My granddad (pops i called him) had a kengal imported and he was an absolute beast young even for the breed. His name was Pax because he was worth a whole pack. My pops loved that dog more than anything in this world but he knew what his job was. Due to this he "Armored" Pax with a strong wide thick spiked collar to protect his neck and a custom made jacket that protected his back and bum which also had smaller spikes. My pops didn't lose a single animal under the watch of Pax he was like a juggernaut on the field of battle so intimidating most of his wars were won without him even having to fight. He was the best dog ever. Loyal and gentle with insurmountable strength in body and mind but great with kids playful and happy. When Pax retired he got a nice normal collar and my pops retired with him. The big ball of love managed to live until 13! unusual for such a big dog but nothing with Pax surprised me. Not even a week after Pax passed away I found my pops in the morning still sitting in his old style rocking chair. He had died in his sleep and he had Paxs collar gripped in his hands. It is and always will be the sweetest and equally saddest thing I have ever seen. I never allowed them to remove the collar from his hands. He was buried still holding it. Eventually I dug up Paxs lovely big box after I was given permission to re bury it on top of my pops because the thought of them being so far apart kept me awake at night! I know it sounds insane but it gave me peace.
Clip it then, where’s the video? Always talking bout these mutts but all you see is them matched up against malnourished, smaller opponents! Where’s the full size bear video? Where’s the ACTUAL “wolf” video? I’m pretty sure the bite force of a real wolf is over 1000psi lol and a wolf doesn’t need a spiked collar These videos are ridiculous
I heard the story from my friend about a kangal facing a pack of 6 wolves. Although outnumbered the kangal confronted the wolves and stood his ground. Unfortunately the shepherd (my friends grandfather) arrived too late with his shotgun to repel the pack and his kangal was mortally wounded by too many bites and died the same night. But his bravery saved the flock, he fulfilled his duty paying the ultimate price. There can't be a dog breed more loyal, brave and fearless than a kangal. Like a Spartan breed!
In 1990, I was working in the field on a highway construction. I was a newly graduated civil engineer and was staying at the construction site. We had 2 kangal dogs at the construction site. One night I woke up to the sounds of barking growling and roaring. When I opened the container's door, a brown bear was fighting with the Kangals. I watched for a few seconds in amazement. The bear stood on its two legs and clawed at the attacking Kangals like a racket. One of the coils gave up and fled the battle, while the other continued to attack, but the bear was too big and strong. If he continued like this, he would kill the kangal. I immediately ran inside, grabbed the shotgun, and aimed at the bear. However, the rifle had 2 cartridges used for bird hunting and could not stop the bear. There was a distance of 20-25m between us, and if the Bear was injured, he would have gotten even more angry and killed me. Therefore, I fired 1 shot into the air, my aim was just to make the bear get scared and run away. In the stillness of the night, the sound of the rifle resounded from the mountains, and the bear stood up and looked at me, and we were eye to eye. I immediately aimed the rifle at the bear's eyes again. The bear got on all fours and started to run towards the mountain. I fired the rifle once so it wouldn't come back. When it was all over, Kangal lay motionless on the floor, but he was breathing, his chest heaving. He lifted his head slightly, looked at me, and leaned back to the side. In the morning, when the sun broke, I went to look at Kangala, she was lying in her bed. The bear's claws cut all over him, and his feathers were red from the flowing blood. He only drank a little water until evening that day and did not eat anything. He wouldn't let anyone near him or have his wounds cleaned. Finally we found a healer who understands these things, he cleaned his wounds, dressed him. It took a month to get back to his old self, but he was braver and stronger than before. He was the hero of our construction site.
@@Trianglewitch. yes and no. For example, if my kids play outside and other kids (he does not know) come up they are vigilant. But if they know the kids or the kids are accepted on our territory by us they too get the same protection. Funny thing is, he has only one master (me) but if i play rough with the kids he steps in. Not aggresively,but just to let me know he's watching things don't go to far. Amazing dogs. Only downside is the aggression to other dogs. Basicly every dog he didn't grow up with is considered a threath. So dog parks are a big no go.
When i was 8years old the Kangal of my grandparents bite me in my face... I still got the scars... And i played with this Dog before... When they sleep and you scare them it dosent Matter If you are a child... They will bite.
I live in Türkiye and i can say that if you have your kangal dog next to you, you won't be afraid of anything. Because he will protect you from any danger including bears. Sadly i don't have a kangal yet but i hope i will have in future.
My grandpa used to breed and raise kangals, he said that there was something special about a kangal's bark, it's quite similar to a lion's roar, might be about the decibels or sound frequency. Kangals often don't even have to fight the opposition due to their super scary barks. Scientists need to do a research on this cause I am quite certain that a kangal's bark induces a different of fear and forces most animals to flee.
Timber wolves are not the same as the smaller wolves in your country.Healthy and mature a Timber wolve can be easily over 200lbs.Itll be like a 200lb trained boxer vs a 200lb citizen.The wolf being the 200lb trained boxer.
200 pound humans have killed bears for 1000s of years, little tiny mosquitos have killed humans for 1000s of years, bears fear wolverines , big cats - honey badgers, etc. Those animals didnt have human assistance such as 1000s of years co-existing with humans good water, meals and cool collars, in the open the Kangal has a hard to comprehend endurance that allows them to not only far out maneuver but also chase, bite, wear down much larger animals until the advisory has no more energy to fight and at that point the Kangal is just getting started to deliver very devastating bites and they don't stop. Tactics not sheer size play into any dog breed's advantages over nature and livestock, its a benefit of being mans best friend. Kangal dogs have been bread for this purpose for a long long time . funny twist- my 15 pound terrier picks on my 120 pound Kangal.
My son is willing to pay high dollars for a dog like this and around his small children he has a ton of bears in his neighborhood I told him he needs a few of these dogs they're beautiful and amazing ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐺🐕
I raised and sold these for years. They are known as Anatolian Shepherds. There are enough around now that the price shouldn’t be prohibitive . Don’t buy a show dog as they breed for conformation. Get one from a farm., a working dog. If one is left only with the animals he probably won’t be socialized and there fore dangerous. One raised with people interacting will be ok. They do seek to enlarge their territory to patrol, therefore they want to get out. They also dig a hole to lay in as a way of hiding from predators. Their head is laid up on the rim.other than these traits they are the best, they come up in the morning to be petted and then remain on duty afterwards. They don’t have a prey drive but desire to keep everything safe. In the west they are used for sheep. They are killed by a wolf pack or a grizzly but will stand up to do their duty. Feel free to contact me. Burton Moore 870/747-1085.
Wolves have been around hundreds of thousands of years longer and are still the apex predator. Don't forget it. One of my two huskies is a low content hybrid. It's an honor and privilege to be in its presence everyday. Kangal are amazing animals and one isn't better than the other, but the wolf is still the Apex.
@Eric Miller, I was going to say... Are they sure the donkey isn't protecting the dog. 😂 Many farmers have stopped using dogs as you say and have opted to use donkeys to protect livestock. I mean they also have a powerful bite and a powerful kick.
True and not true. People think their dogs are tough until they're confronted with the threat of their dog being taken away from them, then suddenly they're the most innocent entity that has ever graced the face of the universe.
When he put his ears back while wagging his tail! So cute! Those collars aren't something I need but yeah so cute! My shepherd was as long almost as a section of the couch...on the floor comparison!!! My dog wa a floor model!
@@TheChakyr The bear is killing the dog. He has it in a 'bear hug' and is chomping down on its head. The other dogs are just barking. It is amazing how people see what they want to see.
I was given a dog at the age of 10. We always thought it was a mutt. But watching this I'm starting to think it could have been this breed. I could not keep the dog at my home, because my mom rented. But my grandpa, who lived in the country, took him for me. Myself and my cousins always loved how big he was and took short rides on his back often. He was the same color and had the curled tail like this breed. And my grandpa told me he was the best guard dog he had ever seen. Not sure what he protected the property from but where my grandpa lived we have seen fox, a small bear, possum, raccoons, snakes, and other small wild animals. So I assume it had to be one of these. He would also catch his own food😅my grandpa loved that the most. He would eat squirrel, rabbits, and whatever else he could catch. But I remember how any time my cousin's and I would go explore the woods near my grandpa's home or just go for a walk down those long empty country roads, my loyal dog was next to us the entire time. He was so strong and beautiful. I miss him so much💕
The big guard dogs love their humans. I had a mastiff/pit bull that weighed 130lbs in his prime and he was #1 protector. He loved us but would not tolerate another dog around him, male or female. I had to walk him in remote areas where people rarely went.
I have a Kangal that I got as rescue dog. Such a gentle nature about him and so loyal. Wants to make friends with every human and dog that he encounters
you are hundred percent right, but protection is not always to defeat. i have 4 kangals and 2 rotties, and never seen a rotweiller pitbull or cane corso to attack a pack of wolves. But i saw many times low nomber of kangal going after them. wild animals are always have to protect their selves, a kangal bite may harm them serious and they know it. so its like a firewall sometimes. but in their teritory a bear, or a puma must have to face to face with a kangal if they want something from there. and they will die but wont let them to go easyly
@@davidhunte2348 True and that makes for a very formidable defense. Live stock guardian dogs have become more prevalent here in the US in the 6 years or so. And so do wolves work as a pack / team.
