Central Asian Shepherd Dog
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
Russia
Central Asian Shepherd Dog, (English Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Russ Центральноазиатская овчарка )
Dogs at least 65 cm Bitches at least 60 cm
FCI, ANKC, NZKC
The Central Asian Ovtcharka (in Russian Среднеазиатская овчарка transcribed Sredneasijatskaja Ovcharka, Central Asian Shepherd Dog ) is recognized by the FCI breed of dog that is native to Central Asia ( FCI Group 2, Section 2.2, Standard No. 335). The breed standard is under the leadership of Russia.
Origin and History
The Central Asian Ovtcharka is a relatively unknown in Germany dog. Originally it finds its dissemination in the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Mongolia. In the Urals and in Siberia the Central Asian Ovtcharka is no stranger. Due to this enormous distribution area occurs because the diversity of the individual strokes of the breed.
The very original beats from Afghanistan is also called Pamirhunde or Sage Koochee. The large Turkmen blows call there local herdsmen Alabai.
Description
Today bred dogs are mostly mixed types from different strokes. As with the Caucasian Ovtcharka, there is light, nimble, agile dog of the steppes and the more massive dogs from the mountain regions. Through a well-developed undercoat and different lengths of the deck fur, the dogs are the different climatic conditions of Central Asia well adapted.
Nature
The Central Asian Ovtcharka is a calm temperament, very confident and makes its decisions independently. He remains even at threat calmly and then reach without warning to attack. As with all guard dogs distinguishes it in particular his courage and fighting strength.
With strange dogs of Central Asian Ovtcharka is usually only partially compatible and it is less suitable as family or companion dog in the city.
Use
The Central Asian Ovtcharka is a livestock guardian dog, it is still used today in its areas of origin to work and accompanied the shepherds in their wanderings through the steppes.
In Germany there is the selective breeding of this breed is in its infancy.
Legal
The Central Asian Ovtcharka is in the Swiss canton of Ticino on the breed list of potentially dangerous dogs, the attitude is there a permit.