The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, also popularly known as Alabai, is a large dog that is very brave and fearless.

In addition, this is a little known breed in the West in general, but it is very popular throughout Central Asia, as its name indicates.

By the way, this breed is considered a national heritage of Turkmenistan, an Asian country. Thus, the president inaugurated a large statue in one of the most important avenues of the country's capital!

Thus, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is one of the oldest breeds in the world! So, if you are looking for a large dog that will be a companion and protector, keep reading this text!

The Alabai, or Central Asian Shepherd, is a molosser dog, whose origin dates back to very ancient times. So, imagine that it is a breed that originated more than 4,000 years ago!

In addition, this breed is descended from the dogs of Tibet and were used by the nomadic peoples of the Asian region to protect livestock and caravans.

Another point is that this dog emerged directly from the natural selection of the environment. Thus, because they live in constant clashes with predators and large animals, they have become very fearless and courageous.

Furthermore, Alabai was not created by one person, nor in a specific country. However, it began to be used in the th century in the Soviet Union as a guard dog!

The Central Asian Shepherd is a large dog, which has a very robust, muscular and strong physical constitution! This is a species that presents sexual dimorphism, that is, males and females are physically different.

Thus, the head of this dog is large and wide and one of its main physical characteristics are the small and triangular ears and, in many countries, they have their tails and ears cropped.

In addition, this dog's skin is quite thick to protect it from attacks by other predators.

The hair is dense, straight and of medium length. In addition, there is the presence of an undercoat layer. Thus, the accepted coat colors are: white, brown, black and brindle. In some cases, this breed sheds a lot of hair!

On the other hand, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is an intelligent and courageous dog. Also, he is quite territorial. That is, he ends up being aloof with strangers. Thus, he is a great choice for a guard dog!

However, he is not an aggressive dog. He uses melee only as a last resort, tending to scare his enemy first. So rest assured, he's not dangerous. This breed is very docile, protective and attached to the owner.

Other Alabai characteristics include stubbornness, laziness and at the same time a lot of energy! Thus, because it is excessively hard-headed, training dogs of this breed is essential!

That way, you can make better use of it as a guard dog. And besides, when it's time to go for a walk, you have more control over your pet when interacting with other people!

As this breed of dog is little known in the West, prices are usually a little higher. Thus, the Central Asian Shepherd dog can be sold between 4,000 and 8,000 reais!

So, do your research before choosing where to buy your Alabai. Because, although many kennels take good care of dogs, others keep them in precarious situations. 

In addition, several people make undue crossings that harm the health of the animal. So, if you are going to buy from a kennel, visit the space and look for recommendations to make sure the animal is treated well!

Also, if you've never considered adopting pets, this is a good opportunity. Despite being a very rare breed, there are many abandoned dogs in Brazil. So this is a good way to do a good deed!

First, this breed is large and excessively heavy. Thus, their height can vary between 65 centimeters and 80 centimeters, taking females and males into account.

In addition, this dog weighs between 40 and 100 kilos, varying between males and females. That is, it is necessary to be very careful with the presence of this breed around very young children.

Because it is clumsy and very large and heavy, it may end up causing some kind of accident. So always stay tuned!

Furthermore, the life expectancy of a Central Asian Shepherd is between 12 and 15 years. One of the reasons is that this dog has a low genetic predisposition to hereditary diseases.

But, you can still present some diseases that are common in large dogs! For example, gastric torsion, hip or elbow dysplasia.

Therefore, it is important to always follow up with a doctor and maintain a healthy and balanced diet, so that your Alabai has less chance of becoming obese!

Also, problems in the environment can intensify or cause some illnesses. That way, check out some tips on how to take care of your Alabai!

Are you thinking of adopting a dog of this breed and want to check out breeding tips? So check out the following suggestions for activities and socializing!

Firstly, as it is a large dog, it is important that the Central Asian Shepherd's environment is spacious. So if you live in an apartment, maybe this is not the recommended breed.

This can make the dog more stressed and distressed, making him more aggressive. Also, be aware of the smooth floors, as they are very slippery, they can harm your Alabai's bones.

Thus, the ideal is that your pet's space is made of cement or grass. Incidentally, living on slippery floors can intensify the breed's likelihood of acquiring muscle and bone diseases.

Thus, it is also important to do daily physical and mental exercises with your pet. So already separate a time of your day to take him for a walk.

In addition, as we have already mentioned, training is essential for you to be able to handle your pet. Thus, he will only be able to obey commands if he is trained from a young age.

Also, always remember to encourage your Alabai to interact with other pets and different people. This helps him get used to strangers and be more sociable. 

Being a slightly more rustic breed, the Central Asian Shepherd does not require as many baths. Thus, it is very common for the dog himself to be able to handle its cleaning.

In addition, it is necessary to do a weekly brushing, so that the animal of this breed does not release so many hairs around your home!

Also, remember to always take your Alabai to the vet so he can keep his health up to date!

So, what did you think of Alabai? Is this the dog you were looking for or do you still want to meet other breeds?

Thus, the Labrador is a great breed for anyone looking to care for a large dog, but not as large as a Central Asian Shepherd Dog!

That way, the Labrador can be a great friend to you and your family, full of energy and fun! Want to know more, then click on the link below and learn all about this breed!