Is the Anatolian shepherd and Kangal dog the same breed or two different ones?

If they are not the same what is the difference between them?

The Anatolian shepherd is also known as the Karabash, but I have never heard of the Kangal dog. Hope this helps!

They are 2 separate breeds, the Kangal has longer hair and a curlier tail as well as being a bit stockier, whereas the Anatolian resembles a great pyrenees. They come from Turkey, but different regions, the Anatolian is more of a widespread shepherd dog, but the Kangal is from a much smaller area, more of a separate breed, like all the mastiffs. Kangals are actually no longer able to be imported directly from turkey, they are considered the national dog, so the only ones available are from generations exported prior to 1940. Some people believe they are the same breed, but there are some small physical differences such as head width, coat thickness, slight body shape, but from a distance and to the uneducated eye, they look pretty well the same.

Even tho they are technically different breeds they are basically the same. They both have the same flockguardian characteristics and will both have the same basic temperament. Turkey has Karabash, Akbash and Kangal Dogs, they are all flockguardian dogs. Americans made up the name Anatolian Shepherd. Karabash and Kangals are both fawn w/black mask and Akbash are white. All are used to guard livestock.