ALL ABOUT THE KANGAL DOG: THE FINEST GUARDIAN DOG

Elizabeth Jensen introduces her farm, Evans Mill Cattle Company, in Lexington, Kentucky, where she breeds Black Angus cattle and Sivas Kangal guardian dogs. She explains her involvement with the Kangal Dog Club of America and the club's mission to preserve the breed's integrity and encourage responsible breeding practices, including health checks and contracts for buyers. The Kangals' role as livestock guardians is highlighted, especially their effectiveness against black vultures and coyotes, and the importance of human connection for these dogs.

The script describes the daily routine on the farm, which includes checking on the cattle and ensuring the Kangals understand their responsibilities. It explains the dogs' adaptation to different livestock and the process of training them, especially with calves, to prevent any aggressive behavior. The narrative also touches on the challenges of introducing Kangals to various types of livestock, emphasizing the need for patience and gradual introduction.

This paragraph delves into the Kangals' protective instincts and their traditional use in defending livestock from predators like wolves and bears in Turkey. It discusses the dogs' methods of deterrence, including their powerful bark and strong bite force. The importance of working in pairs or packs is emphasized, along with the preference for neutered males in maintaining focus on their protective duties. The paragraph also touches on the UKC's role in registering Kangals and the breed's unique characteristics, including their size and coloration.

The focus shifts to the challenges of maintaining the Kangal breed's gene pool in the United States and the efforts to preserve their working heritage. The paragraph outlines the physical characteristics of the breed, including size and weight standards, and the recent trend towards breeding smaller dogs in Turkey. However, the speaker argues for the need for larger dogs in the U.S. to protect against the growing threat of predators and the importance of finding working homes for the puppies to utilize their innate skills.

The final paragraph discusses the Kangal Dog Club of America's goals in preserving the breed's genetics and ensuring quality and responsible breeding. It also mentions the organization's rescue efforts, addressing the issue of people returning Kangals due to their challenging nature or inability to manage them. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on the importance of educating people on the value of Kangals in agriculture and livestock protection.