@@davidhunte2348 The ultimate, well drilled, crack team of warriors is a pack of Wolves. They are akin to a military ‘special forces’ unit, highly intelligent, tactically astute , clearly understood individually assigned roles within the hierarchy, respectful of rank, masters of the art of stealth, the deliverance of overwhelming power, quite simply, a formidable killing machine that as a pack has few equals and will overwhelm most other predators, regardless of size and strength….
5 Great Pyrenees (Similar breed--Slightly larger) were abandoned on a farm in Arkansas. They started hunting for food... Ended up taking bison. After animal control failed a few times they sent hunters in. They were run off as well. They had to take them out with sharpshooters from a helicopter.
Nothing can surpass the Chihuahua. They can annoy their prey to death without taking a single bite and are the 1st choice of lineage millionaire children who own hotel franchises
I had a stray adopt me out here one day. I couldn't keep her, but she followed me for like 3 or 4 miles. She was very protective of me. If I could have kept her I would have, in a heart beat. Broke my heart that I had to lose her in the city. (That was no easy task either.) I had to buy her water a few times, because, yes during that walk, she did start to get heated up. All love, all play, but she could sense when my back was going to lock up (I have a bad back) and she figured that out in a matter of probably 30 minutes. I was so impressed with her. If I ever get property here, or go back to the US and get property... I'll get one of these and take it with me. (Strays run rampant out here.)
Grey wolf, comes in different sizes,from 25 to 80 kg. The weight of a male Kangal,is 48 to 60 kg. Ive seen a lot og ducumentry about the Kangal and Alabai. The farmers say,that you need 3 dogs to kill 1 wolf. And the average weight of a male mediterranean wolf is 39 kg. And when people say that pitbulls kill wolfes,they are talking about Coyote
Good information, according to my modest knowledge about dogs! I have a German Shepherd that weighs 120 pounds (about 54 kg), and we were told by the former owners when we adopted him that he was a wolf hybrid. I finally, bought I DNA kit and I should soon know whether he's part wolf or if that was just B.S. We have a lot of coyotes around here which is causing some of our neighbors to worry about small pets (a few have been killed), but I'm not worried about my boy . . . because his "little brother" who weighs 100 pounds (about 45 kg) could fend off a pack of 6 or 8 coyotes with little problem . . . because, mainly, I mean why would coyotes go through that much trouble with chickens in neighbors yards, not to mention cats and chihuahuas? I think the bigger one would easily handle a Doberman, have a bit of difficulty with a Rottweiler, but I have no idea about a mastiff of any kind. I just don't know that breed enough. A pit bull would be merely play for him.
Artyom Arty …it involves strategy and killing…as well as stealing food from other groups including bears and badgers….so yes there often is fighting as well…
A pack might, but no single dog could. I know Kangals, and Ridgebacks ( I have lived with both breeds). They were bred to guard livestock from wolves, bears and (Ridgebacks) lions. Individually they will die to protect a flock or herd, but in a pack, they will force a bear or lion away from the flock or herd.
Lone lions sure. The issue with lions is they occasionally come in prides, in India and the Savannahs of Africa the lions don't always go after livestock, they often take the canines, a pack of kangals included. Most bears won't confront a pack of dogs but some large brown bears follow canids to take their food or take out a member. A male brown bear at 1,000lbs+ isn't concerned with a pack of dog.
@@trvth1s "Lone lions sure. The issue with lions is they occasionally come in prides, in India and the Savannahs of Africa the lions don't always go after livestock, they often take the canines, a pack of kangals included.
Most bears won't confront a pack of dogs but some large brown bears follow canids to take their food or take out a member. A male brown bear at 1,000lbs+ isn't concerned with a pack of dog." I don't know as much about lions, but bears hate domestic dogs. A group of barking dogs can scare most bears away even if they are too small to stand any chance in a fight. Don't confuse wolves and dogs, a bear will follow wolves in order to steal a kill. That happens all the time. They hate domestic dogs though. I'm not 100% sure why, perhaps they associate them with humans, perhaps they are just so foreign to anything they see in the wild that they aren't sure what to make of them. I've lived in bear country for a long time, dogs are one of the best defenses you can have to prevent bear incursions on your property.
@@tysontyson1244 "I've lived in urban city for a long time. Dogs are one of the best defenses you can have to prevent criminal incursions on your property." I'd rather contend with the bear than a large, angry dog in a confined space. My rifle isn't any good in an apartment.
@@SighNaps Not a Kangal but any dog smaller than you (which are most dog breeds) simply let him go for your arm, then shove your arm as far down his throat as possible, pinning him down to the ground and with your other hand gouge his soft spots (eyes, genitals, throat). Not sure what plan you'd have for engaging a bear in a confined space or if back up against a corner.
I have worked with dogs of all breeds mixed and pure most of my life. I can testify to the tremendous heart all these dogs of various sizes and breeds have when raised with love and care as well as discipline and rewards. I recommend anyone wanting to have a dog to research the breed that most fits the environment and purpose before they just run out and get one because there cute or funny etc. Some dogs take a lot more control than others at the start but in time they all become cute and funny as well as very very smart to your habits and moods. I never recommend letting your dog fight with anything when possible. I understand the work dogs with live stock protection or law enforcement. Keep in mind all these dogs really want is to please and help you and your family. You are there new Pack they are looking out for you. Spend as much quality time with your dogs as possible. Remember they are watching you and your habits as much as you are them. I have had some very nasty dog bites in 60 yrs as expected working learning and training canines. Patience and love. The breeds used for bears and big cats are for intimidation, tracking and deterrence. Absolutely NOT fighting!!! If you really love your dog you won't let them engage.
I have clean blooded Kangal, and when i feed him he takes peace of meat from my hand fast, but when my 2 year old daughter gives a dog piece of meat he takes it so slowly so it does not scare a child. I never seen in my life more caring dog then Kangal. By the way it has the strongest bite of all dogs including wolfs and hyenas documented on discovery channel.
Hate to be a mailman in far of Anatolia!😵 BTW, until 100 years ago Kaspian tigers roamed there, not to mention until the early middle ages you had Earasian lions there and they still have leopards. It's a rough place.
7 Hyenas (the strongest bite force of any land animal) could take down a male lion, no way 10 of these could take down a full grown male Siberian tiger, the tiger would shred them.
Kangal's are great farm dogs. They always protect the herd and will kill intruders coming inside the fence line. I have found dead racoons, opposums and bob cats. They are fast and stealth. Just an amazing breed, but good with part of the family dogs but not strange dogs. This is because they are extremely territorial, guarding their food and herd. Off leash command is not a trait you will ever have with these dogs. So you can't let them wonder in the neighborhood. They crave owner's attention and are totally devoted to family.
My guy is just the best . He follows his nose for sure . And when someone who lived in the city saw him as a pup and said " WE want one just like him " I replied " No you don't " HE saunters off sometimes just around a couple of blocks , visits his friends houses and will not come if you pay him ! But what a companion ~
I did some work for a guy who trained police dogs and he had a Kangal. I have never been so scared of a dog in my life. Although this dog was trained to not challenge the owner when on his leash I was still scared. Beautiful dog but very intimidating.
One thing you forgot is they are extremely understanding and lovely around children and people who are no threat to them. You can ride a kangal like a horse and it will let you if it knows you without a whine, a baby can pull its tail and kangal won’t even growl a little.
@@CreatureDomain alabai aren't that strong, they are too big. In dog world being big is bad because it will ruin your speed and agillity, that's why dogos argentinos are considered better than an alabai.
We're so grateful and proud to have this breed as our heritage. What should also be mentioned is how low maintenance Kangals are so poor shepherds can have a team of them.
To freaking funny. Kangals are wonderful animals but keep in mind the wolves in the region they were bred in are barley bigger than our coyotes. A North american/ Canadian wolf is a different story altogether. And there is no way a kangal is going to kill even an average size black bear, much less a grizzly. Might run one off, but in an all out fight that dog will be bear scat.
Well considering Turkeys heritage is that of Greek genocide and displacement from a city that doesn't belong to turkey, at least their dogs are worth visiting the country for.
When my son was about 11 years old he entered a Jaycee Relay Race. He’d never ran track before and didn’t know everybody wore shorts. He came in jeans, to everyone’s amusement. He ran the last leg for his team - and came away the fastest runner of the day, and made up considerable distance to win. This video made me think of that day. How I wish I had been able to see it, instead of only hear and read about it. I was a single mom and had to work. My son was an amazing athlete. ❤️
"Let's try this against a Kodiak or a Polar Bear... you know... the bear that jsut eat whatever they found... even humans in the north..." I can't speak for a Polar bear, I've never encountered one. Kodiaks don't like dogs though. A kodiak will go after an individual dog if it's in it's way, and they may even try to take on a few if it's mid-late fall because they get desperate if they haven't eaten enough. 90% of the time though, a few dogs will send a brown bear running. I'm not sure if it's because they associate a domestic dog with human presence, or if they just seem alien to a bear because they don't look like anything else. The general rule in bear country for a medium sized property is 3 dogs (triple that if you've got stock or pigs), and it tends to work well.
Kangals are strong(er) dogs for sure but even people who take care of them in Turkey will tell you, Kangal is no match for an alpha Wolf or a bear. They are just not viscous enough to kill a wild predator, especially one that have adapted to the terrain, has very high stamina and intelligence like a wolf.
