find him a new home since he keeps escaping & wondered if I knew anyone who might be interested. That's how we ended up with Bandit 4 months ago. We own & operate a dog boarding business & he gets along just fine with all of our customer's dogs. I wasn't real familiar with Anatolians & it's not a breed I would have ever selected if I had been planning to buy a dog. However, Bandit has turned out to be a great dog who is very well behaved, especially for being so young. If you're going to take in a stray who turns up at your place you couldn't ask for a better one.
Wonderful video! And very informative. We have our first Anatolian Shepherd. We love on a 200+ acre home/farm. She watches over our grandchild instinctively 🥰♥️
Best breed in the world. I got one as a rescue and she's a guard dog round the house but a teddy outside the house. Her bark is fucking terrifying. She's gorgeous, but if someone wants in my house or garden she's going for them. If I have friends over, we hug, chat and meet outside and she clears them as a threat. They're the warrior breed that aren't for inexperienced owners. You need a big garden and a strong enough constition to know when they're walking off the lead they may go into defense mode. Mine just loves everyone and every dog. In the house, and garden, nope. My territory. They watch when theyre on their zone. They're so intelligent. They do play and aren't always into guarding. Mine plays with tiny cat sized dogs and goes into mother mode with play rather than tackling. But come onto their property or "territory" with bad intentions good luck because this massive and intelligent beast will smash you down and kill you. Mine is a sweetheart who lies down on the floor when I go for coffee and never touches a fly because she's by me, watching the door. But you go into an Anatolians territory, they are worse than pitbulls, rottweilers and dobermans combined with how relentlessly lethal they are.
I hope to get an Anatolian for my ranch in northern Nevada soon, but we do primarily live in southern Nevada in the outskirts of Las Vegas. Thank you for all the valuable information on the breed. We hope to give our new pup the best possible life a large breed deserves. Nothing behind us but miles and miles of protected national monument. Petroglyph Canyon in the Sloan Canyon area is an awesome day trip while visiting Vegas for those looking to experience a bit more of what southern Nevada has to offer off of the strip.
Glad I did my research for my homestead, all true about this breed. Now I only keep Alitonin's and dobermans. They work great together here for me. Always had dobermans in the city, now we are off grid and i needed a breed for livestock, winter proof and a prolific guardian. My Alitonin watches and follows me durning chores and is amazing with my poultry stock, ducks. Chickens and turkeys Zero issues.
Excellent video. I don't have the need for a LGD but I do love that aspect of them being independent, free thinking and problem solving without a humans help. I can also see why this breed in particular has been used for and is successful in guarding goats from cheetahs. 👍
Very informative. Rescued a german shepherd/anatolian mix knowing nothing about anatolians and she was our family dog in a suburban household with young kids when we got her. She was a great dog but I saw all of those behaviors. My only regret was not socializing her with other dogs more when she was younger. Overall she was good with all people and most dogs but if a dogs social ques were interpreted as a threat,she would address that threat without hesitation. I did bring her to dog parks but I had to make sure it was with the right kind of dogs. Anyhow great video. Very in depth. I learned alot.
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My Anatolian Shepherd/Chow mix male is a wonderful mobility service dog, and to him, I am his sheep! 🐑 With his help, I am out of the wheelchair for the past 5 years! He is very protective of me,being a small lady,and he will keep me stopped if a man is walking near, only allowing us to continue when he feels it's then safe. I couldn't make it without him,he stays close when pain levels are at a high level for me,comforts me with his presence,bless him!
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please pet him lots for me
Kathryn Hall God bless you for your guardian. I hope things go well for you. God bless. 💖
Did you self train him?
Aww Kathryn, God loves you. I'm thankful for that service dog, all dogs! 😊
Went to Turkey in April. These dogs were everywhere. Very powerful presence!
I know, they’re a very old breed, the Greeks use to use them before the Turkish occupation.
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That’s true but I couldn’t find evidence of spike collared dogs used to guard sheep with the Hittites.
@@gritsteel3225 tha the Kangal shares part of his DNA with the siberian wolf which is not surprising since that is where the Turkish whence came from and initially settled in anatolia some 4500 years ago,... before the word Greek meant anything
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Turks are a mixed breed of people more so Mongolian.
The Greeks have been there for thousands of years. Even the name Anatolia is Greek.
The fact is the Greeks had a large sheep dog that use to wear an iron spike collar, way before the Turks were in the land.
Where is your evidence of wolf DNA?
