The Strongest Bite Force In The Dog Kingdom | Turkish Kangal

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  • @serendipity.961
    @serendipity.961 2 місяці тому +1315

    I'm Turkish and I grew up in a countryside with the Kangals all around us.They are the most loyal dogs, they fight with the wolves to protect the farm animals.❤🇹🇷

    • @Jamirio
      @Jamirio Місяць тому +38

      You mean against wolfes

    • @sedatakcay9981
      @sedatakcay9981 Місяць тому

      @@Jamirio Kangal kendi Köpek sürüsü hariç bütün herşeye saldırır (Kurt , Yaban domuzu, Çakal, Tilki , insan, Köpek) Senin komutun önemlidir... Saldır komutu verdinmi etrafındaki insana bile saldırır,Sahiplerini çok severler ve kıskanırlar.... Kendi sürüsü 2 erkek 1 dişi 100 koyuna korur ,,, 4 erkek 1 dişi 500 koyunu korur... içinde ilaki bir dişi olur bizde ...

    • @gokercakr693
      @gokercakr693 Місяць тому +179

      @@Jamirio wolf plural is wolves

    • @MELLO_666
      @MELLO_666 Місяць тому +161

      ​@@Jamirio oh another Hobby youtube english teacher😂 why are you correcting someone whos not a native english speaker in that Tone? Dont worry everyone understands what she/he means. How many languages do you speak and can write with 100% accuracy? 😂

    • @barangk38
      @barangk38 Місяць тому +27

      @@MELLO_666 I can notice from his name that he is Turkish. Most Turkish people are really insecure about their English skills. I assume, thats why he is correcting others.

  • @halstonhoversten3496
    @halstonhoversten3496 2 місяці тому +488

    I have a Turkish Kangal as my seeing eye dog. I need a dog that could take me around the farm with the cattle, sheep and goats. She is a great guide dog and a fantastic livestock guardian!
    They are extremely smart and need lots of socialization and an owner with experience with large sized dogs.
    Her name is Umay and she is 31 inches at the shoulder and weighs 140 lbs.
    and she does not eat treats !!!!!
    I’m so happy to see one so well behaved and trained well
    Thank you ❤

    • @cemdursun
      @cemdursun Місяць тому +108

      I'm impressed that you gave your Kangal the name of a goddess in Turkic mythology, Umay. Kudos to you!

    • @ogulcancetin2124
      @ogulcancetin2124 Місяць тому +53

      What a great name Umay! It is good to see a Turkish name on a Turkish dog.

    • @zeynepyurter9831
      @zeynepyurter9831 Місяць тому +5

      Are you Turkish ?

    • @UsualCivilisationDestroyer
      @UsualCivilisationDestroyer Місяць тому +20

      Who named her? I assume you know Umay is a Turkic Goddes.

    • @etkenedilgen2254
      @etkenedilgen2254 Місяць тому +31

      Umay (Ana)) is the goddess of fertility in Turkic mythology and Tengriism and as such related to women

  • @BrittsGeodeK9s
    @BrittsGeodeK9s 2 місяці тому +2038

    I'm so glad Raikko is ok. Foxtails are terrifying

    • @DC-id2ih
      @DC-id2ih 2 місяці тому +54

      Yes!...they are one of those plants my sister would worry about when taking her husky on long walks through fields/woods..... another plant that she'd keep an eye out for was giant hogweed when clusters of it started appearing in her area ..

    • @elfdragon1227
      @elfdragon1227 2 місяці тому +38

      Yeah, one of my dog's favorite sniff spots is covered in them. So far, she just gets the seeds stuck in her coat. They give *me* more trouble because it turns out they can make my skin develop minor hives.

    • @jimak4947
      @jimak4947 2 місяці тому +16

      Our husky had an abscess in his face because of them

    • @woodygould
      @woodygould 2 місяці тому +16

      Visited the Napa CA dog park earlier this year, and the back half of the park had wall-to wall foxtails that were so dense that it looked as if they were actually being deliberately cultivated. We got the heck out.

    • @mobstercrow7515
      @mobstercrow7515 2 місяці тому +8

      @@elfdragon1227 Keep your dog away from them, they can go inside of their nostrils and migrate to the brain.

  • @Fyreflier
    @Fyreflier 2 місяці тому +136

    Raikko as puppy: OMG FLOOFER
    Raikko all growed up: OMG BIGGER FLOOFER

  • @usetherightbrain.
    @usetherightbrain. 2 місяці тому +724

    clearly a lover, not a hater

    • @madelinegarber7860
      @madelinegarber7860 2 місяці тому +36

      Or as my dad would say, a lover not a biter.

