SIVAS, Turkey -- For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey's central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of pride ...

ALLEN CANYON — A local couple recently upped their animal defense with a pair of Kangal shepherd puppies to replace their aging rottweilers. “They’ll protect all the animals and your children,” said ...

A large white sheep dog from the cold mountains of Anatolia is a national symbol in Turkey. The Kangal is considered such an important cultural heritage that the Turkish government funds efforts to ...

There’s no sneaking up on Zahara, a Kangal shepherd guard dog Oct. 28 at the home of her masters, Benny and Jan Hileman, along Allen Canyon Loop southeast of Wallowa. Kangals are bred to be alert, ...

ALLEN CANYON — In an area where predators are far from uncommon, what’s the best defense? Dogs, says one couple, who recently acquired two Kangal shepherd puppies to replace their aging Rottweilers.

SIVAS, Turkey (AP) - For 30 years, Huseyin Yildiz has bred powerful shepherd dogs in Turkey’s central Anatolian province of Sivas, home of the livestock-guarding Kangal canines that are a source of ...