@@gritsteel3225 the Greeks come from the middle east closely related to the maronites Lebanon and Egypt, I know the word annatoly means the other lands in Greek but still other people Inc. turkish lived there long before the Greeks mowed in, that also includes Greece, the sooner you realize that 'in reality noone has any birthright to any land eventhough they may have been living there for generations but only those who are worthy of the land: ie:those that treat the land and its people right, and this applies to every nation Inc, Turkish,' the sooner you can make peacewith yourselves Latin word mongol derives from the old Turkish word' Moğol 'which means the others, yes the Turkish have been mixing it a tad, many a modern nations speak turkic languages from Finland to Hungary to South Korea to the native Americans, the study for the Kangal and some other species was carried out by the Russians some years ago but no I can't prove it unless I remember the name of the institution
Major respect for this guy. He explains this breed so well.
he is very knowledgeable and doesnt boast about his dogs. Im not a fan of the breed , as it is not a breed for my life.
Maybe Antifa should squat his ranch.
This place only survives by sucking groundwater.
He moved outside lala land because he wanted to get away from the crazy people.
Bourgi like this guy fuck up the cities and then move.
And then fuck up the country.
Be gone, you're not welcome.
greg hooper fascists hate antifa.
Excalibur antifa are the real fascists
@@skyisdlimit6125 dude do you know what antifa stands for? Anti-fa, anti-fascists xD
I have 40 acres up at 6500 ft. elev. mountains , forest , lakes all around me .....I found one of these dogs wondering by herself and I took her in . she was amazing and stayed with me every where I went , walks thru the woods , truck rides ....she loved the back seat as always smiling back there . she took over the couch in the living room ....ha . I ended up finding her owner when I took her to the vet , I handed her over and it was not easy ....I miss that girl .
Check out Puppy Rescue Mission. I adopted my Anatolian shepherd from them. That’s primarily what they work with.
Ski bum, sounds a bit like my rescued Anatolian mix: loves car rides, takes over the couch or the spare bedroom, excellent with people, gentle with kids, good with most other dogs. Definitely not a working breed temperament-wise, but the one time he sensed a threat from a loose, aggressive dog, he planted himself firmly next to me and growled and showed his teeth and the other dog backed down. Several times while taking walks in the woods together, he sensed something out there that I couldn't see or hear, the fur raised on the back of his neck and he let out a low growl that sounded like a lion. I don't know what could have been out there, a Bobcat or Coyotes or the Coy-Wolf or Wolf-Dog that has been seen in the area, or even a bear, but let me tell you we didn't stick around to find out. Otherwise, it seems his job consists of begging for food, stealing food, and using his big brown eyes and good looks to charm young women into giving him attention ---- and food. He excels at all of these particular activities.
@@goodun2974 thats why in turkey we keep them pure bred but yours seems to have a good combination of personality.
@@motolife8616 , I had read that Anatolians were typically one-owner, one-family, somewhat aloof with others, but he's a great family dog and excellent with the general public and complete strangers; I've had Saint Bernard's and a Shepherd/Dobie/Rottie mix, so I am used to large, slightly stubborn dogs, but our Anatolian mix is a gentle giant, and almost completely unfazed by anything or anyone he encounters.
Now you were just being selfish. You’re telling me you didn’t think that she had an owner imagine how her owner felt while you were keeping their dog. If you find a dog by itself take it to the vet immediately so you could find out if it has an owner before you take it home.
My father is from Sivas, Kangal where this breed originated from. And in his childhood they had one kangal dog, named jhonny(bc of dallas tv show I guess). The village they lived in had no middle school so he had to walk to another village. In the winters, due to early sunset, jhonny couldn’t recognize him coming down to house. he would bark first and if he won’t call for him and let him hear his voice, jhonny would run towards him and would bark the hell out until finally in the distance where he can recognize my dad. After that he would just walk beside him. What a cutie.
This is probably one of my favorite interviews and breeders so far! He’s very knowledgeable but doesn’t come off as cocky or condescending or “my dogs are better than theirs” and I LOVE how humane he is in his training practices and his views on the conservation of and coexisting with the wild that surrounds him!!! The breed itself is beautiful and I loved learning more about them! I have a profound respect for breeders like this and hope that one day I can be on the same level in my breeding program for Presa Canarios!
Even the way he handled the debate about Kangals Vs Analoians.