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 2 місяці тому +7

      I think most Kangols are like him! They're pretty easy going,but extremely protective & are so powerful,it's easy to underestimate how big they are because they carry their weight so well!

    • @afd1040
      @afd1040 Місяць тому +4

      @@jerryoshea3116 I love kangals , I befriended one and it was so smart and kind.

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 Місяць тому +4

      @@afd1040 They're fantastic Dogs& certainly one of the Toughest,so they have to be in the right hands& in the correct environment.( On some Land where they can move around)

  • @janefreda7034
    @janefreda7034 2 місяці тому +488

    I have an anatolian shepherd otherwise known as a Kangal. Mine was a rescue from Turkey. They have incredible dispositions. Unreal guarding instincts combined with an easy going, friendly, stable personality. They are always assessing the situation but only go into guard dog mode when they feel they have to. Unlike some breeds that are quick to bite and have nervous personalities, Anatolians show utter confidence and good judgement when guarding. They always try to deter with their bark first and foremost. When inside dogs, the family becomes their "flock". They also have no problem adding people/animals to their flock. As soon as mine realizes new people are "friends" they automatically become part of his flock in his mind.

    • @ajho415
      @ajho415 2 місяці тому +23

      It seems that the ASD term, though AKC-recognized as a dog breed, is sometimes used to collectively describe multiple Turkish molosser breeds (such as Kangal, Akbash, or Aksaray mastiff) of different physical characteristics and temperaments, or dogs bred from a mix of such Turkish breeds.

    • @HotVoodooWitch
      @HotVoodooWitch 2 місяці тому +3

      @@ajho415 I'll be interested to know what the Kangal rescue lady thinks of the ASD I'm rescuing. She claims there's a difference.

    • @katinkaraab1964
      @katinkaraab1964 2 місяці тому +6

      They aren't as overbred as others, so they are way more calm.

    • @robertbenjamintyndall9272
      @robertbenjamintyndall9272 2 місяці тому +2

      I agree with you 100%..I have 2

    • @stihlms400cm3
      @stihlms400cm3 2 місяці тому +2

      What a beautiful description

  • @-Tekuo-
    @-Tekuo- 2 місяці тому +1137

    The goodest boy with the strongest bite force.

    • @betsykendrick8179
      @betsykendrick8179 Місяць тому +12

      And the most expressive face 😍

    • @zwerver6249
      @zwerver6249 Місяць тому +6

      @@betsykendrick8179 yes those browsssss, I'm melting

    • @anabella40296
      @anabella40296 Місяць тому +4

      They can be extremely fierce when they had too not shy like in the video at all. They fight and kill wolfs in Turkey.

    • @erhanklc5936
      @erhanklc5936 Місяць тому

      ​@@anabella40296
      Kötü niyetli insanları sezgileri ile anlar bölgesini korurlar..
      Sahiplendiği bölgeyi ölümüne savunur..
      En önemlisi çocuklara çok düşkünler,benim kangalım benim çocuğumu benden bile koruyor,onunla oynarken bile bizi yanaştirmiyor yanına..
      Saygılar selamlar herkese

    • @kaan1361
      @kaan1361 Місяць тому +1

      They were bred to fight wolf packs in order to protect their herds, they're also commonly known as wolfsbane around Anatolia.
      I honestly pity the potential intruder if you have one of these in your home, they are friend sized tanks with probably the only downside is that they eat a lot to maintain that body.
      Ps: Raikko is a bit small they can get much bigger than him some become almost the human size much like dire wolves

  • @ToeTag1968
    @ToeTag1968 2 місяці тому +307

    His owners have done a great job on his training and socialization, you can tell. He's one of the goodest boys I've seen you groom.

    • @Fonpol68
      @Fonpol68 2 місяці тому +9

      I said the same thing. Was he even panting? All dogs usually do. Dog has confidence from day 1. Socialization and exposure are essential. There more a farm dog than condo. Looks great, but he snubbed the treats. Happen often?

    • @RedMentalHM66
      @RedMentalHM66 Місяць тому +1

      Dog is chill and clean as a Turkish Kangals are aggresive ıf a mad kangal catches your leg oh boy especially guard dog for sheeps they are huge and scary this kangal looks cute

    • @RedMentalHM66
      @RedMentalHM66 Місяць тому

      Dog is chill and clean as a Turkish Kangals are aggresive ıf a mad kangal catches your leg oh boy especially guard dog for sheeps they are huge and scary this kangal looks cute

    • @ml2919
      @ml2919 Місяць тому +4

      Kangals have built in social cues since they are village dogs and have been bred and raised along side childeren if not trained otherwise they even follow and protect childeren if they see them alone

    • @yoobeepedmeinthebeep
      @yoobeepedmeinthebeep Місяць тому

      any turkish kangal is as chill as this when theyre raised by a family

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 2 місяці тому +1818

    He looks so meek, but to know he has such a bite force is crazy.

