Comparison: Central Asia Shepherd Dog and Kangal Shepherd Dog

Central Asia Shepherd Dog and Kangal Shepherd Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Central Asia Shepherd Dog
Photo: Halalosirambankiskecskek, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Kangal Shepherd Dog
Photo: Franck Balzar, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Central Asia Shepherd DogKangal Shepherd Dog
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originRussiaTürkiye
Category–Large
Height at withers–65–78 cm
Weight–40–60 kg
Recognition features
  • Large, powerful dog of harmonious build, reaching full maturity around 3 years
  • Coat short (3–5 cm) or longer (7–10 cm) with mane and feathering behind the ears
  • Deep bark, fearless and balanced
  • Large, upstanding, powerful molosser with a dark mask
  • Solid coat from fawn to wolf sable, dark ears
  • Powerful yet fast; steady, bold and not aggressive
CoatAbundant, straight, coarse coat with well-developed undercoat; short and dense on the head and front of the limbs; two lengths: shorter (3–5 cm) or longer (7–10 cm) with a mane.Thick, harsh guard coat of 3–7 cm with dense undercoat; longer on neck, shoulders and thighs; whole body one colour from fawn to wolf sable; black mask.
PurposeA very ancient livestock guardian from the region between the Caspian Sea and China; guardian of flocks and property.Turkey's national dog, a flock guardian with a dark mask, resistant to extremes of heat and cold.

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