Simply not true at all…my brother has a Great Pyrenees and it took off one night after something…you could hear what sounded like screaming and when my brother finally got to where the dog was, there was blood everywhere and the dog was covered in it…but it wasn’t his blood…he had killed 3 coyotes in about 2-3 minutes…the dog barely had a scratch…and a Kangal can wreck a Great Pyrenees one on one…did you not just see the video where they are trying to literally kill a wolf…a grizzly, etc
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 true they do. But that is the parent. The entire pack is just a family with members leaving upon maturity at some point. An alpha wolf is just a wolf that has had offspring. Nothing special about it
@@lindakatherinelyles8508 thank you and I never knew you could get a dog from there I always thought it was the end of the line when you see the truck catch a dog
Turkey's bear subspecies is smaller than an American grizzly bear or black bear. We have Eurasian brown bear. Their attack is not that harmful though. Not like American black bear and grizzly bear.
This guy can’t be serious. He showed a clip of a tiger play fighting with a kangal and thought that dog would of really had any chance of winning a fight with a tiger.
@@KS-lb1tu I've seen a lion defending itself against 4 other lions on it's back with paws thrashing. To think a dog would take any of these predators is insane. A tiger alone can take on and kill 4 dogs in a single fight.. probably kill them all before it exhausts itself. A bear, with so much stamina is an obvious win.
I'm sure they are a badass dog, but against a bear? Nobody with half a brain would entertain the idea it could take a small black bear much less a Grizzly
@@thedoerthedalara1112 More likely in these scenarios , are the dogs simply outnumbering the bear or lion . Even then the dogs can't just simply outright kill them . These animals are Apex predators for a reason .
I've had English Bullmastiffs most of my 52 years on starship earth and i always felt my three boy's were safe when Iggy Pup was out walking with them....R.I.P IGGY PUP this boy was a MONSTER with a gentle nature but when anyone came up the driveway or though the front gate he would ROAR and if he wasn't on his run and didn't know you he had the habit of Bowling them from behind and standing over them no growling wagging tail let's do it again come on seen some very pale people who can't read signs on the driveway gate or the pathway gate he would never bite was just a fun game..... Man i miss that boy IGGY PUP
I know this video is old. Maybe I will tell those who are wondering, I am a Turkish, I grew up with dogs. I have witnessed many dangerous encounters. In its natural environment, no dog can beat a male adult wolf one on one. Wolves don't get tired when fighting, but your dogs soon become out of breath and the wolf beats them. It takes at least two dogs to defeat a wolf. Usually wolves run away when they see dogs.
"Biologists think a wolf can bite at 1,200 psi." What biologists think that? That is the brown bear's bite force. It is a much bigger animal, with noticeably more massive jaw muscles. A wolf cannot chomp anywhere near as powrfully as a bear.
bite force doesn't really mean much. Even if a brown bear had the bite force of a human (160 psi on average) an adult brown bear would still be more than capable of taking on even a large wolf without too much difficulty with their weight and height advantage, especially since a bear doesn't need to rely on its bite since it has powerful forearms, heavy paws, and long sharp claws.
@@matthew77eyes33 Why do you think you have anything to tell me about brown bears? I made mention of bite force as a response to what someone had said about bite force. For that matter, bite force does not mean much? Do tell, Summa Cum Laude graduate of Dunning Kruger University, why did brown bears evolve bite force enough to crush a bowing ball, if it does not mean much? A bite force like that costs calories to build, maintain, and use, which are not always abundant. Unneeded morphology atrophes, rather quickly, i.e., the brown bear's ancestral hump recding in polar bears in just a few tens of thousands of years, and oddly enough, much of the brown bear's masticating muscles, too.
Bite force PSI doesn't necessarily mean much on it's own. You also have to look at BFQ (bite force quotient) A smaller rounded jaw with blunter teeth will apply the pressure over a larger area where as sharper canines will apply more pressure to a smaller area so the jaw shape, the shape of the teeth, how wide the jaw can open etc all play a part. Most estimates are educated guess work and even a successful test doesn't necessarily mean it's the hardest the animal can bite or even the bite came from the best possible grip etc. Maybe a wolf was estimated at 1200 BFQ from a very small point of the tooth where as a bear applying say even 700 PSI will be more effective for example especially in certain circumstances. Not many people understand this and for example a Tiger has a stronger bite than a Jaguar it's just that as a Tiger is 2x & even 3x larger than a Jaguar in some cases it's bite is for example only 0.5x more powerful (another way to say this as it's difficult to explain so a Jaguars bite is 3/4 as powerful as a Tiger and less than half it's size and sometimes more if that makes sense?) making the Jaguar pound for pound much more impressive in relation to bite force, but make no mistake I'd rather take a bite from a Jaguar than a Tiger.
@@andrewrobertsmith7367 ye, not only that but jaguars are one of the only felines that kill with a bite at the back of the head to cracks the skull or spinal cord of an animal. They do it to caimans all the time. Please nerf
The scene of the dog chasing the the bear and its baby cubs sums it up for me. These dogs no doubt have a place but to romanticise their ability to kill wildlife is a foley.
No dog of any kind could kill a full-grown bear. In addition, wolves hunt in packs so the Kangal would be destroyed by a pack of wolves. Wild Verses tend to exaggerate things with the hyperbole.
Totally agree ! And, in the rare event an adult Timber Wolf had a one on one with a Kangal, the Timber Wolf would incapacitate the Kangal within minutes. As big and powerful as Kangals are, they are simply no match for either a full grown bear or Timber Wolf…
@@CCN-tu2kr, I agree with the bear and I agree in most cases with the timber wolf but don't you think on occasion a Kangal could beat a Timber wolf or would you say it would never stand a chance?
@@CCN-tu2kr The dog might be big and powerful but it's had a much easier life than a wild wolf. The wolf has spent it's whole life hunting and surviving and has developed far greater hunting and killing skills than any dog no matter how big the dog is.
@@andrewrobertsmith7367 The dog might be big and powerful but it's had a much easier life than a wild wolf. The wolf has spent it's whole life hunting and surviving and has developed far greater hunting and killing skills than any dog no matter how big the dog is.
You are correct. But indeed strategy is different. Wild predators try to protect themselves from wounds because even moderate wounds mean death for them. So they do not take risks. That is why a bear 3 times bigger and stronger than a Kangal runs away. And it is not a beat but a win. And it is a win for both sides including the predator not knowingly shuns of risk itself against an human with gun.
All predators such as bears, wolves, and big cats know that when they are injured, it may cause their death. Therefore, they avoid fighting with animals that will harm them unless it is very necessary, unless they have to protect their pack or their cubs. They instinctively know that kangals can harm them. . Kangals consider their owners, household and other animals in the house as their family and pack. Therefore, they do not hesitate to face death instinctively. They do not hesitate to attack wild animals alone if necessary, but mostly they work in teams like wolves and African wild dogs. For example, while one of them distracting the bear's attention, the other smashes the bear's balls from behind. It uses his very strong rib cage against animals such as wolves and jackals. It jumps on his opponent with all his weight, knocks it down and attacks his throat.. They teach each other different attack methods against different animals. If there are no trained kangals to teach, which are usually the parents of that kangal, expert trainers teach these to the kangals. In fact, the Kangal is a wolf that accepts you as a pack. It is not suitable for them to stay indoors, they can run for miles, unlike other dogs, they do not like to take orders.
Thats gonna be almost impossible to get the bears balls from behind given the girth of their rump! One swipe from a grown grizzly bear and that kangal is history!
I agree with most of what you said but that's kind of including humans in the fight which isn't fair circumstances. So I think people's point is remove the spiked collar, remove the human following up with a gun and drop 10 in a large enclosure against 10 timber wolves. Don't you think the outcome would be different? I don't mean place 10 Kangals in a wolf enclosure I mean place 10 wild wolves in with 10 trained Kangals. Advantage to the wolf don't you think? In fact the only advantage to the Kangal in general is man & that's one hell of an advantage wouldn't you say? As for brown bears it's not even worth discussing. We've seen wolf packs of 15 members stay clear of one adult brown bear and at most they'll harass the bear to steal it's food, so how would a Kangal fair better? With humans following up that's how, so as long as you're simply stating the facts of how things work then the Kangals with man will win every single time.
@@andrewrobertsmith7367 Can Kangal kill wolves and bears or not? I don’t want to bet.. Where I went to high school, in Sivas, the homeland of Kangal, I often heard stories from shepherds about either wolves torn apart by kangals, or about wolves torn apart by wolves. One event I heard was very interesting. A young girl and a young man, whose families were not willing them to marry, fled their village together. It happened on a very cold winter day.. A pack of several wolves surrounded this couple.. Wolves generally stay away from people, but if they are very hungry, they do not hesitate to attack. The young girl fell while running, and instantly a few wolves surrounded her..Although the young man attacked the wolves with a stick in his hand, the wolves also injured him by biting him.Just when they think it’s all over, a kangal from where it came was unknown attacked the wolves... It prevented the wolves from approaching the young people. When the howling of the wolves was added to the barking of the dog, and the screams of the girl were heard, the villagers rushed. What they saw was, near the youngsters, the corpse of the wolf, which they assumed to be the alpha, with its throat smashed, and a few hundred meters away the corpse of the smashed kangal. The villagers determined that another wolf was also injured from the traces of its blood. Kangal was one of the dogs of that village.. IT sacrificed himself to protect these young people.. Later, the couple told all the story one by one. Their families, who were very impressed by the heroism of the dog, agreed to the couple’s marriage. Although the story is like a fairy tale, I have heard it from many different people. In my opinion, the most important feature of the Kangal is not only that it is a strong dog, but that it can sacrifice itself without fear if there are people or other animals it decides to protect.