5 years ago, we adopted a puppy from a rescue. His mother was an Anatolian Shepherd. He is Black in color and the most loyal, loving and protective dog ever. Your documentary information on this breed has been the very description of our dog. Other than his color, he looks identical to your dogs. We have been so blessed to have been able to have our dog . Thank you for all this information. We never even heard of this breed until we adopted ours. God Bless.
I had never heard of this breed until we found a puppy that was abandoned & left to die. The animal shelter said she was this breed & they would not care of a puppy needing so much care. We kept her & named her Wasabi. This video is very informative. Our baby is now 6 months old. She's very smart, trains easily, protective of my daughter.
I have a 4 year old female Anatolian. We live in rural, upstate NY and have a large, fenced yard. Reagan does very well with being mostly a pet, but she does react to every sound and anything out of the norm. She likes people and some other dogs, but prefers being with just family and loves routine. She is 116 pounds of sweetheart.
Also, whom ever was stating that Kangals cant fend off and kill a wolves when needed is out of their mind. I live in an area surrounded by Wolves and most ranchers were using Pyrenees for the longest time but when the Wolves were reintroduced into the area the Pyrenees were too bulky and not Agile enough to handle them so ranchers were losing lots of dogs and livestock. They brought in the Turkish Breeds like Anatolians, Kangals and Akbash and stopped losing livestock almost immediately. They still lose a dog and livestock once in awhile but nothing like before as wolves fear these dogs.
Spud you are absolutely correct 👍✅....Kangals can easily easily take down and kill wolves...And bears which usually run off .. The Kangal is Awesome and formidable.... The bite factor and speed of these dogs are amazing and Wolves better start praying when a Kangal is chasing them...
I saw a documentary where they are using Kangals in Africa to protect sheep and goats against lions. They never bark, just wave their tales and all the dogs know, there's a lion, so they come together. One man said "since we had the Kangals we have not lost a single sheep", I live in a 3rd floor appartment, so not the dog for me, much as I'd love one.
I was curious of the outcome when the government reintroduced wolves & Grizzly bears in northern states where they had gone extinct.....about 20 years go....
Kangals are not wolf hunters. We Turks just expect from them to keep the tail straight. Because wolves dont dare to attack to a big Kangal with a straight tail if they cant outnumbered the dog like 3-4 wolf to one dog. Wolves are smart. Kangal is a no joke so even if wolves can kill a kangal they got injured and wolf dies in several days too. wolves come to farms for cheap food. But if there is a Kangal there it makes that meal pretty expemsive for wolves so they keep on hunting wild animals instead of challenge with Kangals. But sometimes here in Turkey snow covers all fır weeks and wolves got so hungry that they turn crazy. In such times we dont keep our dogs outside at nights. Because wolves are so smart and crazy in such periods. They come as a pack ambush dogs one by one and eat them. So most of the encounters between Kangal and wolf of course wolf wins. But wolves are smart and avoid injury because there is no wolf vet clinic at the mountains. So wolves genetally runs away when they see a confident straight kangal tail.
@@xzqzq They introduced gray wolfs were the smaller red wolf was once the dominant species in Mi.The coyote DNA suggest that is the case.Having hunted coyotes i have seen coyotes that are much more red with dew claws backing up the science.Those gray wolfs were released here and i believe that was and is a mistake by the biologists.The coyotes here are larger and hunt in packs.To introduce gray timber wolfs has become devastating to the deer population in the northern areas.The coyotes were already overpopulated and upsetting the balance of predator and prey.
You Sir- are a man of integrity. I can only hope more breeders and ranchers have the same mindset. As someone who is a huge fan of the Anatolian shepherd, I respect the breed enough to know they do not fit into my suburban lifestyle- will keep admiring them from afar.
This is freaking great. I love how he talked about even teaching the puppies there is a time and place to play, but not around your work. Seeing dogs work and not just living as couch-potatoes is pretty awesome!
I was surprised to hear Turkish names, especially those that are so elegant. For those who don't know, Inci means pearl, Ela means hazel (as in eye color) and Ruh means soul / spirit.
Sina Çetin ruh also means soul in pakistan language.
saleem suliman in arabic as well ! :)
I suppose it's because concepts of such spiritual nature precede most languages so assigned words are shared among languages. Probably Turkish borrowed it from Arabic.
Same in Kazakh language, inzhu for pearl and rukh for soul/spirit. Original names of these dogs mean that the owner got them from Turkey and breeds them preserving purity, which important. Very good dogumentary.
