This Anatolian Guard Dog Protects Both Livestock & Predators | Smithsonian Channel

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
  • Captain is an Anatolian guard dog responsible not only for protecting his master’s herd of goats. He’s also indirectly causing fewer cheetah deaths by deterring them from even considering an attack.
    Watch Full Episodes Here: www.smithsonia...
    Paramount+ is here! Stream all your favorites shows now on Paramount+. Try it FREE at bit.ly/3qyOeOf
    #DogsWithExtraordinaryJobs #SmithsonianChannel
    Subscribe to The Smithsonian Channel: bit.ly/2FE6OSh
    Twitter: bit.ly/33lH712
    Instagram: bit.ly/3iw9Iay
    Facebook: bit.ly/3kkVOZp

ความคิดเห็น • 85

  • @citizen-abc-123
    @citizen-abc-123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    The Turkish Kangal - one of the best dogs in the world; powerful, intelligent and protective of its "family."

    • @Jynxedlove
      @Jynxedlove ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have one as a service dog. He will always stay by me, but he hates when our family members go off on their own. For a while I didn't listen when he barked and snarled at certain people, but after one SA'd me I realized he'd never been wrong about the people that he doesn't like. I have a new rule: I do not trust anyone and will avoid anyone my dog does not like. I live rural, and with him I feel safe going for a walk at night despite the cougars and coyotes (plus a sizable amount of knowledge about these animals and how to not make yourself prey).

    • @neamm1.k
      @neamm1.k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JynxedloveA Kangal as a SD? 😂 The most irresponsible and dumb thing ever.

    • @manatawlogo810
      @manatawlogo810 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!!!
      I love them so much

    • @engin397
      @engin397 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is not kangal. Its a mix thats the reason why they call it anatolian. Both turkish dogs but a pure kangal is way different. Imagine if this dog is like this how a kangal can be

  • @MrSang-py3dd
    @MrSang-py3dd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Shepherd dogs remind me of how much human civilization owes these amazing animals.

    • @pepedon1924
      @pepedon1924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Legit facts 👍🏼

    • @rypatmackrock
      @rypatmackrock 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So much so, even if I did not grow up in an agrarian family, that I see guardian dogs and historically naturally defensive livestock as part of the solution for healthy dynamics and ecology between livestock ranching and predators of the natural surrounding ecosystem.
      Besides guardian dogs, there is the story of Texas Longhorns in North America, and possibly other breeds with historically defensive traits in addition to guardian dogs.

  • @doctyler5382
    @doctyler5382 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What a great way to save Cheeta's and help the farmers at the same time! It's Brilliant 😁

  • @reginafontenot600
    @reginafontenot600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This makes me happy. I am happy for the darmer and the cheetas.

  • @jasminerosebellydancer6574
    @jasminerosebellydancer6574 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's 3am and I'm in a camp site in the cederberg mountains and thier is a stray Anatolian Shepard dog outside my cabin barking and howling plaintively I feel very sorry fir this dog! It belonged to a farmer in the area who sold thier farm and now the dog has no fixed home so I'm lookimg up al about this types of dog as I've never even seen one. I'm hoping for a happy outcome for this dog

  • @sharonstanley5054
    @sharonstanley5054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Beautiful dog. Thanks for sharing this information.

  • @derkonig6615
    @derkonig6615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This type of dog is mainly based on Turkey Sivas. As of its name Sivas Kangalı.

  • @Pumpkintiti
    @Pumpkintiti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That's amazing. Maybe get 1 or 2 more like him

  • @skyhiker9669
    @skyhiker9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mans’ best friend. 😁

    • @kirkthiets2771
      @kirkthiets2771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth
      There's a very very good reason the brightest star in the evening sky is in the dog constellation.
      Sirius in Canis Major, or great dog, is the brightest star in the night time sky.

    • @skyhiker9669
      @skyhiker9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kirkthiets2771 nice to know. Thank you.

  • @CulturedWhiteBoy
    @CulturedWhiteBoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Might wanna feed that dog.

    • @Powerranger-le4up
      @Powerranger-le4up 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re supposed to look like that.

    • @CulturedWhiteBoy
      @CulturedWhiteBoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Powerranger-le4up Not from what I've seen.

    • @phil4893
      @phil4893 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He looks a little underweight. But he does a lot of walking by the look of it. I’d add a little weight to him.

  • @craydenrosario7847
    @craydenrosario7847 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have an Anatonian Shepherd: Shadow. He's loving, caring and very energetic.

  • @johngammon963
    @johngammon963 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best dog in the world. This gave me a much deeper understanding of the mighty kangal.

  • @daisybornheimastro2942
    @daisybornheimastro2942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    feed the dog! He is too thin :(

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anatolian...Yes, they're one of the best herding dogs👍😁

  • @AmsterdamHeavy
    @AmsterdamHeavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not a dog for people who dont know dogs. American mastiffs are english mastiffs crossed with the Anatolian; better genetics, dry mouth, but more independent and unpredictable around strangers. Requires an experienced owner with a firm hand, or these dogs can run the show.

  • @milkdud9309
    @milkdud9309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dog appears too thin??

  • @ZenMountain
    @ZenMountain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yes, beautiful, but don't forget to feed it.

    • @peter_de_Jong817
      @peter_de_Jong817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't forget to feed it? What a weird remake to make.

    • @KikumaruXFuji
      @KikumaruXFuji ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard in Turkey they don’t feed them because they hunt for themselves. I don’t have a farm but I do have a moderate size yard and my Anatolian killed a rabbit that came in the yard and half ate it.

  • @LisaCarso
    @LisaCarso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Captain is looking a bit too thin. Laurie Marker please help this farmer feed his dog.