@@motomasyon, The story could be true & there's no right or wrong answer here as it's virtually impossible to do a fair fight upto a certain extent. I've been emphasizing the advantages of dog breeds being able to be trained with little to no fear on CZcams for a long time and people simply disregard it which is silly as it's a huge advantage. The story you tell could also be exaggerated over time as many stories are that are widespread but like I said who knows? Did the dog have a spiked collar to protect it? Why wouldn't other wolf pack members help the alpha getting ripped apart? (This is completely unnatural don't you think?) I believe certain trained Kangals especially do stand a chance against wolves I just think the odds are more in favour of the wolf but that's an opinion based on nothing solid other than mother nature (wild animals) have huge advantages too just like well trained domesticated dogs. 👍
@@motomasyon, With Bears I think common sense can simply be used and Bear baiting scenarios and interactions with Wolves & Bears. Bears are a different level altogether & I personally seriously doubt a Kangal could kill a smaller species of Bear by itself if the circumstances were right like being cornered as a black bear would most likely flee from even 1 Kangal but that doesn't mean the Kangal is more powerful if you get what I mean? Domestic cats and badgers have chased black bears away which results in morons on CZcams saying bears are scared of domestic cats. 🤦 Nervous of anything outside their natural habitat and comfort zones yes but put your domestic cat in the middle of the woods & let's see it chase a bear away. 😀
Against a full-grown arctic or timber wolf in it's prime, the best any domestic dog could do in a pit would be a draw. Luck would be involved. Against a bear? Forget it.
@@juliebryne2903 Wolves do use a tactic. They would all take turns biting the bear on the rear until the bear gives up and runs away. But yea, wolves do know not to mess with them, but if they really have to they would try defending their pup's or whatever it is. If wolves were over powered by grizzlies than wolves would be extinct. In some part of this world wolves encounter polar bears. It's crazy! But for some people to think that a dog can kill a grizzly is crazy!
Yes, the Turkish Kangal is a very great bodyguard and a security system of really big areas.^^ My cousins family have a lot of expensive farming machines and these are all left in a very wide open area. No fence no nothing. But the area is secured by 12 Kangals^^. I always was afraid to visit this area, even when my cousin was beside me. And the Kangals are definitely reminding people, these for my cousin wanted to make me met them.^^ Security^^ :)
Wolves are better than dogs. The wolf is the canine who refused to be domesticated. The dogs are the weaker Wolves who...unable to hang in the wild, with their own pack, chose to hang around our campfires begging for our leftovers.
Yeah right. Learn from dogs. Heard that before. I can send you some videos of what dogs can do. We are humans, we learn from all the sources we could find, thats why we are the rulers of the earth, with all the goods and bads. I love animals but I would never say they are better than us.
@@Tyrese18 know theres a difference from dogs and wolf a dog is a pet raise it wolf the thing that kills goats sure there can be shepherd's but there has to be more than 1 if not it will be killed if theres a 1 on 1 wolf vs kangel clearly the kangel will die if the wolf is a normal hunter
My granddad (pops i called him) had a kengal imported and he was an absolute beast young even for the breed. His name was Pax because he was worth a whole pack. My pops loved that dog more than anything in this world but he knew what his job was. Due to this he "Armored" Pax with a strong wide thick spiked collar to protect his neck and a custom made jacket that protected his back and bum which also had smaller spikes. My pops didn't lose a single animal under the watch of Pax he was like a juggernaut on the field of battle so intimidating most of his wars were won without him even having to fight. He was the best dog ever. Loyal and gentle with insurmountable strength in body and mind but great with kids playful and happy. When Pax retired he got a nice normal collar and my pops retired with him. The big ball of love managed to live until 13! unusual for such a big dog but nothing with Pax surprised me. Not even a week after Pax passed away I found my pops in the morning still sitting in his old style rocking chair. He had died in his sleep and he had Paxs collar gripped in his hands. It is and always will be the sweetest and equally saddest thing I have ever seen. I never allowed them to remove the collar from his hands. He was buried still holding it. Eventually I dug up Paxs lovely big box after I was given permission to re bury it on top of my pops because the thought of them being so far apart kept me awake at night! I know it sounds insane but it gave me peace.
What a story!
Then everyone clapped and cheered
That's a fucking awesome story thank you for sharing!
@@Gopherll lmao
Saddest and most beautiful comment I've ever read. RIP pops and Pax.
There's no dog that could defeat a adult grizzly bear by itself, or any bear
Sure is
Clip it then, where’s the video? Always talking bout these mutts but all you see is them matched up against malnourished, smaller opponents!
Where’s the full size bear video?
Where’s the ACTUAL “wolf” video? I’m pretty sure the bite force of a real wolf is over 1000psi lol and a wolf doesn’t need a spiked collar
These videos are ridiculous
Don't bet your life on that, look the up they are out there
@@MarkRuslinzski If the bear fights back, it's no way, one good swipe with those claws it's over I bet your life on it
Certain bears a black bear yes but anything else no
I heard the story from my friend about a kangal facing a pack of 6 wolves. Although outnumbered the kangal confronted the wolves and stood his ground. Unfortunately the shepherd (my friends grandfather) arrived too late with his shotgun to repel the pack and his kangal was mortally wounded by too many bites and died the same night. But his bravery saved the flock, he fulfilled his duty paying the ultimate price. There can't be a dog breed more loyal, brave and fearless than a kangal. Like a Spartan breed!
R.I.p
Ok, that last sentence was a bit overdramatic and false 😂
@@PerfectionInMotion69 There arent many. German Shepherds or Cane Corso maybe.
@@axe2grind244
So tell him that.. not me, numbskull
@@axe2grind244 boerboel
In 1990, I was working in the field on a highway construction. I was a newly graduated civil engineer and was staying at the construction site. We had 2 kangal dogs at the construction site. One night I woke up to the sounds of barking growling and roaring. When I opened the container's door, a brown bear was fighting with the Kangals. I watched for a few seconds in amazement. The bear stood on its two legs and clawed at the attacking Kangals like a racket. One of the coils gave up and fled the battle, while the other continued to attack, but the bear was too big and strong. If he continued like this, he would kill the kangal. I immediately ran inside, grabbed the shotgun, and aimed at the bear. However, the rifle had 2 cartridges used for bird hunting and could not stop the bear. There was a distance of 20-25m between us, and if the Bear was injured, he would have gotten even more angry and killed me. Therefore, I fired 1 shot into the air, my aim was just to make the bear get scared and run away. In the stillness of the night, the sound of the rifle resounded from the mountains, and the bear stood up and looked at me, and we were eye to eye. I immediately aimed the rifle at the bear's eyes again. The bear got on all fours and started to run towards the mountain. I fired the rifle once so it wouldn't come back. When it was all over, Kangal lay motionless on the floor, but he was breathing, his chest heaving. He lifted his head slightly, looked at me, and leaned back to the side. In the morning, when the sun broke, I went to look at Kangala, she was lying in her bed. The bear's claws cut all over him, and his feathers were red from the flowing blood. He only drank a little water until evening that day and did not eat anything. He wouldn't let anyone near him or have his wounds cleaned. Finally we found a healer who understands these things, he cleaned his wounds, dressed him. It took a month to get back to his old self, but he was braver and stronger than before. He was the hero of our construction site.
Thank god he didn't die man
Wow, amazing story.
Man's best friend forsho.
I love how they take care about children. Such a noble animal.
Only their owners kids
@@Trianglewitch. precisely
These dogs literally allow kids to abuse them. Kids pull their ears, tails, they do not mind.
@@Trianglewitch. yes and no. For example, if my kids play outside and other kids (he does not know) come up they are vigilant. But if they know the kids or the kids are accepted on our territory by us they too get the same protection. Funny thing is, he has only one master (me) but if i play rough with the kids he steps in. Not aggresively,but just to let me know he's watching things don't go to far. Amazing dogs. Only downside is the aggression to other dogs. Basicly every dog he didn't grow up with is considered a threath. So dog parks are a big no go.
When i was 8years old the Kangal of my grandparents bite me in my face... I still got the scars... And i played with this Dog before... When they sleep and you scare them it dosent Matter If you are a child... They will bite.
Damn that relationship between those dogs and those sheep is the strongest I have ever seen.
even better than me end my wife's relation
@@BoodyAnto LOL :-D
lol the sheep will eventually be eaten tho
@@homebbl172 who eats sheep
@@Brascobadboy his mom lmao
As soon as I seen a lion and tiger get brought up I lost my mind because there's not a chance that any dog can live or survive those bigcats.
I live in Türkiye and i can say that if you have your kangal dog next to you, you won't be afraid of anything. Because he will protect you from any danger including bears. Sadly i don't have a kangal yet but i hope i will have in future.