    • @debraeuler1674
      @debraeuler1674 2 місяці тому +104

      He's just a sweet and good boy when he's with the people he likes. But I'm sure when he's actually guarding "meek" is the last word anyone would use for him! These guys were developed over thousands of years to fight wolves, bears, and lions. Yes, lions, there were lions in Turkey until the 19th century. Mostly to drive them off, but I'm sure pairs or more fought lions to protect the flocks and their shepherds.

    • @jennypratt5345
      @jennypratt5345 2 місяці тому +30

      If you don't bring a dog with a bite force like that up to be "meek"... you are going to have a lot of problems. It's all in the training but on a personal level I wouldn't want a dog of that sort of breed in my home. Which is not to say that they shouldn't be an option.

    • @tassi8925
      @tassi8925 2 місяці тому

      @@debraeuler1674cool info, thank you

    • @debraeuler1674
      @debraeuler1674 2 місяці тому +66

      @@jennypratt5345 --and that's OK for you. Personally, I'd rather have a Kangal than a crazy bitey Chihuahua or many other breeds. Kangals LOVE their families and would die to protect them. But of course they need specific training and they're not for people without livestock guardian dog experience. But you can't train them to be "meek" as it goes against thousands of years of breed instinct. They're not meek dogs. You train them to obey their owner and work with them.

    • @tatarcavalry2342
      @tatarcavalry2342 2 місяці тому +7

      He looks aesthetic and sleek like the main ancestor of all dogs grey wolf so not like an American Bullie strong but also obese

  • @duyguhatunalkan3779
    @duyguhatunalkan3779 2 місяці тому +100

    As a Turkish woman, I have such a soft spot in my heart for Kangals. I love hanging out with them when I go to Türkiye. 💞

    • @cosmicrae
      @cosmicrae 2 місяці тому +1

      Thembs majestic

    • @ThyEyes
      @ThyEyes Місяць тому +9

      "I have such a soft spot in my heart for Kangals"
      All Turks, who love his flag, history... feels the same like you.

    • @MissOrangee
      @MissOrangee Місяць тому

      ​@@ThyEyes❤

    • @ahmetrefikeryilmaz4432
      @ahmetrefikeryilmaz4432 Місяць тому +8

      @@ThyEyes hacı konuyu bayrağa nasıl getirdin kangaldan açıklar mısın rica etsem?

    • @ThyEyes
      @ThyEyes Місяць тому

      @@ahmetrefikeryilmaz4432 rica etsem anana sorsan niye böyle beyinsiz dünyaya beni getirdin diye?

  • @SegmentW
    @SegmentW 2 місяці тому +433

    What an exceptionally gentle demeanor. This dog is so well behaved

    • @jefflambricks
      @jefflambricks 27 днів тому

      I love this dog. He reminds me of my boy. Same size too. My boy was a runt.
      But super cute and calm. Just like this guy

  • @Reoh0z
    @Reoh0z 2 місяці тому +44

    0:32 I love the way he goes from water-worrying to suddenly remembering, "I am a good boy!"

  • @aziouss2863
    @aziouss2863 2 місяці тому +654

    Why does he look constantly surprised/afraid/insecure. Bro you got the Strongest Bite Force !
    I wanna give him a hug.

    • @cq9882
      @cq9882 2 місяці тому +10

      Training, dedication and Love. 🐕😀🇦🇺

    • @maritaberndt6200
      @maritaberndt6200 2 місяці тому +29

      He just has a cute face.😊

    • @Akim35425
      @Akim35425 2 місяці тому +33

      He looks very calm and sure about himself, that's why he's so relaxed in his face. Great dog

    • @murathankale
      @murathankale Місяць тому

      Kangals, well-socialized and raised as "family pets", are quite friendly, sometimes indifferent to other people and animals and act like "Teddy Bears" if they are away of their homestead and flock (family), who are under their constant guard. They instrinctively sense ill-intent or a threat. Oh boy, then watch the beauty turn into a beast! Still, they will just warn and intimidate. Attack is the last resort. If some person or animal succeeded in pushing a well-raised Kangal to this point, call 911, because they don't have a recall!
      Interestingly, as a nation, it is possible to see the same character traits in the Turks, who breed Kangals.

