Names Central Asian Shepherd Central Asian Ovtcharka Central Asian Sheepdog Alabai Mid-Asian Shepherd |
Origin Russia/Central Asia, Middle Ages |
Use Livestock Guarding |
Life Expectancy This breed can live as long as 10-11 years of age |
Weight & Height 80-110 pounds & 23-28 inches tall |
Known Health Problems Hip & Elbow Problems |
Physical Description Very large, powerful dog with a broad head and a deep blunt muzzle. The nose is large and black and the ears are small and drop or cropped close to the head. The tail is naturally long or docked. |
Temperament Intelligent, protective dog that is wary of strangers but is affectionate and loyal with its family. They can show aggression toward othe dogs |
Training *** |
Living Conditions Not good for apartment. |
Grooming Only light grooming needed |
Exercise This breed needs moderate amounts of exercise |
Double coated with a profuse undercoat. The coat may be long or short. |
Coat Colors Comes in shades of the following colors or mix of colors. Some dogs may have ticked coats

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Gray |
Gray White |
Fawn |
Fawn White |
Brown White |
Red White |
Black White |
White |
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Puppies
 This is Zero as a puppy |
Recognition American Pet Registry Fédération Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club National Kennel Club |