A Kangal is not just one big dogbut the purchase and the attitude are relative high costs connected and not particularly easy depending on where you live.
One consideration that must be made before purchasing is: How much does a Kangal cost? Can I even imagine the attitude of a Kangal fafford financially?
In the following guide you will find out what costs you will incur if you buy a Kangal.
Important: list dog!
In some states the channel is considered list dog. This means that for you as a holder many times more in cost than a «normal» dog.
Please inform yourself BEFORE purchase at your respective responsible authority.
Kangal price: acquisition costs & initial equipment
2000-2400€
You as a future Kangal holder must be clear that you don’t «only» have to shell out the purchase price for the dog, but that You your future Kangal 10 to 13 years monthly much costs money.
However, if you are not sure whether you can handle this financially for years to come, you should look around for another breed of dog.
So that you now before buying your future Kangal calculate I have listed the costs involved in detail for you.
Price for Kangal puppies from the breeder
€700-1200
A Kangal puppy from a reputable breeder costs between 700 and 1200 €.
You should keep your hands off “cheaper” puppies on dubious sales platforms.
This way you can get your future Kangal puppy cheaper, promote but with your purchase the dubious breeding and you might even get a sick puppy that will take you ruin can.
Note that your future Kangal puppy all vaccinations as well as one chip having.
adoption
€250-350
€200-350 Nominal fee for a Kangal from the animal shelter.
Since the keeping of a Kangal is subject to strict regulations depending on the federal state and the dogs are usually not suitable for big cities, many Kangals are available in animal shelters adoption ready.
The protection fee for a Kangal varies from shelter to shelter, but is usually in between 200 to 350 €
Kangal initial equipment & one-time costs table
A kangal is one XXL dog and everything turns out to be correspondingly large. This also has a major impact on costs.
Like any dog, a Kangal needs initial and basic equipment. This includes dog food, dog bed, leash, bowls.
The initial equipment is already before the purchase of the dog organized. So keep in mind that the first costs will already be incurred before you have bought a Kangal.
dog foodapprox. 150 – 200 €Dog bedapprox. 50- 80 €toysapprox. 40 €transport boxapprox. 170 €water bowl / feeding bowlapprox. 20 €Dog brush 5 – 35 €Dog shampooapprox. 7 €collar / harness / leash20 – 80 €vaccination50 – 70 €castrationapprox. 500 €Microchip30 – 50 €
How much does a kangal cost? Acquisition costs & initial equipment in total
2000-2400€
For the purchase from the breeder and the initial equipment you have to with about 2400 € calculate
Join in monthly costs of about 200 € towards you. Of course it can be more or less depending on what your Kangal needs.
Please note that the prices listed here may vary and only include maintenance.
How much does a kangal cost per month?
€350-400 per month
Since a Kangal is a very large dog, which is classified as a list dog in some states, a Kangal will cost you €350-400 per month depending on where you live.
Dog Food
€150-200 per month
Please note that the price range here can vary depending on the type and size of the dog.
Good to know:
A Kangal is a livestock guardian dog with a relatively low energy level. A Kangal should be fed according to its breed, otherwise there is a risk of obesity, which can have major health and financial consequences.
Healthcare & Vet Visits
€20 – €50 per month
- Annual vaccination
- medication
- tick remedy
- vet visits etc.
A Kangal is a very robust dog. If the annual check-up and vaccinations are complied with, there are usually no serious costs.
There is no breed-specific disease in a Kangal. But like all large and heavy dog breeds, a Kangal can also develop problems with the joints higher costs could result in this area.
Care
€5 per month
A Kangal is very easy to care for and requires almost no financial effort in this area.
dog tax
€10-12 per month
Depending on the state, the Kangal is as list dog classified. This automatically means a higher dog tax.
This can add up to €1200 per year amount.
insurances
€50-70 per month
Depending on the federal state, a special insurance is expected. Such “Attack Dog Insurance” can cost you up to 70€ per month.
Dog School & Training
€50 – €300 per month
Depending on the region, your Kangal will have one character test.
The one-time costs purely for the character test amount to between 50 and about 300 €, depending on the state.
Dog schools and training courses usually offer groups or individual lessons. Here it should be kept in mind that individual lessons are more expensive than group lessons.
Entertainment & Employment
€20 – €50 per month
A kangal doesn’t cost much to maintain and employ.
Please plan monthly anyway 20-50€ for this area. If you don’t need the money, put it aside in your dog account as an emergency reserve.
Animal boarding care
€50-100 per month
This point is unfortunately largely ignored, but it is very important. Unexpected situations often arise where suitable care needs to be found quickly.
Because a Kangal a very is a big dog with certain demandsin emergency situations there is often no need to stay with a friend or neighbor and the dog has to go to one animal pension.
Depending on the length of stay, this point may increase immense costs to lead!
Conclusion
If you decide to get a Kangal, you should be aware that you are not only bringing a large dog into your home, but that you are possible also about one big purse must have.
As our calculation shows, the one-time costs to approx. 2000-2400 € as well as the monthly costs to approx. €350-400 per month.
Please consider before buying that a Kangal can be relatively expensive. Of course, you can’t measure the value of an animal in money. But running costs are an important area that should not be underestimated.
Do you already have a Kangal and can you share your experiences regarding maintenance costs with us? We look forward to your comment.