    • @1985GkbrG
      @1985GkbrG Місяць тому +32

      as a Turkish ex Kangal owner i can say these dogs are very calm, friendly, loves children and known as steel like rib cage instead jaw strength. in anatolia even 3 yo childs playingwith Kangal’s like horse riding. even child harms on them, they never attack back. they are bornly mature presences.

  • @lillyess385
    @lillyess385 2 місяці тому +41

    He's so quiet for such a big dog. I'm glad Raikko is recovering. Poor sweet doggy.

    • @Andrew_h975
      @Andrew_h975 2 місяці тому

      Hello 👋

    • @salihkizildag
      @salihkizildag 26 днів тому

      kangals are extremely calm and well-behaved, until something makes a move on their flock...

  • @GamerplayerWT
    @GamerplayerWT 2 місяці тому +577

    “Ok…are you ready? Ready?” The eyes say no. LOL.

  • @bryanhogamier3039
    @bryanhogamier3039 28 днів тому +16

    I just watched my neighbor's 3.5 year old un-neutered Kangal for the last three months. I have been grabbing his paws since he was a puppy and we have a super close bond. He is hands down the best dog I have ever been around. I took him for car rides, walks, and ice cream all the time. I miss having him around, he was so sweet and such a pleasure to watch and take car of.

  • @tammydriver5759
    @tammydriver5759 2 місяці тому +352

    That poor furbaby! I'm glad he's going to be ok! He's such a sweet boy!

  • @ace-of-bats
    @ace-of-bats 2 місяці тому +56

    What a handsome, well-behaved gentleman Raikko is. I'm glad his parents were paying attention and noticed that he was in pain, and that his vets were able to save him. We're glad you're still with us, big guy!

  • @callmechichi1711
    @callmechichi1711 2 місяці тому +232

    I’m glad that Raikko made it through. He’s such a beautiful, well mannered dog.

  • @darkiee69
    @darkiee69 2 місяці тому +109

    *V* "- You sprayed my whole face!"
    *R* "- Well, that makes us even then..."

  • @clairepettie
    @clairepettie 2 місяці тому +343

    Glad you're okay, Raikko! The world would not be the same without that giant expressive face.

  • @orion_t1n
    @orion_t1n Місяць тому +10

    Kangal ne hallere düştüm ben dedi 😂😂

  • @dee_dee_place
    @dee_dee_place 2 місяці тому +768

    Man, that is a scary scenario- foxtails. That's when you really wish your animal friends could talk to you. Who knows how long that foxtail was in his nose. He's lucky that his nose started to bleed because that infection if left undetected for longer, could have easily gone to his brain. Wow.
    Raikkos is a beautiful, well-trained doggo. I hope the rest of his life is uneventful, happy, & healthy.

    • @Maddiemoo246
      @Maddiemoo246 2 місяці тому +13

      Definitely recommend looking up "ouch stranger" by a channel called What About Bunny! Bunny was trained to communicate using buttons and told her owner that she had a "stranger" in her paw after telling her "mad ouch", turns out it was a foxtail. Imagine if this dog could have said "ouch stranger nose". Teaching your animal friends to actually talk to you has some benefits 🤯

    • @stickyrubb
      @stickyrubb 2 місяці тому +9

      ​@@Maddiemoo246Those videos are one of the largest irritations to me, as I love animals. Bunny is a dog. Dogs don't use the same sentences we do, and they don't have the mental capacity to think of something in her paw that shouldn't be there as a 'stranger'.
      Her channel is the perfect demonstration of the effect where people desperately want to see patterns where they aren't. It's like Hans the counting horse. No wrong intentions, probably. Just misinformed people that want something to be true.

    • @Maddiemoo246
      @Maddiemoo246 2 місяці тому +4

      @@stickyrubb I'd recommend watching some of the interviews with the owner and looking into the studies that Bunny (as well as BilliSpeaks, the recently passed cat of a zoo veterinarian) have been a part of. While I do agree that often humans assign human emotions that aren't true, this communication method is taught with modelling the meaning of the words (eg. owner consistently says ouch if the cat scratches them or they hurt themselves on accident, cat learns to say ouch if it is hurt) and positive reinforcement. If you have a dive into their content you'll find it really interesting to see just what type of conversations happen.

    • @stickyrubb
      @stickyrubb 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Maddiemoo246 I understand your interest in the topic and there is still much to be learned about animal intelligence and behaviour, linked to linguistics or not. However, I don't think it's hard to see that these owners _want_ their pet's actions to make sense, so they (I'm sorry to say this) unconsciously anthropomorphise the things they hear their pet 'say' and make it make sense. It's like a psychic medium or something, but with good intentions, probably. I might look into the studies.

