Up until 1973 the shepherd's dogs were referred to as Çoban Köpegi, however in recent times the' Kangal Dog' promoted by American David Nelson, has become the official breed name and identity as the National Dog of Turkey.
The shepherd's dogs were referred to as Çoban Köpegi has become the official breed name and identity as the National Dog of Turkey. This was up until 1973. Çoban Köpegi was however in recent times the' Kangal Dog'. These recent times the' Kangal Dog' were promoted by American David Nelson.