CH Arkadas

CH Doga Farm's Arkadas

Meet Arkadas (Friend). He is a Purebred Sivas Kangal Kopegi.

Imported from Turkey - Onur Kanli (Breeder).

Kangal Dogs - "Are a National Treasure of Turkey, to be respected and preserved."

Arkadas is a very special Kangal male imported to us directly from Turkey as a very small puppy. His breeder is the well known Onur Kanli of Turkey. Onur is noted throughout Turkey, Europe, & the United States for his excellence as a breeder of Kangals. We feel it is a privilege & an honor that we own 4 Kangal dogs from Onur Kanli's lines.

Onur has been a major contributor and is responsible for helping lay the groundwork for the Turkish Kennel Club. He is also the chairman of the Turkish Shepherds' Dog Protection Society. Onur has played an integral part working with the FCI and having FCI judges at the shows of the Turkish Kennel Club. To this day, Onur continues to actively work toward future recognition of Kangal dog by the FCI.

Arkadas has ALWAYS been a favorite on our farm. His sweet nature wins everyone over. He is very tall, lean, and naturally muscled. "Arki" has always reminded me of a marathon runner.

I think I will always remember the unique way that Arkadas wags his tail. It is like a lazy fan waving slowly in a summer breeze with a cork screw motion. Without acceptation, when people come for a tour of our farm, they want their photos take with Arkadas.

Arkadas has worked livestock since a puppy and has done a fantastic job. However, make no mistake. He takes his job as livestock guardian to heart. He is all serious business if there is any threat from a predator.

These three photos of Arkadas with this Alpine buck were taken 3/26/07. I wanted to post them as I think they are so very nice and tell a tale without words. This buck LOVES Arkadas DEARLY as you can see if you look at the photos. Arkadas is his Kangal.

Arkadas 2006.

In these photos taken 12/7/06, Arkadas is snugged in and standing guard over a very large Nubian buck Jules. Jules is curled up behind Arkadas in these photos.

We have been hearing a lot of coyotes at night. They yip and howl all night long. I sleep well knowing my livestock have Kangals watching over them. The coyotes do NOT come on our place with these dogs on guard.

In this photo the buck that Arkadas guards is in the feeding hut eating hay and pellets. Arkadas takes up the watch while "HIS buck" eats his food. Jules never needs to worry with Arkadas around - 12/2/06.

In this photo if you look very closely you can see Arkadas in the back of the hut behind Jules. Jules is no small buck. Arkadas sticks with him 24/7. We know Jules is safe with Arkadas on guard - 12/2/06.

Arkadas - 12/2/06

CH Doga Farms Arkadas 8/20/06

Arkadas is one very special boy. He is probably the most favored male dog on the farm. These photos were taken 7/10/06. In the first photo he was calling out in his own special way to me - his Ma. The second shot is a nice side shot. He is certainly an awesome male.