Regarding the origin of the word *ruh* I wouldn't be surprised if it is Persian.
Ince can also mean thin
I live in Switzerland and they don’t have kill shelters, thank goodness.
I went to one of the refuges and met a 1 year old male ASD. He was stunning. I know I couldn’t rescue him as I’m right in a city. He was very attentive and stayed close to me even when others came to see him.
It seems like his family didn’t know the breed and they gave him up. Fingers crossed he can find a family that has the space and vast knowledge of these beautiful dogs.
Thank you for the video.
"I don't want to see the breed destroyed on my watch!" Thank you Mr Cavanaugh! Excellent attitude paired with deep knowledge!
I'm not gonna lie this sounds like an amazing way to live
Thanks u for complimenting mother nature,same time living in harmony with it n allowing wild animals to thrive n balancing ecological diversity.great work keep it up.
I personally have had 4 , I lived in northern Iraq with my grandmother on her farm and they're amazing. working with children or just going for a walk are amazing.
Oh so good to hear, We just got a puppy ! My Kurdish friends say they are Kurdish not Turkish :)
@@jtulley2839 yeah they also own planet mars called kurdistan :D
@@jtulley2839 lol
TheExplorer wow , you can get nasty about a fucking dog that's most likely older than the Turks . No wonder you all fight over chickens and bomb the fuck outta your neighbors , thanks for demonstrating the very reputation you all all have and underlining WHY people think you are arrogant pricks who are so short and insecure you lash out with all your fucked up prejudice ,boycott Turkey
@@wexqlp3863 And there is this guy against history and science! Yeah buddy yeah!
Always a pleasure listening to someone who's super smart talk about something they care about. Just the way he describes this stuff, you can see the dude has thought about it a lot.
Thank you for sharing such great info about Anatolians. I love the breed and respect what they were bred to do. Livestock guardian dogs are the best!
Very informative. I recently bought a farm of 15 acres, surrounded by acres of neighbors farm land.
We purchased four goats, and three Anatolians. They are five months old now, and in the month we've had them I can honestly say that they are wonderful!!.
The two males (litter mates), and female are quite different in personality, but so far seem to be a good team.
They do NOT live in the house. In fact they have never been in the house. They generally respect the fences and boundaries.
I'm looking forward to watching them grow into the amazing breed that they are.
I have owned many of these dogs during my farming days and I will tell you that you do want to be able to let them in the house because after a while they will be afraid of the floors and they will not be willing to come in when you need them to come in. Likewise they need to be acclimated to getting in and out of vehicles. So your dog's need these indoor experiences also but it doesn't ruin them to have both.
A very intelligent dog, very caring, very protective. Loved the one we had, rescued her from a dog-pound. She had a very abusive past and it took a while to get her total trust. First half year she had nightmares and screamed in her sleep, screams of fear and pain, they really broke our harts.
I have a Kangal from Misty Acres Farm. They had dogs that were sent to Africa to guard flocks from cheetahs. She is my second Kangal. They will chase timber wolves away from the farm. I have twice watched each dog take after wolves. They are fearless.
B_a_c_k_s_t_a_y Do you have a link to Misty Acres Farm you can share?
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Glad to hear your Kangal got backup now. They work much better as duos or more. Patrol in winter with 4-5 kangals and the wolves will turn away without even trying
@@sultanmelih6133 @18:20 he explains it as well, it is also common sense to have a gang of these dogs/guards because, usually attackers (predators: smaller cats, dont usually hunt in groups, but wolves or coyotes are likely to ambush and attack in groups) will come in numbers...
And this my friends is why RUclips is such a great tool for the sharing of knowledge and information -
Our 3yo male Anatolian is big, strong, fast, and smart.
Among other things, I trained him for "Search and Find" and "Search and Rescue". If I tell him to find one of my family members - he does.
I've trained dogs for 45 years and my boy is very impressive.
Awesome video.
This is the 1st video on these dogs that is actually appropriate for this dog. All the other ones seem to use babytalk and cutsie crap to tell people to stay away from this breed cause it's too much work.
Yankee Axe & Tool Co. ya I agree.. i was told LGD were untrainable, yet I had a Maremma who would play fetch even after I was told he would never be able to learn it. Just takes more work doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Hard to find anything about tips though. People blame the dogs when they are too lazy to do it.
ruclips.net/video/kdf6X4KXNvc/видео.html no cutsie crap here o/
Just adopted an Anatolian shepherd, hes 2 and already weighs in at 125 lbs. However he is the most gentle dog I have probably ever seen. Doesn't jump, doesn't pull on the leash. Just a great overall dog from first impressions.
