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Name	Kangal Dog	Kuvasz	Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Origins	Turkey	Hungary	Turkey
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Kangal Shepherd Dog Sivas Kangal Turkish Kangal Kangal Coban Kopegi	Hungarian Kuvasz	Kangal Dog Kara Bas Karabash Dog Kham Kepiji Dogs Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs Coban Kopegi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Kuvasz? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog weight comparison:	Male: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog height comparison:	Male: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is quite easy to get.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog trainability comparison.	Kangal Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Kangal Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kangal Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Alert Sensitive Selfish Calm Controlled	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Independent Intelligent Confident Bold Proud Steady
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	High: Kangal Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog social needs comparison:	Kangal Dog dogs are known to be antisocial. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kangal Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Kangal Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog playfulness comparison:	Average: Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Low to Average: The Kangal Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kangal Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Kangal Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Kangal Dog dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kangal Dog bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Anatolian Shepherd Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Kangal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog mouthiness comparison:	Kangal Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	The Kangal Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog health problems comparison:	Fatty Tumors	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Kangal Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Anatolian Shepherd Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Kangal Dog, Kuvasz and Anatolian Shepherd Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Kangal Dog: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Anatolian Shepherd Dog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog energy level comparison:	Kangal Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kangal Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Kangal Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kangal Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog coat comparison:	Dense Double	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Fine
Colors What are the original Kangal Dog, Kuvasz and Anatolian Shepherd Dog color?	Black Gray Cream	White	Red Blue White Fawn Brindle Biscuit Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog grooming comparison:	Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or {name3 shedding:	Kangal Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Kangal Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Kangal Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler. See more.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kangal Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Kangal Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Kangal Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Yes Kangal Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kangal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Kangal Dog or Kuvasz or Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog?	Not really Kangal Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Kangal Dog and Kuvasz and Anatolian Shepherd Dog have?	5-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Kangal Dog vs Kuvasz vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	No data available

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