Kangal Great Pyranese

This stunning white dog is as beautiful as their mountainous homeland. Great Pyrenees are loving, large, and in charge. They’re a gentle, family-oriented dog most of the time, but will step in to protect their “flock” if danger is near. Full-grown, they typically weigh 85-115 pounds and stand 25-32 inches tall.

Great Pyreneess are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed can be a good friend to any dog, animal, child, or visitor. Great Pyrenees may be initially uncomfortable with unknown people and pets, but they become more comfortable over time, especially if they’re socialized early. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Great Pyrenees need a fair amount of daily exercise, including at least a leashed walk or playtime in a large yard. This breed is known for running away when off-leash, so make sure all play areas are fenced and secured. Many Great Pyrenees also like swimming and hiking, particularly in cold weather. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Great Pyrenees have a double coat of weather-resistant hair. Their outer coat is long, flat, and thick, with coarse hairs that are straight or slightly wavy. The undercoat is dense, fine, and wooly. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Pyreneess are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. The heat may irritate their skin, so they’re better suited for cold climates or indoor spaces. Great Pyrenees are big dogs that enjoy moderate amounts of activity, so they prefer homes over apartments or small spaces. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Originally bred in Turkey, Kangals are guardians of sheep, goats… and families. Kangals are naturally suspicious toward new people and dogs and should be socialized as puppies. However, they are generally gentle and trustworthy family companions! Full-grown, they typically weigh 90-145 pounds and stand 28-32 inches tall.

Kangal Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. Kangals are a great match for experienced owners, families with children, and farmers with livestock. They are guardians who also enjoy family time. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Kangals tend to exercise both their bodies and their minds when working, so when these dogs are not given a job to perform, they will need mental exercise in addition to daily rigorous physical activity. Walks, runs, and hikes on the leash are all great ways to safely socialize these dogs and stretch their legs! Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Kangal Dogs have a short, dense double coat. They shed seasonally. During these times, you’ll need to increase the brushing routine from occasional to weekly maintenance. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Kangal Dogs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. In addition to socializing, you’ll need to make casual introductions between your Kangal and new guests coming into your home. They need a secure backyard with tall, deep fencing; kangals are determined and athletic enough to scale tall enclosures and smart enough to create tunnels underneath fencing. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.