    • @Maddiemoo246
      @Maddiemoo246 2 місяці тому +5

      @@stickyrubb Fair analysis, at least regarding more abstract words like "stranger" to mean something unknown/unusual, but you can't deny that the "ouch, paw" part is the dog communicating a pain in its paw, it's not just merely random button presses, especially with the consistency that these animals talk about different subject matters. I do think that phrases like "love you" are used by the animals more just to elicit a positive toned verbal response from their owner ("aww i love you too, whos a good boy") with pats. But if a cat hears a dog barking outside and presses dog, noise, I don't think any stretch of interpretation is needed tbh, regardless of the owners intentions to make it make sense or not. That's my take on it anyway 🤷‍♀️

  • @brucelowe5116
    @brucelowe5116 2 місяці тому +12

    Bless his big old puppy heart.Praying for a full recovery for thisbeautiful pup!!

  • @piplupcola
    @piplupcola 2 місяці тому +111

    Really shows the difference between bringing puppies to the groomer young. What a laid back pupperino

  • @ThyEyes
    @ThyEyes Місяць тому +9

    When I see our turkish beautiful Kangal so happy, it makes me also very happy. ❤

  • @knittingchick50
    @knittingchick50 2 місяці тому +178

    What a beautiful dog! He looks worn out from the medical experience. It might take time for him to regain his energy. Poor baby!❤

  • @a.j.nunnaurbiz6535
    @a.j.nunnaurbiz6535 2 місяці тому +47

    Vanessa: "You sprayed my whole face!"
    Raikko: "Hey, you started it!"

  • @linnylinlinlin
    @linnylinlinlin 2 місяці тому +81

    The one white paw 🥺💖 I’m glad he’s ok

  • @marywilson1442
    @marywilson1442 2 місяці тому +10

    Only a 3:35 second video I thought something had gone wrong. But he was the sweetest and most calm of all. What a gentle giant.

  • @jroameverywhere
    @jroameverywhere 2 місяці тому +53

    Poor big baby. Glad he's on the mend. He's so handsome and well-behaved!

  • @ElaineWood-f2t
    @ElaineWood-f2t 2 місяці тому +6

    Raikko is so handsome! He's every bit the gentle giant! I'm so glad that he's recovering from his illness!! ❤

  • @TheDevastator619
    @TheDevastator619 2 місяці тому +73

    He looks like the goodest boy. So glad he made it through that medical horror

  • @strangelys
    @strangelys Місяць тому +6

    2:21 such a majestic creature so beautiful

  • @RamenNoodle1985
    @RamenNoodle1985 2 місяці тому +97

    He's so lucky his owners took quick action! Poor baby must have been in so much pain 😞

    • @hothotheat3000
      @hothotheat3000 2 місяці тому +9

      His owners vigilance and quick action absolutely saved his life, and now that they’re bringing him back and sharing his story, they’re helping others to keep their pups safe.

  • @Dale-yf9ek
    @Dale-yf9ek 2 місяці тому +6

    So glad he got to keep his ears.
    Such a beautiful big boy.

  • @JenneeB927
    @JenneeB927 2 місяці тому +70

    I'm so happy Raikko is ok! What a sweet, well-mannered boy. It shows how much work his parents have put into his socialization ❤

  • @NLSkooch
    @NLSkooch 2 місяці тому +9

    A gentle giant. Thank goodness he survived his surgery.

  • @michaelcope2329
    @michaelcope2329 2 місяці тому +30

    This breed is next level, such majestic loyal protectors of the weak.

  • @skpince
    @skpince День тому +1

    I owned one years ago. A female. She passed away. Miss her dearly even after 15 years...

  • @traceycurtis1005
    @traceycurtis1005 2 місяці тому +93

    I had mine for 12 years until he crossed the bridge in May of this year. Wonderful breed for a well seasoned dog owner.

  • @WaterfallFW
    @WaterfallFW 2 місяці тому +3

    Raikko is one of the most beautiful dogs I’ve seen. I love his cute face and color. What an awesome dog to have gone through all of that. Makes me love him more.

  • @dovesraven
    @dovesraven 2 місяці тому +80

    oh my goodness he looks so derpy with that big noggin 😭😭😭 what a sweetheart !! that blow dry slowmo lmao
    best of luck in recovery raiko ! that must’ve been so scary for him n his pup parents ,, i’m glad he’s doing better 🫶

  • @Lucinda_Jackson
    @Lucinda_Jackson 2 місяці тому +2

    What a sweet and gentle boy! So glad he's recovering nicely. He looks beautiful and loved his pink happy hoodie to match Jessica's pink veiled hat! 🩷

  • @SegmentW
    @SegmentW 2 місяці тому +38

    That's a crazy recovery story and I'm glad the medical team was able to help him.

