Kangal Dog Questionnaire

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*We will not have a litter in 2023.*

We are members of the Kangal Dog Club of America and adhere to their Breeders’ Code of Ethics. Our breeding Kangals are PennHIP certified.

Our priority is to place puppies as livestock guardian dogs on working farms or ranches. We do not sell them as personal protection dogs.

The Kangal Dog is a calm, stable, devoted, independent, and powerful livestock guardian dog. They are protective without being overly aggressive. Kangals are very intelligent, and gentle with children and livestock. All of our dogs are well-socialized. We are dedicated to the ancient heritage of the Turkish Kangal and to raise working dogs.

To place a reservation on our waiting list, simply fill out the Kangal Dog Questionnaire.

Puppies are kept with the Dam for 10-12 weeks to make sure they get off to a good start. UKC application for registration and all health papers are included with your new puppy. Pups will receive first set of Vaccines and Parasite Prevention. All puppies will be microchipped.

If you are interested in Kangal Dog ownership, please complete the Kangal Dog Questionnaire. Once approved, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified when we have a litter available. If you do not complete a questionnaire, you will not be placed on the waitlist.

General Information

Today's Date(Required)

Your Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Your Interest in the Kangal Dog Breed

How did you first find out about us?(Required)

Have you been in contact with any other Kangal Dog breeders. Please explain.(Required)

Have you been in contact with breeders of other LGD breeds (e.g. Akbash, Anatolians, Pyrs)?(Required)

Why are you interested in owning a Kangal Dog?(Required)

Have you visited the Kangal Dog Club of America website reading room?(Required)

https://www.kangaldogclubofamerica.com/reading-room/before-purchasing

Do you prefer a male or female, and why? How important is gender to you?(Required)

Do you want a working dog or a companion dog?(Required)

Please provide a brief description of your farm, including fencing if applicable:(Required)

If you live in a gated community or a neighborhood that is subject to a home owner's association, please provide a copy of HOA regulations, detailing any pet or fencing restrictions.

Copy of Pet or Fencing Restrictions

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Your Dog Owning History

Do you own a dog or dogs now? Please describe.(Required)

What is the worst behavior problem any of your dogs has ever displayed?(Required)

Answer this question for all dogs you own/have ever owned as fully as possible. We are mainly interested in dogs you've had in adulthood or your teen years.

Have you ever taken an obedience course or other kind of training with your dog?(Required)

Answer this question for all dogs you own/have ever owned as fully as possible. We are mainly interested in dogs you've had in adulthood or your teen years.

Which family member did your previous dog most prefer?(Required)

Answer this question for all dogs you own/have ever owned as fully as possible. We are mainly interested in dogs you've had in adulthood or your teen years.

General Environment

Please explain what role(s) you expect your Kangal Dog to fill, in order of importance (e.g. companion dog, livestock guardian, family/household protector, show dog, obedience or agility competitions, etc.)(Required)

Will the dog live primarily in the house or outside?(Required)

How will you confine your dog when it is outdoors? Please describe details about yard/farm, type of fencing, height of fencing, and size of fenced area.(Required)

Do you foresee additional members joining your household (e.g. babies, adopted children, elderly parents) during the life span of the dog?(Required)

For companion dogs, how many hours per workday/school day is your house empty of people?

Are you likely to be moving in the next five years?(Required)

General Training and Socialization

List names and ages of all household members that will have any interaction with the dog.(Required)

How much time each day will your dog generally be around people (not including sleeping)?(Required)

How much time will you spend actively training/relating to/involved with your dog?(Required)

How much, how often, and what kind of exercise will your dog get? Where?(Required)

Any other kind of activities you plan to do with your dog?(Required)

Please list the top three skills/characteristics you will expect from your dog.(Required)

Please proved the name of your veterinarian and contact info:(Required)

Vet Name, Clinic Name, Address, Phone Number, Website

Formal Training for Your Dog

We recommend attending at least 1 group training class with your dog (private lessons are an option). What training facility/trainer do you plan to use?(Required)

Summarize the training methods you would use to train your dog, and to correct behaviors that you don't like.(Required)

What sort of training (formal or informal) do you plan to do with your Kangal Dog?(Required)

Who would you contact if you needed help with a behavior problem with your dog?(Required)

Under what circumstances would you not keep this dog? (divorce, move, new baby, dog's illness, owner's illness, other)(Required)

Will you agree to return the dog to Rafter O Kangal Dogs if you ever reach the decision that you cannot keep it yourself?(Required)

If You Obtain a Kangal Dog from Us...

We require puppies that are going to be used as companions or working dogs (i.e. not for breeding) to be spayed or neutered. This is best for you as the owner, and for the dog (who will lead a much less frustrating existence, and be less likely to escape, get injured, or become aggressive with other dogs) No, I want an intact dog because:

Please complete if you want an intact dog.

We normally do not sell Kangal Dogs with breeding rights. If you are interested in obtaining breeding rights for one of our dogs, complete the following:

Will you agree to keep in touch with us, the breeders, for the lifetime of your Kangal Dog, to consult us promptly about problems (even if embarrassing or difficult), to share pictures and stories, and be available to talk to other prospective Kangal Dog owners in your area? Or is there some reason you would be uncomfortable with this?(Required)

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