Central Asian Shepherd Dog
FCI 335
72 cmAdult male
at the withers
at the withers
- Mass
- minimum 50 kg; FCI nie podaje maksimumSamce
Central Asian Shepherd Dog — size comparison
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a large dog with substantial bone, a broad head and strong jaws. Individual lines differ in build and coat length, reflecting
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog — size comparison — facts and sources
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a large dog with substantial bone, a broad head and strong jaws. Individual lines differ in build and coat length, reflecting its vast region of origin. Strong limbs and a dense coat help it withstand harsh conditions. Its natural ears hang down and its tail is long; cropped ears or a docked tail do not constitute a separate breed variety.
It descends from dogs that protected flocks, caravans and homes in Central Asia. Local populations developed across an enormous area, from the vicinity of the Caspian Sea to lands farther east. There is no single certain date of origin or individual founder of the breed. Organised breeding work with these traditional dogs began in the Soviet Union in the thirties of the twentieth century.
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is usually composed and economical in its movements, while carefully watching events around it. It may be very reserved with strangers, especially on its own territory. With those close to it, it can be calm and affectionate. It often makes decisions independently, and a perceived threat may prompt action without a human command.