  • @CelticShrew
    @CelticShrew 2 місяці тому +3

    He's so patient! That head tilt at the end though!

  • @ericscahill599
    @ericscahill599 2 місяці тому +39

    Such a beautiful dog,glad to hear he is on the mend😊

  • @BlackDragonQueen
    @BlackDragonQueen 2 місяці тому +2

    So well socialized and seems so sweet. I'm glad he's doing better

  • @CatCaretakerID
    @CatCaretakerID 2 місяці тому +94

    I love this dog. Reminds me of an Anatolian Shepard I knew, also a livestock dog from Turkey. Whenever I visited, he would come running to see me. RIP Justin, an intelligent, fiercely brave and loyal dog who protected a large cat colony from coyotes. I'm so happy Raikko is better now.

    • @halstonhoversten3496
      @halstonhoversten3496 2 місяці тому +5

      They are very similar Kangals are bigger boned

    • @ericar.6370
      @ericar.6370 2 місяці тому

      If you like Anatolians, check out RavenTree Ranch. They have 3 and they’re so cute! 😊

    • @donnakahriger25
      @donnakahriger25 2 місяці тому +4

      Yes, RIP Justin. Anatolian Shepherds r a force to be reckoned with. They take their jobs very seriously as that is what they were bred for. In Turkey their lineage goes back millenia, and their protective instincts as guardian dogs are unmatched. They r so fiercely loyal to their people and the herds of animals entrusted to them

    • @yigittalay2070
      @yigittalay2070 Місяць тому +1

      im sorry for your loss but why did you name a kangal justin? 😭😭😭

    • @Ercan-cy3we
      @Ercan-cy3we Місяць тому

      It's very simple kangal is an Anatolian shepherd but not all anatolian shepherds are kangals.

  • @nekkidnora
    @nekkidnora Місяць тому +2

    Such a well-behaved boy!! And I'm so glad he pulled through, eugh!

  • @geoffkeller5337
    @geoffkeller5337 2 місяці тому +64

    Beautiful pup. Glad he's recovering well and they didn't cut his ears.

    • @wolfe6220
      @wolfe6220 2 місяці тому +1

      Really? I've never seen one with clipped ears.

    • @karenwilliams8963
      @karenwilliams8963 2 місяці тому +9

      I had a neighbor who had one of this breed who had clipped ears. Given how many coyotes that boy fought, I don't blame them for that decision.

    • @SagebrushRambles
      @SagebrushRambles 2 місяці тому +1

      @@karenwilliams8963 mutilating a dogs ears for any reason is pointless.

    • @karenwilliams8963
      @karenwilliams8963 2 місяці тому +6

      @@SagebrushRambles not when the coyotes already mutilated them

    • @halstonhoversten3496
      @halstonhoversten3496 2 місяці тому +8

      Some livestock guardian dogs have their ears clipped so that they don’t get ripped off by a predator. Mine has her ears intact and we do have to clean them every other day if she gets gunk in them and makes her shake her head

  • @Linda98671
    @Linda98671 2 місяці тому +1

    He is gorgeous!

  • @mooncakerabbithender7203
    @mooncakerabbithender7203 2 місяці тому +32

    I remember you giving him a wash when he was a baby , He is so lovely and well mannered this shows his mum and dad are doing the best job. Oh what scented spray did he have at the end to make him smell beautiful xxx

  • @ReyOfLight
    @ReyOfLight 2 місяці тому +1

    Such a sweet, well-mannered pupper! Kudos to his owners for doing so well in his socialization and starting early with having him professionally groomed! So glad he made it through his medical ordeal, and I hope he will be fully recovered very soon! He deserves all the treats (that he likes) ❤

  • @Nikki7B
    @Nikki7B 2 місяці тому +19

    Cutest face ive ever seen. Such a gentleman.

  • @thany3
    @thany3 2 місяці тому +29

    It's oftenly the biggest and strongest dogs that are unexpectedly friendly and gentle, and are just a big muscular ball of warm hugs 🥰
    And lots of drool.

    • @halstonhoversten3496
      @halstonhoversten3496 2 місяці тому +2

      Compared to my mastiffs my Kangals really aren’t as drooling they don’t have as much loose skin around their mouths

    • @julyen96
      @julyen96 2 місяці тому

      Bigger dogs have bigger brains thats propably why mate. Think of a big head animals. Most of them are smart but of course there is always an exception.

