Wanted - Kangal dog

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
23/08/2010 13:32

Family looking for Kangal puppy/young adult. We are in no rush. However, we thought with the end of the summer approaching, perhaps a family is returning to home country permanently and faced with the difficult decision of rehoming such a large dog.

No need to respond regarding other breeds. We have rescued/rehomed several over the years and our hearts are fixed on a Kangal.

Please email minspin14@yahoo.com

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/08/2010 13:39

Molly KAR may have some. They are such lovely creatures. We looked after one and the love i got from him was unbeleiveable. hope you find on x

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
23/08/2010 14:29

Molly, I was told by a TC that the Kangal breed is a Turkish hunting dog and their import into North Cyprus is illegal. Further, that when imported, many have had to describe the breed on documents as "Alsation" and pay a bribe. Obviously I do not know the truth of this and even if true what any rules would be regarding Kangals subsequently bred in North Cyprus. As you know there are often many laws here which are ignored, then suddenly, for whatever reason, enforced. I do hope you get your Kangal but it would be terrible if you then later had to part with it so you may wish to make enquiries with regard to this rumour if you have not done so already. Best of luck.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
23/08/2010 14:50

Thank you deputydawg. It is in fact, illegal to export out of Turkey - an effort to maintain the integrity of the breed. I would have to inquire about the legality of owning one in NC. There are breeders in America and Canada. I realize whatever I found on this island is likely to be a bastard version of the breed - which is why I started the thread to see what my options are.

Thanks for the info.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 10:39

Thanks Lilli. I'll check with them in a bit.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 12:05

I know of least two genuine kangols in Alsancak.



They are sheep dogs not hunting dogs.

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 12:38

Yes Kangals - or Anatolian Shepherds - are excellent herd dogs, renowned for their hatred of wolves and very high intelligence.



Pure Kangals are not ideal family dogs as they prefer to be outside and have a very take-it-or-leave-it approach to humans. Too, they are not well-suited to Cyprus as they have thick pelts and a thick epidermis to cope with the below-freezing temperatures of the mountains in which they work.



The happiest Kangals I've seen were a bitch and pups in Erzurum (on the tree-line) in mid-winter. It was -5 by day and between -10 and -20 at night and they lived outdoors the whole time. The most miserable I've seen have been in Cyprus in the summer.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 14:30

Thank you Lambousa Gordon for your unsolicited thoughts.

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 19:49

Hi Molly, Do you think at your age you could cope with a Kangal? Also known as the Anatolian Shepherd dog!!!!They can live a long time you know, as mine was 14 when we had to have him put to sleep.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 19:52

I agree with Gordon the Kangal although a beautiful dog is not suited to the weather here. We saw one at the Kar dog show and the poor thing was suffering with the heat then.

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 20:35

Bridie, being an octogenarian, I need a strong dog to help cart my sagging tits around!!

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 21:08

molly, i think your last comments are totally inappropriate and you should listen to what some of the other posters are saying if you have the wefare of the d0g at heart

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 21:12

rowan, do you see the part at the beginning that says Bridie, that means it is in response to something Bridie said and if you feel it is inappropriate then that is fine, what you feel that humourous comment has to do with the welfare of the dog is lost on me.



Molly, as inappropriate as this may sound to one and all of the public appreciation police, I didn't think they sagged that much.



Paul

mollycorbin


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Message Posted:
24/08/2010 21:17

proger, what you saw is called a push-up bra!

proger1



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Message Posted:
24/08/2010 21:21

and my next question is how will this affect the dog ?

rowan


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Posts: 450

Message Posted:
24/08/2010 23:48

yes,so how will this affect the dog

berilela


Joined: 17/07/2010
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
25/08/2010 06:33

i have 2 kangals who yes live outside but they love company and cuddles they are a beautiful breed and feel very safe having they are lovely with children but they do suffer in this long drawn out summer in cyprus .i would say they are perfect pets

louthlass


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
25/08/2010 08:25

We had aircon installed for our beautiful Jack, as the summers became hotter here,and he stayed indoors until it was cooler for him. We miss him so much. One of the gentlest dogs we have ever had the privilege to own.

Molly, if you are lucky enough to find a Kangal, it would be a great friend for your two little chinese beauties!!!

berilela


Joined: 17/07/2010
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
25/08/2010 17:03

my hubby tc his friend breeds them in lefkosa do you want me to ask if he has any or any due and how much .one of mine came from him and his nature is gentle and loving x

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 01:45

I have had an amazing response to this thread. Thank you all for the suggestions etc.

I now have several rescue/adoption options to investigate. No need to continue posting. Thanks again.

berilela


Joined: 17/07/2010
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 08:07

if you have several to look at and dont take all id rescue another 05338799819 many thanks hope you find you dream dog