Pointer vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Pointer to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Kangal Dogs.
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1650 AD
700 AD
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Pointer
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Pointer
Kangal Dog