    • @thany3
      @thany3 2 місяці тому

      @@julyen96 There are quite a few exceptions. It's basically a matter of how nature ended up prioritising intelligence over anything else brain-related.

    • @stilmaho
      @stilmaho 8 днів тому +1

      I think that's mostly because bigger dogs are more dangerous so we paid more attention to their temperament when breeding them. The danger an agressive dog that weighs 10-20 kg is no where near the danger an agressive kangal which typically weighs 40-60 kg

    • @halstonhoversten3496
      @halstonhoversten3496 7 днів тому

      @@thany3 my Kangal does really not drool very often

  • @kristenkaz3080
    @kristenkaz3080 2 місяці тому +25

    Talk about the strong & silent type. Good man, Raiko. You’re beautiful on the outside but your inner beauty shines through. ❤

  • @MammaAbi
    @MammaAbi 2 місяці тому +1

    The gentle giant.❤ So sweet and beautiful. ❤

  • @devildog17013
    @devildog17013 2 місяці тому +23

    Raikko is STILL adorable. I'm very happy to hear that made it through that ordeal. Nature truly can be a Mother sometimes ;)

  • @sarahbhutta251
    @sarahbhutta251 2 місяці тому +2

    Such a well trained dog. Also, loved the matching headwear 😂 🩷

  • @kirstenphillips942
    @kirstenphillips942 2 місяці тому +20

    He’s gorgeous! His coloring makes him look like a spirit wolf. How sad to hear his story but I am so glad he is well!

  • @Blue_8800
    @Blue_8800 2 місяці тому +3

    Kangals are amazing dogs. They know they are so powerful yet they act so humble..that is till a threat comes around...amzing with kids

  • @lisanutini5183
    @lisanutini5183 2 місяці тому +32

    What a gentleman

  • @flychk1229
    @flychk1229 2 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for clarifying...didn't know it was a plant and I'm sure my face reflected that I thought you meant a fox's tail! This big boy looks absolutely majestic. So thankful this handsome fellow pulled through!

  • @ninakaiser2930
    @ninakaiser2930 2 місяці тому +11

    Raikko looks amazing and was so calm. So glad he was saved and did pull through!

  • @betsyward7915
    @betsyward7915 2 місяці тому +1

    He’s beautiful!

  • @verybighomer
    @verybighomer 2 місяці тому +12

    Glad he is okay, such a gentle well behaved cute boy.

  • @judithsmith8971
    @judithsmith8971 2 місяці тому

    You just love your clients ao much. Love watching and listening to you.

  • @ladyjustice1474
    @ladyjustice1474 2 місяці тому +8

    He's adorable.😊 handsome boy. Lovely temperament. He's definitely well trained and loved.

  • @mbmccamey2
    @mbmccamey2 2 місяці тому +1

    He's so sweet!! I love his little head tilts at the end.

  • @silentlyjudgingyou
    @silentlyjudgingyou 2 місяці тому +18

    Poor guy that sounds like an ordeal, I'm glad he's recovering well.

  • @harlowitter3060
    @harlowitter3060 2 місяці тому +1

    He's grown into such a handsome pupper, he's such a sweetheart❤️

  • @Jazzy.girl.Sarah2023
    @Jazzy.girl.Sarah2023 2 місяці тому +9

    I'm so glad he is on the mend. He seems so kind❤

  • @ElaineBinneyViolin
    @ElaineBinneyViolin 2 місяці тому +5

    Shout out to Raikko's owners for being excellent doggy parents and getting him to the emergency vet so quickly!!

  • @beerguy177
    @beerguy177 2 місяці тому +10

    what a gorgeous pooch such nice manners too raikko is a certified good boy ❤

  • @jlac2box
    @jlac2box 2 місяці тому +4

    Such a handsome boy, I always wanted Kangal.

  • @nunosoares2329
    @nunosoares2329 2 місяці тому +5

    What a handsome boy Raikko is, and he did so well during grooming. Thanks Vanessa & staff @ Girl With The Dogs for the work you do for pets like Raikko. You're awesome. 😁🇨🇦

  • @tabithadorcas7763
    @tabithadorcas7763 2 місяці тому +1

    He's gorgeous.

  • @expo1403
    @expo1403 2 місяці тому +11

    The head tilt after the “ear cleaning” is the content I’m here for

    • @greglynch391
      @greglynch391 20 днів тому

      Omg! Head tilts - plural 😮🥰🥰🥰

  • @lizmcb4959
    @lizmcb4959 2 місяці тому +1

    Bless his heart: I am so glad he's recovering!

