The Central Asian Shepherd Dog breed is one of great size, character, and power. They can still be found in Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgyzstan, Tadjikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog's Behavior
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Source: Wikipedia, UKC breed standard
Recommended for: pet dog, working
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog dog breed is by nature intelligent and requires minimal human supervision. Central Asian Shepherd Dogs are also instinctive when it comes to certain situations. They are very loyal to their families but in return they also expect respect in return. They can handle any change in environment but their protective natures make them very suspicious of strangers and other animals. They require much training and plenty of exercise.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog's Physical Characteristics
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Here are some of the characteristics of the Central Asian Shepherd Dog breed as determined by the UKC's published breed standard.
- Size: males have minimum of 25 1/2 inches; females have 23 1/2 inches
- Coat: doublecoated; outercoat is longer and coarse outer hair, undercoat has soft and fine hair; two types are long coats (about 3 inches) and short coat (about 2 inches long)
- Color: white, black, gray, straw-colored, reddish brown, gray brown, brindle, parti-colored, ticked
- Eyes: dark, oval, small to medium size, set straight, deep, and wide apart
- Ears: small, pendant, triangular, set at or below eye level
- Muzzle: deep, blunt, slightly shorter than skull, well filled under the eyes, wide at base, tapers to nose
- Nose: large, broad, black
- Tail: set high, thick base, tapering to tip
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog's Origins and History
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Source: UKC breed standard.
Country/Region of Origin: Central Asia
Original purpose: guarding, working
Historical notes: Central Asian Shepherd Dogs were used by the nomads of Central Asia to protect flock and family for thousands of years. Centuries of harsh, natural selection ensured that the modern day breed is hardy enough to take any weather and terrain that nature has to offer.