Central Asia Shepherd Dog

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Central Asia Shepherd Dog – head — Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Central Asia Shepherd Dog – in motion — Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Russia

Recognition features

Large, powerful dog of harmonious build, reaching full maturity around 3 years
Coat short (3–5 cm) or longer (7–10 cm) with mane and feathering behind the ears
Deep bark, fearless and balanced

Purpose

A very ancient livestock guardian from the region between the Caspian Sea and China; guardian of flocks and property.

History

The Central Asia Shepherd Dog is one of the most ancient breeds, formed by natural selection over more than four thousand years on a vast territory from the Caspian Sea to China and from the southern Urals to Afghanistan. Its heritage comes from the oldest Tibetan dogs and dogs of nomad tribes related to the Mongolian Shepherd Dog and Tibetan Mastiff.

Coat

Abundant, straight, coarse coat with well-developed undercoat; short and dense on the head and front of the limbs; two lengths: shorter (3–5 cm) or longer (7–10 cm) with a mane.

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