  • @shelleyhodgkinson1341
    @shelleyhodgkinson1341 2 місяці тому +6

    So grateful he is okay. What a handsome boy!

  • @andreahall6007
    @andreahall6007 2 місяці тому +1

    What a beautiful colouring ❤

  • @CozyEccentric
    @CozyEccentric 2 місяці тому +8

    He looks so sweet - and is not a dog for everyone. He's a dog that needs a job. I hope he feels better soon.

  • @janetc3930
    @janetc3930 2 місяці тому +1

    He was such a good boy! He has such an expressive face. Hope he gets back to normal soon. 🤗

  • @evangeloevoxi
    @evangeloevoxi 2 місяці тому +12

    I have a kangal mix but she's much tinier at 85 lbs, they're such sweet dogs!! 🥰💚💙💜

    • @debraeuler1674
      @debraeuler1674 2 місяці тому +1

      Mine is 130 lbs. She's an Anatolian mix, but who knows, the breed testers aren't specific enough. We're lucky we got the Anatolian listing, her littermate came up 100% Great Pyrenees on Wisdom Panel. (They are obviously not 100% Great Pyrenees. They're tan, for one thing.) The DNA testings aren't very good with LGDs.

    • @rosewhite71
      @rosewhite71 2 місяці тому +1

      Loving mine! I kept chows & boxers for decades so this has been my first venture into LGD guardianship, and I must say she's the perfect fit for my little farm/country life. Excellent companion and worker.

  • @chassisluther3325
    @chassisluther3325 2 місяці тому +21

    Kengals - Strongest bite force among dogs.
    Also Kengals - Afraid of water 😂

  • @jamiewilson9262
    @jamiewilson9262 2 місяці тому

    So, so happy he made it! He's beautiful & such a good boy! ❤

  • @lucyannethrope7569
    @lucyannethrope7569 2 місяці тому +6

    He seems to be very well socialized.
    Such a beautiful floof.
    The Kangal breed is one of my favourites among the heardwatchers.

  • @katherinekelly9689
    @katherinekelly9689 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Vanessa, what a beautiful dog, I enjoyed watching this video. Love Katherine xoxo

  • @dragonicmicrophone6594
    @dragonicmicrophone6594 2 місяці тому +12

    Those foxtails are seriously no joke. My mother's dog had one in one of his paws. It was almost there long enough to require surgery, but we got it out just in time. If you let your dog run around in the bush, definitely check them afterwards. Especially if you have a brown dog. They blend in real well with dogs that have brown coats.

  • @JustCallMeCB
    @JustCallMeCB 9 днів тому +1

    Once again, I’m in love!❤

  • @darylpartrick6440
    @darylpartrick6440 2 місяці тому +4

    What a beautiful pup!❤

  • @marcusrussell8660
    @marcusrussell8660 Місяць тому

    What a beautiful dog! I enjoy watching your patience!

  • @chuckalucktoo5492
    @chuckalucktoo5492 2 місяці тому +10

    This is one of the most powerful dog breeds on earth. But this dog has a really good disposition. A big teddy bear.

  • @kaitlynx1388
    @kaitlynx1388 2 місяці тому

    He's so precious. Im so happy he was able to get help in time, poor darlin🌸💚🌸💚🌸

  • @lindawolfe140
    @lindawolfe140 2 місяці тому +5

    What a beautiful dog❤

  • @amasterofone
    @amasterofone 2 місяці тому

    What a sweet and wonderful man. Thank you to the wonderful vet staff that saved his life! The world is better with this sweet boy in it.

  • @patpierce4854
    @patpierce4854 2 місяці тому +7

    Foxtails are a menace! Glad he was saved. Lovely big guy! It really surprises me that so many folks with livestock actually don’t have those dogs on duty as flock guardians.

  • @g-a-i-l-
    @g-a-i-l- 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm so sorry to hear about his nose. I'm learning things from you every posting. Yes, I believe we've had foxtails on our clothes. Before they paved paradise and put up a parking lot.

  • @suburbohemian
    @suburbohemian 2 місяці тому +13

    Foxtails! My cat nearly lost an eye from one! It implanted right at the eyelid! They are no joke. Keep your yards clear and check your pet for them after being out somewhere.

    • @kellyalves756
      @kellyalves756 2 місяці тому

      I saw a rescue video the other day where they cured a “blind” dog who had one of those thing buried in her lower lid. Her perfectly functional eye was swollen shut.