The breed has a 'lion bite' stronger than a Tibetan dog

The dog that grows in the cold plateau possesses a bite with an adult male lion.

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The Caucasian shepherd dog (left) has a stronger bite than a Tibetan dog (right).

Being considered by the indigenous people as "dog god" because of its large, bulky body and possessing the same power as a lion. The bite of this animal is also considered to be equal to the lion's body, when they can bite with the force of 550-650 PSI.

PSI is the basic unit used by scientists to calculate the bite force of an animal, measured in pounds per inch. With a lion, its bite is about 600-750 PSI (about 57kg / cm 2 ). However, the Tibetan clam dog is not the only animal that possesses such a strong bite.

The Caucasus breed is a large-sized hunting dog that lives in cold, rugged mountain areas in Russia. They are tamed to protect cattle but are also ready to attack when ordered.

According to the Georgia Journal, the kitten of the Caucasian shepherd is able to overcome the Tibetan dog and is on par with a lion. An adult Caucasian male dog can bite with force up to 650-700 PSI (about 53 kg / cm2), on par with a male lion. Kavkaz used to be used to hunt bears at price zones.

The power of the steppe

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Kangal dogs blanket cattle flocks in Namibia.

The Caucasus shepherd dog has a balanced body, gentle personality and is very loyal. They are about 75cm high from the feet to the shoulders and can weigh up to 85kg. Although very obedient, there were times when the Caucasus dog did its own thing. If they see strangers, this dog is ready to jump into a zero-tolerance attack. Therefore, training a Caucasian dog is very important for those who want to own this very powerful animal.

The only dog ​​in the world that has a bite beyond the lion is the Kangal dog of the Turkish mountains. According to evaluation, they have bite force of up to 750 PSI (60kg / cm 2 ), more than the male lion. This animal also has a large body, which lives with animals and protects them from evil animals. Kangal dogs can duel with wolves, brown bears without fear.

Kangal prairie dogs weigh about 65kg in adulthood. Although lighter than a Tibetan goose dog and a Caucasian hound, the Kangal dog can run at a speed of 50km / hour.

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Kangal dogs have a stronger bite force than lions.

The Kangal breed is so famous that more than 500 animals have been granted to Namibian farmers in Africa in 1994 to protect their cattle from hunting newspapers. Kangal dogs have proven their effectiveness by successfully defending the herd and not letting any leopard attack the herd.