The day we find a dog that can kill a grizzly is the day you can go and try to beat a hippo with bare hands.
maybe Snoop Dogg with a gunshot
The day someone can breed a dog that can put down grizzlies will become millionaires overnight
A pack of wolves won’t even attack a grizzly….LOL
lol 😂 Bear killer what a joke
I think he means a Koala bear!
There is nothing cooler than an intelligent brute of a dog that protects children.
I was nearly eaten by a kangal back when I was a child lol. Just Turkish things
My grandpa used to breed and raise kangals, he said that there was something special about a kangal's bark, it's quite similar to a lion's roar, might be about the decibels or sound frequency. Kangals often don't even have to fight the opposition due to their super scary barks. Scientists need to do a research on this cause I am quite certain that a kangal's bark induces a different of fear and forces most animals to flee.
Timber wolves are not the same as the smaller wolves in your country.Healthy and mature a Timber wolve can be easily over 200lbs.Itll be like a 200lb trained boxer vs a 200lb citizen.The wolf being the 200lb trained boxer.
U sure u from turkey ?
An adult male grizzly can grow as big as 1700lbs. Polar bears can grow past 2000lbs. There's no way a solo dog can take on such powerhouses.
200 pound humans have killed bears for 1000s of years, little tiny mosquitos have killed humans for 1000s of years, bears fear wolverines , big cats - honey badgers, etc. Those animals didnt have human assistance such as 1000s of years co-existing with humans good water, meals and cool collars, in the open the Kangal has a hard to comprehend endurance that allows them to not only far out maneuver but also chase, bite, wear down much larger animals until the advisory has no more energy to fight and at that point the Kangal is just getting started to deliver very devastating bites and they don't stop. Tactics not sheer size play into any dog breed's advantages over nature and livestock, its a benefit of being mans best friend. Kangal dogs have been bread for this purpose for a long long time . funny twist- my 15 pound terrier picks on my 120 pound Kangal.
It cant. This is misinformation.
A bear would end the fight with a single slap.
They used a black bear in the video, huge difference.
You are absolutely right. However throw in 4 more trained dogs and a human, the fight would look very diffrent.
@@nxxf1 😂😂you drunk asl
whether it beats 1000+ pounds bears or not, but it's loyalty towards humans to protect livestock is priceless .
dogs arent loyal to you, but to food. if you replaceyourself with someone else, they will be ''loyal'' tosomeone else. lmao
My son is willing to pay high dollars for a dog like this and around his small children he has a ton of bears in his neighborhood I told him he needs a few of these dogs they're beautiful and amazing ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐺🐕
I raised and sold these for years. They are known as Anatolian Shepherds. There are enough around now that the price shouldn’t be prohibitive . Don’t buy a show dog as they breed for conformation. Get one from a farm., a working dog. If one is left only with the animals he probably won’t be socialized and there fore dangerous. One raised with people interacting will be ok. They do seek to enlarge their territory to patrol, therefore they want to get out. They also dig a hole to lay in as a way of hiding from predators. Their head is laid up on the rim.other than these traits they are the best, they come up in the morning to be petted and then remain on duty afterwards. They don’t have a prey drive but desire to keep everything safe. In the west they are used for sheep. They are killed by a wolf pack or a grizzly but will stand up to do their duty. Feel free to contact me. Burton Moore 870/747-1085.
Have at least 2 for predators.
Wolves have been around hundreds of thousands of years longer and are still the apex predator. Don't forget it. One of my two huskies is a low content hybrid. It's an honor and privilege to be in its presence everyday. Kangal are amazing animals and one isn't better than the other, but the wolf is still the Apex.
Love the Kengal smartly lying in the shade of the donkey!
@Eric Miller, I was going to say... Are they sure the donkey isn't protecting the dog. 😂
Many farmers have stopped using dogs as you say and have opted to use donkeys to protect livestock.
I mean they also have a powerful bite and a powerful kick.
People have a extremely unrealistic inflated sense of how tough their dogs really are.
Seriously, it's common sense something weighting less than 200, can't beat something weighing over 400.
I actually think the opposite too, obviously a dog is going to lose to a bear, but I think people forget the damage their dogs can do.
True and not true. People think their dogs are tough until they're confronted with the threat of their dog being taken away from them, then suddenly they're the most innocent entity that has ever graced the face of the universe.
Most people with pitbulls are scared pussies. They can't fight so they get a mean looking dog.
@@thefix2573 hey man, better than meatheads.
When he put his ears back while wagging his tail! So cute! Those collars aren't something I need but yeah so cute! My shepherd was as long almost as a section of the couch...on the floor comparison!!! My dog wa a floor model!
There is no way a dog could kill a full grown grizzly bear, impossible.
7:22 watch it
@@TheChakyr The bear is killing the dog. He has it in a 'bear hug' and is chomping down on its head. The other dogs are just barking. It is amazing how people see what they want to see.
@@TheChakyr what are talking about, that bear is about to kill that dog it has and will kill the rest one by one.
Let them dream
Well I suppose a large dog, or at least a large chunk of one, could get hung in the bears throat and choke it to death.
I was given a dog at the age of 10. We always thought it was a mutt. But watching this I'm starting to think it could have been this breed. I could not keep the dog at my home, because my mom rented. But my grandpa, who lived in the country, took him for me. Myself and my cousins always loved how big he was and took short rides on his back often. He was the same color and had the curled tail like this breed. And my grandpa told me he was the best guard dog he had ever seen. Not sure what he protected the property from but where my grandpa lived we have seen fox, a small bear, possum, raccoons, snakes, and other small wild animals. So I assume it had to be one of these. He would also catch his own food😅my grandpa loved that the most. He would eat squirrel, rabbits, and whatever else he could catch. But I remember how any time my cousin's and I would go explore the woods near my grandpa's home or just go for a walk down those long empty country roads, my loyal dog was next to us the entire time. He was so strong and beautiful. I miss him so much💕
The big guard dogs love their humans. I had a mastiff/pit bull that weighed 130lbs in his prime and he was #1 protector. He loved us but would not tolerate another dog around him, male or female. I had to walk him in remote areas where people rarely went.
Dog history that's so nice l🐕l
@@dieseldog00 thank you for being a responsible owner! I do similar!
I'll protect u now I'm captain save a🤣
That was actually a beautiful story. How long did the big boy live if I may ask?
Imagine if you had 6 or 7 of them. You’d be unstoppable lmao 😂
"Despite the evidence some scientists believe . . ." What a time to be alive.
Modern “science” is a joke too… so yeah, what a time to be alive.
Amazing stuff. Thank you!
I have a Kangal that I got as rescue dog. Such a gentle nature about him and so loyal. Wants to make friends with every human and dog that he encounters
What bear? A teddy bear? Definitely not a real bear!
Lol a Leopard or Jaguar would kill any variation of a dog, these dudes be reaching 😂
you are hundred percent right, but protection is not always to defeat. i have 4 kangals and 2 rotties, and never seen a rotweiller pitbull or cane corso to attack a pack of wolves. But i saw many times low nomber of kangal going after them. wild animals are always have to protect their selves, a kangal bite may harm them serious and they know it. so its like a firewall sometimes. but in their teritory a bear, or a puma must have to face to face with a kangal if they want something from there. and they will die but wont let them to go easyly
Agreed 👍 now 5 of those dogs to one cat 🐈 makes sense
Lol not a leopard. A kangal will defeat a leopard and make it run away.
@@NOU-iw3gb are you brain dead are you comparing a leopard to a dog
@@NOU-iw3gb Ok lol, a Leopard would tear a Kangal to bits,a leopard is a born killer, an apex predator, no dog on earth would take down a leopard.
4:40 that footage is incredible. It went from alarmed approach to attack mode decision in about .05 seconds.
i love ur channel homie ty for the content can’t wait to not sleep and binge this till sunrise
Wolf's are smaller in those areas, unlike
Timber Wolf's
Valid Point and well taken.
But the advantage of the dogs is that they work as a team.
@@davidhunte2348 True and that makes for a very formidable defense. Live stock guardian dogs have become more prevalent here in the US in the 6 years or so. And so do wolves work as a pack / team.
@@davidhunte2348 The ultimate, well drilled, crack team of warriors is a pack of Wolves. They are akin to a military ‘special forces’ unit, highly intelligent, tactically astute , clearly understood individually assigned roles within the hierarchy, respectful of rank, masters of the art of stealth, the deliverance of overwhelming power, quite simply, a formidable killing machine that as a pack has few equals and will overwhelm most other predators, regardless of size and strength….
5 Great Pyrenees (Similar breed--Slightly larger) were abandoned on a farm in Arkansas. They started hunting for food... Ended up taking bison. After animal control failed a few times they sent hunters in. They were run off as well.
They had to take them out with sharpshooters from a helicopter.
2:40 LMAO...DUDE I almost dropped my soup bowl into my lap when you said that...
Polar bear logging in 🤣
I've chased away bears. Brown and black ones that is. Even though I know they can wipe me out, they "generally" don't want confrontation.
A pack kangal's will kill bears, but never singlehanded
@@anfieldarcher8545 nope
4:26 that goose looked like he had that situation under control, lol.
Beau témoignage et très émouvant ! Wouah !!! 👋👍🙏💝💫🌈
Absolutely no dog nor wolf can compete with any bear, not happening!