Zackers Sus hows he doing?!
@@cockadoodledayum7156 he's doing great. He's very mellow despite his size. We are working on basic obedience as well as leash training and he is very good at picking up basic commands.
I love how this dude breaks it down. Very thorough.
I adopted an Anatolian pup a few years ago. He is a beautiful multi-colored. As he was neglected and abused from birth ( I got him at 8 mos old) he was unfit for livestock guarding. He was afraid of everything! It's been about three years and he has grown into a wonderful loving boy. He loves people as long as I tell him they are alright. I can only walk him in the country because when people see him they cross the street and become fearful of him. He is on the larger end of the scale at 150 lbs. These dogs are not for everyone, they need tons of space. I am soo glad that there is actual good information coming out about them!
First time I have ever commented on a RUclips video, EVER. This gentlemen broke down this breed of dog better than I have ever heard. Very knowledgeable, TIME WELL SPENT, wow
you guys picked a terrific spokesperson for the breed, best video I’ve seen so far from your channel. he was extremely honest in his explanations and evenhanded in his opinions-whether or not I exactly agreed. very respectable and articulate guy. was skeptical at first, dude seemed a little hippie; so glad I kept watching. long but tremendous little doc, thanks.
I had an Anatolian. Love of my life - beautiful dogs. So incredibly intelligent.
I've had Anatolians watching me and my animals in the Colorado high country for 15yrs. In my opinion they are the best farm dogs ever. I won't wade into the breed particulars but just know these dogs require alot of space, good fences and a job. Thanks for the great video.
Awhile back I watched a video about a big Rancher up in Canada who used multiple LSGD breeds. He said that each breed tended to do the job just abit different and it complimented each other.But he had a huge operation. Sounds like this guy has a line that works just the way he needs them to. And I think that's a good thing.
“We didn’t want her face in a screen” THATS GOOD PARENTING RIGHT THERE!!! Salute!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yup, one of the best parts of the video. Definitely how I'd want to raise my kids too! I also liked how he also talked about the ecosystem in relation to his life and his home. This video was surprisingly sincere, insightful and informative.
A very big thumbs up, one of if not the best interview I've watched upon this channel this man has it covered....
I'm blown away by this mini-documentary: beautifully filmed and this man articulates so clearly -- so informative. The insights on ecology, dog training and breeding are fantastic
We have had three Anatolians, fawn with black face, medium length double coat. We live in a small town with a double lot fenced yard and they were absolutely wonderful family dogs. Smart, agile, loving, protective, friendly when on a leash. Loved every one of them.Our largest male was 175 pounds and 34" tall. As long as they have room to run and something to protect they thrive.
I have the upmost respect for this rancher. He's a very good man.
I've never heard a better speaker talk about anything like you have in this video.
very responsible farmer. respect!
I have never enjoyed listening to a person speak more than I have to you. A true teacher. I especially love your views on respecting the wildlife around you. Too many people are out to kill or poison anything that comes near their property. I especially hate the use of poison. You sir are an educated, thoughtful and respectful man! I hope many others follow your ways🤞
One of your best....this guy is just a joy to listen to.
You hit the nail on the head not just with this breed but most livestock guardian dogs. This is an absolutely wonderful video. Thank you.
I have an Anatolian from the humane society.
He's a great dog but unfortunately after living on the street for a year or more has PTSD issues.
He loves people, loves other dogs, loves going to the dog park.
Thank you so much for your documentary! I learned so much from it.
Holy crap not only is the "Dogumentary TV" guy an awesome gift to all dog lovers, but I've been following the "Turkish Kangal/Anatolian Shepherds" for several years and this is by far one of the BEST informational videos by this owner/breeder. Wow. It's so nice to get REAL info on a deep level. I really respect this channel, it is the best one available. It makes you want to have, almost, every single dog they go into detail on. It's supposed to help you make better decisions on what dog you could have, but the problem I'm now having is I want so many of many of the dog breeds after learning so much about how wonderful they all can be. LoL. Great job by the Dogumentary TV guy in getting all these wonderful interviews, I've watched many of them and they are the best. Thank you so much! I love my current GSD, GSD/King Shepherd mix, and my Lab/Shepherd mix. The mixes many times can be the best dogs by removing the bad health genes as well as keeping, or even increasing, the intelligence and adaptability.