    • @ahmedtharwt3385
      @ahmedtharwt3385 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a work dog must be slim to run fast

    • @HotVoodooWitch
      @HotVoodooWitch 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's svelte, not underweight.

  • @karenlightfoot-betts8193
    @karenlightfoot-betts8193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We love our Anatolian/Akbash! They are great girls!!

  • @denizural5390
    @denizural5390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kangal 🐶❤

  • @troutbumandsam5394
    @troutbumandsam5394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    a great idea that's been working in Europe for centuries....just don't forget to feed him, looks a little bit skinny

    • @christinekelly8766
      @christinekelly8766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think he's on the thin side because he's always on the move. Like a runner in training... And being slim may help with speed when needed. W onderful thing is the cats population is growing

    • @kayacenk4164
      @kayacenk4164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christinekelly8766 and he not working in Europe centuries even today its ilegal taking them from Turkey. you need government permission. so only Turkey have this dogs centuries

    • @dustin628
      @dustin628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kayacenk4164 yeah he means using dogs in general to herd and protect livestock not this specific breed.

  • @Greybews
    @Greybews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And he’s at his prime. 2yrs old

  • @kimwolf7137
    @kimwolf7137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good boy Captain!

  • @tonyarichards5430
    @tonyarichards5430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A fabulous win win.

  • @vaughnlowkey2786
    @vaughnlowkey2786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great but Gees...can you feed the poor animal...

  • @curtisjackson7742
    @curtisjackson7742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    feed him better!

  • @GamzeMutfakta
    @GamzeMutfakta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ''Turkish Sivas Kangal'' is the name!

  • @dynadyna
    @dynadyna ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sivas Kangal best dog in the world🇹🇷❤️

  • @Brahmdagh
    @Brahmdagh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Also get a female, and two neutered males for an ultimate power pack.

    • @rachaelleonard2951
      @rachaelleonard2951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is so interesting! What’s the rationale behind this combination?

    • @patrickshinaltar7751
      @patrickshinaltar7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@rachaelleonard2951 I read this about akbash and great pyrenees but it can probably be applied to anatolians/kangal the females tend to stay closer to the animals while the males stray further and mark the territory and are more built for combat and there's two of them so they wont be outnumbered in a solitary predators ambush and they are usually neutered so that a fight for dominance is far less likely.

  • @kmarch6630
    @kmarch6630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Feed him !

  • @mzee5533
    @mzee5533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive seen this also in Botswana 🇧🇼

  • @gretaweiss6802
    @gretaweiss6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He looks so skinny! Is that healthy? 😟😟

  • @Peter-iq6rc
    @Peter-iq6rc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lets go, Captain!!!!

  • @professionaljihadi4052
    @professionaljihadi4052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go Captain!

  • @l.m.8468
    @l.m.8468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The farmer needs to feed this dog! He's working for you all day and this is how you reward him, by starving him? Feed him please.

  • @QKJM19
    @QKJM19 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awwww good captain

  • @governorstash8168
    @governorstash8168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just wondering why one dog. Would having more than one not further increase the success rate?

    • @rellikinvictus1057
      @rellikinvictus1057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He said with just Captain, they have had zero loss.
      Why use more than you need?

    • @nicb8723
      @nicb8723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As an owner of livestock guardian dogs, it is well known that the most humane thing you can do is have at least two since a pack can gang up and take out a solo dog. They’re just lucky it hasn’t happened yet.

    • @ngrsk0
      @ngrsk0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kangal doesn't stand a chance against a cheetah. Since he is a brave dog and will not back down, he loses his own life instead of the herd animal. He stands in the herd only to intimidate. Cheetahs do not attack the herd unless they are a clear target, so their losses are zero. When they attack one day, there are only dog ​​casualties.

    • @governorstash8168
      @governorstash8168 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ngrsk0 Cheetahs are the weakest big cat. A Kangal can easily defeat one. Cheetahs are not even a threat to a humans. Any other big cats though would defeat the Kangal.

  • @catherinenelson4162
    @catherinenelson4162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is wonderful!

  • @rachelcovington59
    @rachelcovington59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is animal abuse and suicide for Captain. He need more than one dog

    • @lawoftheland5923
      @lawoftheland5923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is not animal abuse

  • @wegowild8209
    @wegowild8209 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can I get one in Namibia

  • @sigridkillberg3828
    @sigridkillberg3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!

  • @margaretmax-community
    @margaretmax-community 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was great

  • @meltz911
    @meltz911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    win win

  • @amlanpatra715
    @amlanpatra715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Smithsonianchannel in india there's gaddi dogs

  • @johnbell1859
    @johnbell1859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes,he is cute. 🐐🐕 🇬🇧

  • @lennarthagen3638
    @lennarthagen3638 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mbeu has probably killed alot of cats.

  • @devontesanders2568
    @devontesanders2568 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not have like four

  • @linkin543210
    @linkin543210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t you just teach the goats to keep quiet? Tone it down a little?

  • @klattalexis
    @klattalexis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Training needed. Genetically bred.

  • @r_legal
    @r_legal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    STG

  • @calicojack5623
    @calicojack5623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m pretty sure this guys feeds his dog perfectly fine, the farmer is very experienced stop acting like you know better than him

  • @rachelcovington59
    @rachelcovington59 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is animal abuse and animal cruelty, Captain is already dead. You need at least 4-6 dogs with predators and big cats like that. You have set your dog up to be killed🤬🤬🤬

  • @chudbabies
    @chudbabies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    L.G.D.

    • @chudbabies
      @chudbabies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Livestock Guardian Dog.

  • @willyhwang1059
    @willyhwang1059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cant stand toy dogs
    long live working dogs

  • @Leetbeast
    @Leetbeast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    feed him better!