Spread Story of Kangal (Karabash) Shepherd Dogs in the World

Yıl 2011, Cilt: 1 Sayı: 3, 117 - 120, 30.09.2011

Orhan Yılmaz Mehmet Ertuğrul

Öz

Since 1960’s Turkish Kangal (Karabash) Shepherd Dogs were taken to numerous countries in the

world. Nowadays this dog is bred in five continents. First in 1960s this breed was taken to UK and later then it was

taken to USA in 1980s. In this review story of spread of Turkish Kangal (Karabash) Shepherd Dogs was explained

in the World.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Shepherd Dog, Karabash, dog club, genetic resource

Kangal (Karabaş) Çoban Köpeğinin Dünyaya Yayılış Öyküsü

Öz

Türk Kangal (Karabaş) Çoban Köpeği 1960’lı yıllardan beri dünyanın birçok ülkesine götürülmüştür. Bu köpek günümüzde 5 kıtada yetiştirilmektedir. İlk önce 1960’lı yıllarda İngiltere’ye götürülen bu ırk, daha sonra 1980’lerde ABD’ye götürülmüştür. Bu derlemede Türk Kangal (Karabaş) Çoban Köpeğinin dünyaya yayılış öyküsü incelenmiştir

Anahtar Kelimeler

Çoban Köpeği, Karabaş, köpek kulübü, gen kaynağı

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