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Central Asian Shepherd Dog (Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka)
Large Breed
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is active, well-balanced and calm.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Russia
Weight
Males 55-79 kgs/121-176 lbs; Females 40-65 kgs/88-143 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 65 cm/25 inches; Females 60 cm/23 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Abundant, straight coarse hair and with well developed undercoat. Hair on the head and on the front part of limbs is short and dense. Coat on withers is often longer. The guard coat can be short or slightly longer. Depending on the length of the outer coat there can be either shorter hair (3-5 cm), covering the whole body or with longer hair (7-10 cm)
Markings
White, black, grey, straw, ginger (rusty), grey-brown, brindled, piebald and speckled.
Lifespan
Average, 10-14 years
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a fearless flock guardian. He is strong, brave, confident and proud. Hardworking and of great endurance, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is very protective of his owner and the family home.
Temperament
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is active, balanced, calm and quiet. Brave and confident, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a hard worker and an excellent guard. Has a strong inherent desire to protect and will be defensive of its territory. Requires consistent and firm training; socialisation from a young age is essential.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a magnificent large breed dog; a very ancient breed of great strength and remarkable character and is strongly defensive of its territory. The Central Asian Shepherd Dog was originally bred as a flock guardian.
- An excellent guardian
- A good companion
- Little grooming needed
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Not suitable for apartment living
- Not recommended for novice owners
- Can be prone to hip and elbow dysplasia