Wow that was the most accurate and sensible video I have ever seen on LGDs. I have 2 Maremmas guarding sheep chickens and ducks. I would agree that they are 99% marking scent and barking and maybe 1% fighting. Last night my dogs were just lit up barking so I know something was in the area. It’s nice to know they are on the job. One thing that was missed or maybe different here is that domestic dogs are probably a bigger threat to livestock than wild predators especially for the chickens and lambs. Great video.
A great breed and I've been in love them for years.
Helal olsun adama hepsine türk isimleri koymuş 👏👏👏
Perfect example of someone who cares for and understands their animals. I keep snakes, lizards and frogs myself, german shepherds when younger but this was an amazing watch. Respect.
Very informative one of the best videos I've seen on these dogs very informational and very true to the fact thanks for your honesty
What wonderful commentary. This man knows dogs, each breed has a certain realm of difference between individuals that must be recognised.
As a two year owner of a Anatolian/Golden Retriever mix, I can attest to most of the positive and negative aspects in regards to having one in a neighborhood. The retriever influence has mellowed her a bit, but every once in a while she meets a dog she just will not get along with, and our backyard definitely looked moonscapey for a while. She also systematically dug up our sprinkler lines. Now that she's about 3, she has adapted quite well, though. She still shows most of the Anatolian instincts when go camping, however.
I think I have one too. Anatolian, perhaps mixed with Border Collie or McNab? We don't know for sure, but her Anatolian conformation and temperament is very clear. We love the hell out of her, but she was a big challenge when we first got her and had to learn how to become her leader. Now she's awesome. But wow. What a dog. Teaches you major lessons.
You are the "Buddah" of this breed. As a behavior professional, I am going to refer all of my clients who have Anatolians or who WANT an Anatolian to this video. Spot on. Great job.
I love this family I support them so much. Their message their mission….👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Excellent video. I hope many breeders out there watch this from start to finish, and take this man's advice. What a wonderful mentor and ethical breeder. 31:36
Thank you for this great video. I appreciate you interviewing someone who knows what they're talking about. LGD breeds are not for everyone, and I appreciate that this video demonstrates that idea. Too many people are buying them, or worse, breeding them, with no knowledge of how to handle them, or how their behavior and instincts differ from all other working breeds out there.
It’s sad that this is one of the only videos about these amazing dogs that isn’t “KANGAL VS MASTIFF” Thankyou for the knowledge on them they are amazing guardians
This was a wonderful watch! We recently adopted an ASD/unknown puppy so I've been trying to further educate myself on the breed. This video is the best I've found so far and the speaker really explains the different aspects of the breed so well. Thanks so much for sharing!
This was so informative. I really was considering getting one of these dogs after hearing about how wonderful & protective they are of their families, however, after watching this I absolutely know this breed would not fit in well in my suburban neighborhood. Thank you. They’re incredible dogs though!
Massive respect for this man. I know nothing of the breed or dogs in general, but It's easy to see that he knows his stuff. Well done video, wonderful interview with someone who knows his dogs.
Wow I am so impressed with this man. He respects the dog breed and what they are bread for. He is truthful about his dogs not being the best pet dogs living in an apartment. If the dog's purpose is not to be a companion dog not push him to be one cos it is against their nature. I love dogs, personally i wanted a companion dog for many reasons so I got a Shih Tzu that is bred to be just that and he is brilliant at it cos it comes natural to him.
Love this guy, brilliant attitude to life.
I love dogs that get to do their intended job!
This gentleman speaks a lot of sense. Bravo
Still tripping out you actually have a documentary on this breed. As always great work.
NO , not really , not at all . it sucks he knows nothing of the history or the impirtance , and he says they are strictly TUrkish !! My Kurdish friends DISAGREE ! WHitesplaining ~
@@jtulley2839 fuck your Kurdish friend
@@jtulley2839They are not Turkish or Kurdish. These dogs are Armenian Highland dogs, domesticated 14,000 years ago. These are a version of Gamprs…ya’ll need to stop stealing cultures. It’s not our fault you weren’t graced with any, but stop stealing Armenian culture. Disgusting behavior…
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Thanks, Nick. Had a Rotty for 8.6 years and she was the gentlest, large dog I have every owned. My wife loved walking her because the dog minded and protected her regardless of where they walked. Love the Kangel but love that they do have a job that needs to be done correctly.
Good video. This is probably the one breed I've never seen in person. Beautiful dogs and their speed with the size that they are is really impressive.
