Kangal Dog vs Šarplaninac
Compare the Kangal Dog to the Šarplaninac. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kangal Dogs and Šarplaninacs.
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Height
28-34 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
85-150 Pounds
66-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Origin Country
Turkey
Serbia
Origin Year
700 AD
-300 BC
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
Low
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Kangal Dog
Sarplaninac
