Central Asian Shepherd Dog

 

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog (Russian: Среднеазиатская овчарка; Алабай, romanized: Sredneazïatskaya ovčarka; Alabay) is an ancient livestock guardian dog breed. Traditionally, the breed was used for guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard duty.

Central Asian Shepherd
Central Asian Shepherd
Other names	Alabai Central Asian Ovtcharka CAO Aziat
Origin	former USSR[1]
Traits Height Male 70 cm (28 in) minimum Female 65 cm (26 in) minimum Weight Male 50 kg (110 lb) Minimum Female 40 kg (88 lb) minimum Coat Both short and long haired Color White black grey russet straw grey/brown brindle flecked. Life span 12-15 years