Kangal Puppies – Costs, Food & Training

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A Kangal puppy is not a dog for beginners. The dog breed has won your heart? Learn more about costs, food, and training.

08.02.2023

How much does a Kangal puppy cost?

The →Kangal is a →Turkish herding and livestock guardian dog. This four-legged friend is not a classic pet or →family dog, as one might expect. For a purchase price of €700 to €1,200, Kangal puppies can be acquired from reputable breeders.

However, the price for purchasing a Kangal does not stop there! A Kangal puppy naturally also requires its →initial equipment. This includes harness, leash, food & more. The costs can add up significantly. With our initial equipment for puppies, you can find with one click everything you need for your Kangal puppy.

In addition to the initial equipment, you should also budget for your Kangal puppy's first veterinary examinations and vaccinations. Dog training school, dog liability insurance, and dog tax are further costs that arise regularly.

The Kangal is classified as potentially dangerous in the federal states of Hamburg and Hesse and is considered a →list dog there. This is because this dog breed, which is one of the →largest and strongest, is also considered not very →socially compatible. The costs for dog liability and tax can therefore be higher than for other dogs. You see, purchasing a puppy should not be rushed.

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What food for a Kangal puppy?

For the physical development of your Kangal puppy, a balanced →diet in puppy age is very important. With special puppy food, you can be sure that your Kangal puppy takes in all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and enough proteins to be well-nourished during growth. Your clumsy puppy will quickly become a very →large four-legged friend that also consumes large amounts of food. This is something you should definitely consider when purchasing a Kangal.

Have you informed yourself and bought the tastiest, healthiest food for your Kangal puppy? When your little four-legged friend moves in with you, it's best to wait 1-2 weeks before introducing the new food. A too quick →food change can cause your dog unpleasant stomach rumblings. Therefore, the change in diet should be gradual. It's best to first use the food from the previous owners, which you can easily inquire about. Also, for snacks, you should pay attention to special treats for puppies. Our →puppy snacks are made specifically for dogs aged 2 to 12 months.

Training with your Kangal puppy

The Kangal is a robust dog that can also work independently as a livestock guardian dog. Its confident, brave, and independent character proves to be a challenge in training.

With a Kangal puppy, you should definitely bring experience in dog training. This dog is not a →dog for beginners; it needs a confident owner. Acceptance of its nature, as well as patience, consistency, and clear commands are the foundation of the →training of your Kangal puppy. To create optimal conditions for training, the early →socialization should not be neglected. Here, your dog learns to interact with people and →other animals.

To provide your Kangal puppy with a species-appropriate environment, you should provide it with a securely fenced, large garden. There, your dog can romp around and also burn off energy while playing →while playing. →Rest and sleep phases promote balanced behavior and protect the still not fully load-bearing joints of your young dog.

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Is a Kangal dangerous?

No dog is born aggressive or dangerous, not even a Kangal puppy. The decades-long use of this dog breed as a herding dog and its independence can require a lot of effort from dog owners. If a Kangal is neither socialized nor adequately trained and exercised, it can lead to tense situations with the large, strong dog. In addition to →reputable breeders when acquiring one, you should also consider whether you can provide a Kangal puppy with species-appropriate care – before you buy a dog.

Not only the price but also the origin is crucial for how good the placement agency for the Kangal or dogs in general is. So that you do not accidentally support illegal puppy trade or unreliable breeders, take a look at our checklist before buying a puppy.

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