| Photo Information |
| Copyright: Fehmi Buyukdereli (Fehmi46) (8) |
| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-01-10 |
| Categories: Daily Life |
| Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds |
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| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-01-24 0:10 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The Sivas Kangal Dog
The Kangal Dog is the national dog breed of Turkey. This large dog (which can often grow as large as 140 pounds (64 kg) was originally used as a Livestock guardian dog, but has been increasing in popularity as a guard dog. It is of an early mastiff type with a solid, pale tan or sabled coat, and with a black mask; indeed, another name for the breed is Karabash or black head.
The breed is often referred to as a sheep dog, but it does not herd its charges. Instead, it is developed to live with the flock and act as a livestock guardian dog, fending off wolves and jackals. |
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