If you are ever in NC let me know if you'd like to see some. There's a great breeder that I work with on the east side of the state and I have two guarding goats in the Asheville area.
dtmgangsta who is your breeder. I have a Kangal and am interested in another dog with a good breeder.
dtmgangsta I'm very close to Asheville!!! I'm super interested!
You will never meet one in person either but maybe you will in dog
Saw one around 70 75 kg size. Fucking giant.
Very interesting and inspiring video, thank you. Much respect for Nicks approach to maintaining a safe environment for his livestock and his lovely dogs. His love for and understanding of these dogs and the importance of finding the right guardians and homes for them is really great to see.
What an absolutely fantastic video. I've wanted Anatolians for years and this lovely man and his family have shown me exactly why I should NOT get a puppy until my family are ready and have the land to accommodate the breed. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic video from a man who loves this breed. PRE (Andalusian horse) breeder here i know how he feels, it's a passion and an obligation!
very responsible, and well informed owners... These dogs are in good in hands :)
Thank you, this was a pleasure to watch. My Grandmother was one of the original importers for Anatolians and I grew up with them. She fell in love with the breed in her time in Turkey serving in the Army. You represent the breed as she did and this brings back wonderful memories. I have had one of her puppies and when I get closer to retiring and trade the suburbs for open space I will be looking for a couple again.
What a fantastic family and beautiful dogs!!
A great way to live in peace with the environment. With out destroying wildlife.
An amazing video about an amazing breed!
You Sir, are articulate and eloquent on this subject.
Growing up in rural Iowa on a sheep livestock farm we had a cousin of the Anatolian; the Great Pyrenees which are magnificent in their own realm. I commend you on you current and future endeavors to protect this wonderful breed. You made my day and reinforced my belief in the future of livestock guardian dogs. Thank you!
100% my sentiments.
This is great information for us. We have our first Anatolian on our farm. Thanks so much!
This guy is the real deal.
Great production as well.
I have a 10 month old Anatolian and I absolutely love this breed!!! Great video!
Excellent, informative. Understands the breed thoroughly. Definitely not the killer-dog/wolf-killer kind of video. Explains also the best environment for the breed. Very interesting.
Maria Weston i think he is a good man. if we have wolves here in my country and i will have a kangal, he wouldnt need to fight. i will be their alpha and their job is only to warn me about the threat. just like my dad does with our 40 pound native dog when i was a kid. our dogs warns us when snakes are close and my dad will shot those snakes if he had to. there was a time when mama and dad went out to sell our crops and my siblings went to visit our garden. one of our dogs little brave hasan died defending them from a venomous green snake we call here minong or madulongan. that was 24 years ago but we all still remember him. dogs are one of the best gift our creator gave to humans beside their family. all we have to do is raise them properly. God bless you and this guy
All breeders must understand what the man wants to say and even the kennel clubs must also recognise this.
It is one of the best documentary I've ever seen which is done by foreigners. As you know well Kangal Dogs list as "cultural heritage" from Republic Of Turkey Parliament and forbidden to take out from Turkey. I have to say that the standarts that setlled by American Kennel Club is totally different than the original breed. As a 2 Original breed Kangal owner, I can say that the size of dogs outside of Turkey is smaller than the homeland. A good cared adult male Kangal dog can easily reach 90-100+ kg's.
It is actually false that the breed is "bigger" in Turkey, in fact, there more "practical" dimensions of the breed are encouraged and an "overly-large" specimen was recently denied entry into a competition. In Europe the Kangal is being (cross-)bred with other dogs to increase them in size, but without any particular purpose; in the US(A) the naturally-larger specimens are being preferred and selected because the land here is so expansive and because the wolves (and other predators) here are considerably larger than anything you might find in it's native Turkey. So before being sensitive and protective for no good reason and basis I suggest that you first get informed before blabbering on naively.
9:00 I really like the way you explained everything. Your respect for nature and animals and the way you mentioned harmony among predators. Your a good person and i learned more about Kangals than ever. They're the toughest!
I like this guys thought process on predator prevention. I would love the space and location to have one of these amazing dogs.
Agree! The mindset of such a dog is not well understood by many who opt for LGDs neither do they appreciate nor trust the "instinctual inclinations" of the breed. Your video was so well presented. I hope millions more watch and understand the importance of that factor.
A real canine afficianado. Genetics, responsibility, environment all pertinent topics to these guys! I am looking to buy in 2 years so I look now.