Nothing can surpass the Chihuahua. They can annoy their prey to death without taking a single bite and are the 1st choice of lineage millionaire children who own hotel franchises
There is no dog alive that could take on a bear in a death match and win. Even whole wolf packs will back off from bears.
Exactly
Cats on the other hand are a different story.
@@bennywhite7062 depends on the cat of course.
Bear is very powerful animal
It aint taking out no grizzly bear!
I had a stray adopt me out here one day. I couldn't keep her, but she followed me for like 3 or 4 miles. She was very protective of me. If I could have kept her I would have, in a heart beat. Broke my heart that I had to lose her in the city. (That was no easy task either.) I had to buy her water a few times, because, yes during that walk, she did start to get heated up. All love, all play, but she could sense when my back was going to lock up (I have a bad back) and she figured that out in a matter of probably 30 minutes. I was so impressed with her. If I ever get property here, or go back to the US and get property... I'll get one of these and take it with me. (Strays run rampant out here.)
Grey wolf, comes in different sizes,from 25 to 80 kg. The weight of a male Kangal,is 48 to 60 kg. Ive seen a lot og ducumentry about the Kangal and Alabai. The farmers say,that you need 3 dogs to kill 1 wolf. And the average weight of a male mediterranean wolf is 39 kg. And when people say that pitbulls kill wolfes,they are talking about Coyote
Good information, according to my modest knowledge about dogs! I have a German Shepherd that weighs 120 pounds (about 54 kg), and we were told by the former owners when we adopted him that he was a wolf hybrid. I finally, bought I DNA kit and I should soon know whether he's part wolf or if that was just B.S. We have a lot of coyotes around here which is causing some of our neighbors to worry about small pets (a few have been killed), but I'm not worried about my boy . . . because his "little brother" who weighs 100 pounds (about 45 kg) could fend off a pack of 6 or 8 coyotes with little problem . . . because, mainly, I mean why would coyotes go through that much trouble with chickens in neighbors yards, not to mention cats and chihuahuas? I think the bigger one would easily handle a Doberman, have a bit of difficulty with a Rottweiler, but I have no idea about a mastiff of any kind. I just don't know that breed enough. A pit bull would be merely play for him.
Exactly, the wolves they have over there are alot smaller then timber/grey wolves. Alot.
@@JDdeleon1 Timber wolves are 7 ft
thanks for the info
Thank you for this good information. People need to understand dogs!
I’ve seen one of the top imported kangals in the USA and whoa that of was impressive looking and intimidating as all hell lol.
Just a dog being viewed by humans. You can not imagine how an alpha timber wolf views a mere dog.
@@tedcarter8074 I didn’t say that I spoke on one kangal I saw in person
@@tedcarter8074 lol shut up, kangals are bigger than trimmer wolves. Wolves are so overrated…
@@tedcarter8074 wolves are hunters, not fighters
Artyom Arty …it involves strategy and killing…as well as stealing food from other groups including bears and badgers….so yes there often is fighting as well…
A pack might, but no single dog could. I know Kangals, and Ridgebacks ( I have lived with both breeds). They were bred to guard livestock from wolves, bears and (Ridgebacks) lions. Individually they will die to protect a flock or herd, but in a pack, they will force a bear or lion away from the flock or herd.
Lone lions sure. The issue with lions is they occasionally come in prides, in India and the Savannahs of Africa the lions don't always go after livestock, they often take the canines, a pack of kangals included.
Most bears won't confront a pack of dogs but some large brown bears follow canids to take their food or take out a member. A male brown bear at 1,000lbs+ isn't concerned with a pack of dog.
@@trvth1s "Lone lions sure. The issue with lions is they occasionally come in prides, in India and the Savannahs of Africa the lions don't always go after livestock, they often take the canines, a pack of kangals included.
Most bears won't confront a pack of dogs but some large brown bears follow canids to take their food or take out a member. A male brown bear at 1,000lbs+ isn't concerned with a pack of dog."
I don't know as much about lions, but bears hate domestic dogs. A group of barking dogs can scare most bears away even if they are too small to stand any chance in a fight. Don't confuse wolves and dogs, a bear will follow wolves in order to steal a kill. That happens all the time. They hate domestic dogs though. I'm not 100% sure why, perhaps they associate them with humans, perhaps they are just so foreign to anything they see in the wild that they aren't sure what to make of them. I've lived in bear country for a long time, dogs are one of the best defenses you can have to prevent bear incursions on your property.
@@SighNaps I've lived in urban city for a long time. Dogs are one of the best defenses you can have to prevent criminal incursions on your property.
@@tysontyson1244 "I've lived in urban city for a long time. Dogs are one of the best defenses you can have to prevent criminal incursions on your property."
I'd rather contend with the bear than a large, angry dog in a confined space. My rifle isn't any good in an apartment.
@@SighNaps Not a Kangal but any dog smaller than you (which are most dog breeds) simply let him go for your arm, then shove your arm as far down his throat as possible, pinning him down to the ground and with your other hand gouge his soft spots (eyes, genitals, throat). Not sure what plan you'd have for engaging a bear in a confined space or if back up against a corner.
The idea of dogs killing bears is enough to make the Incredible Hulk laugh himself back to normal.
Funniest title I’ve heard in a long time… lol… ty
I have worked with dogs of all breeds mixed and pure most of my life. I can testify to the tremendous heart all these dogs of various sizes and breeds have when raised with love and care as well as discipline and rewards. I recommend anyone wanting to have a dog to research the breed that most fits the environment and purpose before they just run out and get one because there cute or funny etc. Some dogs take a lot more control than others at the start but in time they all become cute and funny as well as very very smart to your habits and moods. I never recommend letting your dog fight with anything when possible. I understand the work dogs with live stock protection or law enforcement. Keep in mind all these dogs really want is to please and help you and your family. You are there new Pack they are looking out for you. Spend as much quality time with your dogs as possible. Remember they are watching you and your habits as much as you are them. I have had some very nasty dog bites in 60 yrs as expected working learning and training canines. Patience and love. The breeds used for bears and big cats are for intimidation, tracking and deterrence. Absolutely NOT fighting!!! If you really love your dog you won't let them engage.
Very true!! You said it all
Do you know anything about Kashmir mastiff (Bakarwal Dog).
Go to Oprah!.
I appreciate you taking the time and sharing experience, recommendations, and just simply good things to know about the dogs we love.
I have clean blooded Kangal, and when i feed him he takes peace of meat from my hand fast, but when my 2 year old daughter gives a dog piece of meat he takes it so slowly so it does not scare a child. I never seen in my life more caring dog then Kangal. By the way it has the strongest bite of all dogs including wolfs and hyenas documented on discovery channel.
Hyenas are no dogs. They are catlike animals. And im not shure but i believe theor fightforce is bigger when Thema frlm kangals.
Where did you get your kangal. looking for a breeder
Lol no. Hyenas have the strongest biteforce of those 3. The bite force of spotted Hyenas averages(!) at around 1,100 PSI.
@@GrotesqueSmurf we have striped hyenas in turkey not spotted they are smaller and much weaker but still gotta have a pack too kill one
I wasn't aware that's why thick spiked collars were used. That's genius.
Hate to be a mailman in far of Anatolia!😵 BTW, until 100 years ago Kaspian tigers roamed there, not to mention until the early middle ages you had Earasian lions there and they still have leopards. It's a rough place.
The idea of one against a tiger is ludicrous. Not sure three of them would fare against a healthy tiger
7 Hyenas (the strongest bite force of any land animal) could take down a male lion, no way 10 of these could take down a full grown male Siberian tiger, the tiger would shred them.
Kangal's are great farm dogs. They always protect the herd and will kill intruders coming inside the fence line. I have found dead racoons, opposums and bob cats. They are fast and stealth. Just an amazing breed, but good with part of the family dogs but not strange dogs. This is because they are extremely territorial, guarding their food and herd. Off leash command is not a trait you will ever have with these dogs. So you can't let them wonder in the neighborhood. They crave owner's attention and are totally devoted to family.
My guy is just the best . He follows his nose for sure . And when someone who lived in the city saw him as a pup and said " WE want one just like him " I replied " No you don't " HE saunters off sometimes just around a couple of blocks , visits his friends houses and will not come if you pay him ! But what a companion ~
Still not killing a bear 1v1
they are strong animals but without the collar with spikes they are much more vulnerable
I did some work for a guy who trained police dogs and he had a Kangal. I have never been so scared of a dog in my life. Although this dog was trained to not challenge the owner when on his leash I was still scared. Beautiful dog but very intimidating.
Yeah u 7 bc u scared
One thing you forgot is they are extremely understanding and lovely around children and people who are no threat to them. You can ride a kangal like a horse and it will let you if it knows you without a whine, a baby can pull its tail and kangal won’t even growl a little.
Kangals may not win one on one.. But they give you the best chance among all canines..
Not at all
CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD AND ALABAI FIRST
African Boerboels
@@CreatureDomain alabai aren't that strong, they are too big. In dog world being big is bad because it will ruin your speed and agillity, that's why dogos argentinos are considered better than an alabai.
@@CreatureDomain saw a video where a Caucasian Shepherd was destroyed by a Turkish Kangal
That tiger is playing wit that kangal lol and the bear is😂
Bear watching this video : Bro .... 😂!
We're so grateful and proud to have this breed as our heritage. What should also be mentioned is how low maintenance Kangals are so poor shepherds can have a team of them.
