The Future

To ensure the future of the Kangal (Karabash) Dog a number of measures need to be taken.

1. The greatest threat to the Kangal (Karabash) Dog is the lack of a responsible authority. Above all, it is imperative that those concerned with this subject take charge of it. The man in the street has become the expert. Placing himself in the position of the TSE (Turkish Standards Institute), he declares the breed standard.

 
2. The Kangal (Karabash) Dog breed does not belong exclusively to Sivas or to the Kangal district. The TSE standard contains ridiculous statements, such as '…. bred in the Sivas area, particularly the Kangal district.' The Kangal (Karabash) Dog is a Turkish dog breed.

3. A Kangal (Karabash) Dog Breeding Association should be founded. Kangal (Karabash) Dog breeders must organize. Such an association should provide members with various advantages such as financial aid, incentives and bonuses.

4. One of the most harmful actions against the Kangal (Karabash) Dog is the breeding of non-standard dogs. Breeding for the tallest shoulder height, the heaviest weight and the biggest head means the flouting of breed standards and the deformation of breed characteristics. Every dog which departs from these standards is non-standard.

5. Efforts should be made to disseminate information about the Kangal (Karabash) Dog. More symposiums, academic conferences, festivals and shows should be held. Films, documentaries and advertisements on the subject should be supported by the Ministry of Culture. A well organised promotion campaign will raise public knowledge and awareness of the Kangal (Karabash) Dog.