Great information. We ended up with a male Anatolian named Bandit, who was is 22 months old now. He found his way to us on his own on New Year's Eve (2019). The owner posted a missing dog post on FB the next day (Jan.1, 2020). It turns out they live about a 1/2 mile from here. I contacted them & they picked him up. I figured that was the end of that.
At 2 am the next night (i.e. Jan. 2, 2020) guess who was back at our place, yep, Bandit. In the morning the owner called & let me know their dog was missing again & wondered if I had seen him. I let her know he was back at our place. The owner then stated she needed to find him a new home since he keeps escaping & wondered if I knew anyone who might be interested. That's how we ended up with Bandit 4 months ago. We own & operate a dog boarding business & he gets along just fine with all of our customer's dogs. I wasn't real familiar with Anatolians & it's not a breed I would have ever selected if I had been planning to buy a dog. However, Bandit has turned out to be a great dog who is very well behaved, especially for being so young. If you're going to take in a stray who turns up at your place you couldn't ask for a better one.
"we don't want our daughter facing a screen".... Dogumentary, hold my beer- First shot of the daughter: on the computer😂
Very nice interview Nick. You are a great ambassador for these dogs and a sustainable ranch. I hope the fires of October missed your ground.
Great video! Perfect example of a responsible breeder...
It is true---people look like their dogs. Love it.
Wonderful video! And very informative. We have our first Anatolian Shepherd. We love on a 200+ acre home/farm. She watches over our grandchild instinctively 🥰♥️
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Best breed in the world. I got one as a rescue and she's a guard dog round the house but a teddy outside the house. Her bark is fucking terrifying. She's gorgeous, but if someone wants in my house or garden she's going for them. If I have friends over, we hug, chat and meet outside and she clears them as a threat. They're the warrior breed that aren't for inexperienced owners. You need a big garden and a strong enough constition to know when they're walking off the lead they may go into defense mode. Mine just loves everyone and every dog. In the house, and garden, nope. My territory. They watch when theyre on their zone. They're so intelligent. They do play and aren't always into guarding. Mine plays with tiny cat sized dogs and goes into mother mode with play rather than tackling. But come onto their property or "territory" with bad intentions good luck because this massive and intelligent beast will smash you down and kill you. Mine is a sweetheart who lies down on the floor when I go for coffee and never touches a fly because she's by me, watching the door. But you go into an Anatolians territory, they are worse than pitbulls, rottweilers and dobermans combined with how relentlessly lethal they are.
Awww I'm glad they have Turkish names.
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I hope to get an Anatolian for my ranch in northern Nevada soon, but we do primarily live in southern Nevada in the outskirts of Las Vegas. Thank you for all the valuable information on the breed. We hope to give our new pup the best possible life a large breed deserves. Nothing behind us but miles and miles of protected national monument. Petroglyph Canyon in the Sloan Canyon area is an awesome day trip while visiting Vegas for those looking to experience a bit more of what southern Nevada has to offer off of the strip.
@ACEKING I always have 2 dogs. When the ranch is up and going we will likely keep 4-5.
Zeke....this interview was fantastic! Yet another GREAT video bro...keep on keeping on!!
+JM Videos thanks
I agree... Ditto!
Glad I did my research for my homestead, all true about this breed. Now I only keep Alitonin's and dobermans. They work great together here for me. Always had dobermans in the city, now we are off grid and i needed a breed for livestock, winter proof and a prolific guardian. My Alitonin watches and follows me durning chores and is amazing with my poultry stock, ducks. Chickens and turkeys Zero issues.
Excellent video. I don't have the need for a LGD but I do love that aspect of them being independent, free thinking and problem solving without a humans help. I can also see why this breed in particular has been used for and is successful in guarding goats from cheetahs. 👍
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Great job yet again! I love these in depth documentaries, this and your Boerboel episode being particularly fascinating.
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This is The Best Explanation on This Breed I Have Ever Heard. Well Done ! Thank You.
Very informative. Rescued a german shepherd/anatolian mix knowing nothing about anatolians and she was our family dog in a suburban household with young kids when we got her. She was a great dog but I saw all of those behaviors. My only regret was not socializing her with other dogs more when she was younger. Overall she was good with all people and most dogs but if a dogs social ques were interpreted as a threat,she would address that threat without hesitation. I did bring her to dog parks but I had to make sure it was with the right kind of dogs. Anyhow great video. Very in depth. I learned alot.