To freaking funny. Kangals are wonderful animals but keep in mind the wolves in the region they were bred in are barley bigger than our coyotes. A North american/ Canadian wolf is a different story altogether. And there is no way a kangal is going to kill even an average size black bear, much less a grizzly. Might run one off, but in an all out fight that dog will be bear scat.
Well considering Turkeys heritage is that of Greek genocide and displacement from a city that doesn't belong to turkey, at least their dogs are worth visiting the country for.
@@Zeitgeist2000 stop waffling
@@SK-ij1qg better than being the laughing stock of Europe that is Turkey
Amazing Kurdish dog.
Best is their allegiance & devotion to saving their livestock. Even one dog when outrun in numbers by predators choose to die than to back off.
Yes the ''personality'' and their will makes them special.
Even our dogs got our behaviour ...
Good for you. God Bless
Thx!!
The loyalty of a dog is unmeasureable
The cringe of dog lovers is immeasurable
When my son was about 11 years old he entered a Jaycee Relay Race. He’d never ran track before and didn’t know everybody wore shorts. He came in jeans, to everyone’s amusement. He ran the last leg for his team - and came away the fastest runner of the day, and made up considerable distance to win. This video made me think of that day. How I wish I had been able to see it, instead of only hear and read about it. I was a single mom and had to work. My son was an amazing athlete. ❤️
That sounds amazing, I used to run track too, I doubt I would be able to beat him in a race.
Give sama kangal dog please 🥺🙏🙏🥺
TIGER IS IN PLAY MODE😂😂🤣🤣
As awesome as these dogs are, they stand no chance against a Grizz. None. Nada. Zero. Zilch
Let's try this against a Kodiak or a Polar Bear... you know... the bear that jsut eat whatever they found... even humans in the north...
"Let's try this against a Kodiak or a Polar Bear... you know... the bear that jsut eat whatever they found... even humans in the north..."
I can't speak for a Polar bear, I've never encountered one. Kodiaks don't like dogs though. A kodiak will go after an individual dog if it's in it's way, and they may even try to take on a few if it's mid-late fall because they get desperate if they haven't eaten enough. 90% of the time though, a few dogs will send a brown bear running. I'm not sure if it's because they associate a domestic dog with human presence, or if they just seem alien to a bear because they don't look like anything else. The general rule in bear country for a medium sized property is 3 dogs (triple that if you've got stock or pigs), and it tends to work well.
Kangals are strong(er) dogs for sure but even people who take care of them in Turkey will tell you, Kangal is no match for an alpha Wolf or a bear. They are just not viscous enough to kill a wild predator, especially one that have adapted to the terrain, has very high stamina and intelligence like a wolf.
No alpha wolf exists. What you mean is a parent wolf...
@@adriananic8258 you’re not too bright…every pack has an alpha…some call them Timber Wolves/Dire Wolf etc.
very true in what you saying
Simply not true at all…my brother has a Great Pyrenees and it took off one night after something…you could hear what sounded like screaming and when my brother finally got to where the dog was, there was blood everywhere and the dog was covered in it…but it wasn’t his blood…he had killed 3 coyotes in about 2-3 minutes…the dog barely had a scratch…and a Kangal can wreck a Great Pyrenees one on one…did you not just see the video where they are trying to literally kill a wolf…a grizzly, etc
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 true they do. But that is the parent. The entire pack is just a family with members leaving upon maturity at some point. An alpha wolf is just a wolf that has had offspring. Nothing special about it
in addition to the collar to protect the neck,the ears are sometimes cut off so a wolf etc has nothing to latch onto when in a fight with the kangal.
Thanks!
I need a best friend that's truly loyal
How
@@lindakatherinelyles8508 thank you and I never knew you could get a dog from there I always thought it was the end of the line when you see the truck catch a dog
@@lindakatherinelyles8508 true hero
Get an American Staffordshire terrier they are very loyal dog
@@lindakatherinelyles8508 LOL, So true!
The biggest and baddest dog on earth has zero chance of killing an adult bear.
Young black bear even
Turkey's bear subspecies is smaller than an American grizzly bear or black bear. We have Eurasian brown bear. Their attack is not that harmful though. Not like American black bear and grizzly bear.
Koala bear ! 🐨
@@suhoi_gekkeiju They are freaking twice the size of American black bears you are crazy af
This guy can’t be serious. He showed a clip of a tiger play fighting with a kangal and thought that dog would of really had any chance of winning a fight with a tiger.
Miss you Lemony.... my everything.
No dog beating a bear,lion,or tiger
Correct not in a one on one fight . Those are Apex predators we're talking about here .
@@KS-lb1tu I've seen a lion defending itself against 4 other lions on it's back with paws thrashing. To think a dog would take any of these predators is insane. A tiger alone can take on and kill 4 dogs in a single fight.. probably kill them all before it exhausts itself. A bear, with so much stamina is an obvious win.
I'm sure they are a badass dog, but against a bear? Nobody with half a brain would entertain the idea it could take a small black bear much less a Grizzly
@@thedoerthedalara1112 More likely in these scenarios , are the dogs simply outnumbering the bear or lion . Even then the dogs can't just simply outright kill them . These animals are Apex predators for a reason .
I've had English Bullmastiffs most of my 52 years on starship earth and i always felt my three boy's were safe when Iggy Pup was out walking with them....R.I.P IGGY PUP this boy was a MONSTER with a gentle nature but when anyone came up the driveway or though the front gate he would ROAR and if he wasn't on his run and didn't know you he had the habit of Bowling them from behind and standing over them no growling wagging tail let's do it again come on seen some very pale people who can't read signs on the driveway gate or the pathway gate he would never bite was just a fun game..... Man i miss that boy IGGY PUP
I know this video is old. Maybe I will tell those who are wondering, I am a Turkish, I grew up with dogs. I have witnessed many dangerous encounters. In its natural environment, no dog can beat a male adult wolf one on one. Wolves don't get tired when fighting, but your dogs soon become out of breath and the wolf beats them. It takes at least two dogs to defeat a wolf. Usually wolves run away when they see dogs.
When I saw the thumbnail, I knew there was probably definitely no way we were gonna see that.
There is absolutely no dog in the world that can kill a bear especially a Kodiak bear
Agree!
The weakness of all bears is hibernating. It’s a known fact wolves will kill bears when the are hibernating
"Biologists think a wolf can bite at 1,200 psi."
What biologists think that? That is the brown bear's bite force. It is a much bigger animal, with noticeably more massive jaw muscles. A wolf cannot chomp anywhere near as powrfully as a bear.
bite force doesn't really mean much. Even if a brown bear had the bite force of a human (160 psi on average) an adult brown bear would still be more than capable of taking on even a large wolf without too much difficulty with their weight and height advantage, especially since a bear doesn't need to rely on its bite since it has powerful forearms, heavy paws, and long sharp claws.
@@matthew77eyes33 Why do you think you have anything to tell me about brown bears? I made mention of bite force as a response to what someone had said about bite force.
For that matter, bite force does not mean much? Do tell, Summa Cum Laude graduate of Dunning Kruger University, why did brown bears evolve bite force enough to crush a bowing ball, if it does not mean much? A bite force like that costs calories to build, maintain, and use, which are not always abundant. Unneeded morphology atrophes, rather quickly, i.e., the brown bear's ancestral hump recding in polar bears in just a few tens of thousands of years, and oddly enough, much of the brown bear's masticating muscles, too.
Bite force PSI doesn't necessarily mean much on it's own. You also have to look at BFQ (bite force quotient)
A smaller rounded jaw with blunter teeth will apply the pressure over a larger area where as sharper canines will apply more pressure to a smaller area so the jaw shape, the shape of the teeth, how wide the jaw can open etc all play a part. Most estimates are educated guess work and even a successful test doesn't necessarily mean it's the hardest the animal can bite or even the bite came from the best possible grip etc.
Maybe a wolf was estimated at 1200 BFQ from a very small point of the tooth where as a bear applying say even 700 PSI will be more effective for example especially in certain circumstances.
Not many people understand this and for example a Tiger has a stronger bite than a Jaguar it's just that as a Tiger is 2x & even 3x larger than a Jaguar in some cases it's bite is for example only 0.5x more powerful (another way to say this as it's difficult to explain so a Jaguars bite is 3/4 as powerful as a Tiger and less than half it's size and sometimes more if that makes sense?) making the Jaguar pound for pound much more impressive in relation to bite force, but make no mistake I'd rather take a bite from a Jaguar than a Tiger.
@@andrewrobertsmith7367 ye, not only that but jaguars are one of the only felines that kill with a bite at the back of the head to cracks the skull or spinal cord of an animal. They do it to caimans all the time. Please nerf
@@Nagy50Magyar I am talking about in a fight ya strawman,
Pitbull took on the Kango and another dog at the same time and wanted more.
The scene of the dog chasing the the bear and its baby cubs sums it up for me. These dogs no doubt have a place but to romanticise their ability to kill wildlife is a foley.
No dog of any kind could kill a full-grown bear. In addition, wolves hunt in packs so the Kangal would be destroyed by a pack of wolves. Wild Verses tend to exaggerate things with the hyperbole.
Nailed it!!!
Totally agree ! And, in the rare event an adult Timber Wolf had a one on one with a Kangal, the Timber Wolf would incapacitate the Kangal within minutes. As big and powerful as Kangals are, they are simply no match for either a full grown bear or Timber Wolf…
@@CCN-tu2kr, I agree with the bear and I agree in most cases with the timber wolf but don't you think on occasion a Kangal could beat a Timber wolf or would you say it would never stand a chance?
@@CCN-tu2kr The dog might be big and powerful but it's had a much easier life than a wild wolf. The wolf has spent it's whole life hunting and surviving and has developed far greater hunting and killing skills than any dog no matter how big the dog is.
@@andrewrobertsmith7367 The dog might be big and powerful but it's had a much easier life than a wild wolf. The wolf has spent it's whole life hunting and surviving and has developed far greater hunting and killing skills than any dog no matter how big the dog is.
I had one for 15 years. Great dog. Loved him
Wolf? Ya maybe but a Bear? Now you’re reaching further than Reed Richards
It is really an outstanding race. Wonderful animals.
Anyone saying ("any") a dog can beat a bear, is in desperate need of education.
@@tangotango-gs6lp the video’s title literally saying „kengal dog can kill a bear”, it doesnt say „ a pack of dogs"
You are correct. But indeed strategy is different. Wild predators try to protect themselves from wounds because even moderate wounds mean death for them. So they do not take risks. That is why a bear 3 times bigger and stronger than a Kangal runs away. And it is not a beat but a win. And it is a win for both sides including the predator not knowingly shuns of risk itself against an human with gun.
All predators such as bears, wolves, and big cats know that when they are injured, it may cause their death. Therefore, they avoid fighting with animals that will harm them unless it is very necessary, unless they have to protect their pack or their cubs. They instinctively know that kangals can harm them. .
Kangals consider their owners, household and other animals in the house as their family and pack. Therefore, they do not hesitate to face death instinctively. They do not hesitate to attack wild animals alone if necessary, but mostly they work in teams like wolves and African wild dogs. For example, while one of them distracting the bear's attention, the other smashes the bear's balls from behind. It uses his very strong rib cage against animals such as wolves and jackals. It jumps on his opponent with all his weight, knocks it down and attacks his throat..
They teach each other different attack methods against different animals. If there are no trained kangals to teach, which are usually the parents of that kangal, expert trainers teach these to the kangals.
In fact, the Kangal is a wolf that accepts you as a pack. It is not suitable for them to stay indoors, they can run for miles, unlike other dogs, they do not like to take orders.
Thats gonna be almost impossible to get the bears balls from behind given the girth of their rump! One swipe from a grown grizzly bear and that kangal is history!
I agree with most of what you said but that's kind of including humans in the fight which isn't fair circumstances.
So I think people's point is remove the spiked collar, remove the human following up with a gun and drop 10 in a large enclosure against 10 timber wolves. Don't you think the outcome would be different? I don't mean place 10 Kangals in a wolf enclosure I mean place 10 wild wolves in with 10 trained Kangals. Advantage to the wolf don't you think?
In fact the only advantage to the Kangal in general is man & that's one hell of an advantage wouldn't you say?
As for brown bears it's not even worth discussing. We've seen wolf packs of 15 members stay clear of one adult brown bear and at most they'll harass the bear to steal it's food, so how would a Kangal fair better? With humans following up that's how, so as long as you're simply stating the facts of how things work then the Kangals with man will win every single time.
@@andrewrobertsmith7367 Can Kangal kill wolves and bears or not? I don’t want to bet.. Where I went to high school, in Sivas, the homeland of Kangal, I often heard stories from shepherds about either wolves torn apart by kangals, or about wolves torn apart by wolves.
One event I heard was very interesting. A young girl and a young man, whose families were not willing them to marry, fled their village together. It happened on a very cold winter day.. A pack of several wolves surrounded this couple.. Wolves generally stay away from people, but if they are very hungry, they do not hesitate to attack.
The young girl fell while running, and instantly a few wolves surrounded her..Although the young man attacked the wolves with a stick in his hand, the wolves also injured him by biting him.Just when they think it’s all over, a kangal from where it came was unknown attacked the wolves... It prevented the wolves from approaching the young people.
When the howling of the wolves was added to the barking of the dog, and the screams of the girl were heard, the villagers rushed. What they saw was, near the youngsters, the corpse of the wolf, which they assumed to be the alpha, with its throat smashed, and a few hundred meters away the corpse of the smashed kangal. The villagers determined that another wolf was also injured from the traces of its blood.
Kangal was one of the dogs of that village.. IT sacrificed himself to protect these young people.. Later, the couple told all the story one by one. Their families, who were very impressed by the heroism of the dog, agreed to the couple’s marriage.
Although the story is like a fairy tale, I have heard it from many different people.
In my opinion, the most important feature of the Kangal is not only that it is a strong dog, but that it can sacrifice itself without fear if there are people or other animals it decides to protect.
@@motomasyon, The story could be true & there's no right or wrong answer here as it's virtually impossible to do a fair fight upto a certain extent. I've been emphasizing the advantages of dog breeds being able to be trained with little to no fear on CZcams for a long time and people simply disregard it which is silly as it's a huge advantage.
The story you tell could also be exaggerated over time as many stories are that are widespread but like I said who knows? Did the dog have a spiked collar to protect it? Why wouldn't other wolf pack members help the alpha getting ripped apart? (This is completely unnatural don't you think?)
I believe certain trained Kangals especially do stand a chance against wolves I just think the odds are more in favour of the wolf but that's an opinion based on nothing solid other than mother nature (wild animals) have huge advantages too just like well trained domesticated dogs.
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@@motomasyon, With Bears I think common sense can simply be used and Bear baiting scenarios and interactions with Wolves & Bears. Bears are a different level altogether & I personally seriously doubt a Kangal could kill a smaller species of Bear by itself if the circumstances were right like being cornered as a black bear would most likely flee from even 1 Kangal but that doesn't mean the Kangal is more powerful if you get what I mean? Domestic cats and badgers have chased black bears away which results in morons on CZcams saying bears are scared of domestic cats. 🤦
Nervous of anything outside their natural habitat and comfort zones yes but put your domestic cat in the middle of the woods & let's see it chase a bear away. 😀
Only problem with the dog. Is it's balls.
It needs to learn when to turn around. At which point they become the prey.
If only they had more brains
Against a full-grown arctic or timber wolf in it's prime, the best any domestic dog could do in a pit would be a draw. Luck would be involved. Against a bear? Forget it.
Maybe 3 kangals vs a North American black bear. Grizzly. No way
You have never seen a 200 lb wolf!!!!!
@@clintcoop5717 wolves dont like confrontations with grizzlies! Theyll get injured or killed and theyre smart and they know it!
@@juliebryne2903 Wolves do use a tactic. They would all take turns biting the bear on the rear until the bear gives up and runs away. But yea, wolves do know not to mess with them, but if they really have to they would try defending their pup's or whatever it is. If wolves were over powered by grizzlies than wolves would be extinct. In some part of this world wolves encounter polar bears. It's crazy! But for some people to think that a dog can kill a grizzly is crazy!
A kangal would be a bears next meal so stop living in space
These two will make one of the best gangs around
Yes, the Turkish Kangal is a very great bodyguard and a security system of really big areas.^^
My cousins family have a lot of expensive farming machines and these are all left in a very wide open area. No fence no nothing. But the area is secured by 12 Kangals^^.
I always was afraid to visit this area, even when my cousin was beside me. And the Kangals are definitely reminding people, these for my cousin wanted to make me met them.^^
Security^^ :)
There’s no dog that could come close by itself with any species of bear.
True. One swipe of a grizzly bears claw and that dogs head goes a flying.
The Karelian Bear Dog is a Finnish breed famous for its ability to kill a bear. These dogs can also hunt other large game such as moose or wild boar.
Dogs are the most beautiful and wonderful creatures on this earth, even better than most humans. A lot can be learned from dogs.
Wolves are better than dogs. The wolf is the canine who refused to be domesticated.
The dogs are the weaker Wolves who...unable to hang in the wild, with their own pack, chose to hang around our campfires begging for our leftovers.
@@bigalsnow8199 you sir with your answer is short bus worthy.
You are completely right . Dogs are great and most humans are trash .
@@robertlawrence4719
Most f dogs a And humans are trash
Yeah right. Learn from dogs. Heard that before. I can send you some videos of what dogs can do. We are humans, we learn from all the sources we could find, thats why we are the rulers of the earth, with all the goods and bads. I love animals but I would never say they are better than us.
True that
There is no dog on earth that could kill an adult grizzly bear....PERIOD.
Lol people still think that kangal can kill bears and wolf ? Juvenile wolf yes
@@Tyrese18 know theres a difference from dogs and wolf a dog is a pet raise it wolf the thing that kills goats sure there can be shepherd's but there has to be more than 1 if not it will be killed if theres a 1 on 1 wolf vs kangel clearly the kangel will die if the wolf is a normal hunter
Kangals, Caucasian Shepherds, and Bully Kuttas could literally destroy a bear
Kangals look like St Bernard and German shepherd mixed with mastiff.
The goose ran behind the kangal for safety! That's amazing! Kangal is a real life hero!
Now that’s a beast👍
This video made me want to buy a spike collar for my chihuahua... Gang gang🤣🤣