Alabai is a guard dog, this is how it happened historically. It is believed that this breed appeared several thousand years ago from the mixing of nomadic herding dogs with Tibetan mastiffs and Mongolian shepherd dogs. The Alabai dog breed was used to guard herds, caravans and homes. This smart animal can become a loyal and devoted friend.
Alabai is a guard dog, it happened historically
Breed characteristics
The Alabai breed was officially included in the classification in 1993, and already in 2010 a new standard was approved. According to his canons, Alabai dogs should have a scissor bite, a wide and powerful head with short cropped ears, small eyes, the color of which can vary from light brown to dark, a flat forehead and fleshy lips. Dark pigmentation of the lips and eyelids is valued more highly.
When Alabai are small, under 7 days of birth, they need to have their ears and tail docked. The tail is cut off, leaving one third, and the ears are completely cropped, removing almost the entire outer auricle. If it turns out that Alabai dogs are growing up, and for some reason their tail and ears remain undocked, you should consult with veterinarians before deciding to undergo surgery.
The Alabai dog is quite tall, with a strong, slightly elongated body. Her neck should be short and powerful, and her chest should be deep, with rounded, strong ribs. A flat or barrel chest is considered a fault. The dog has straight, broad-boned front paws with muscular pasterns and large pads gathered into a ball. A characteristic feature of the hind legs is a slightly straightened angle and parallel stance.
Male and female differ in size. The male is larger. At the withers it can reach a height of 70 to 90 cm and higher. Females can be 5-19 cm shorter. Their minimum height is 65 cm.
Description of an adult and a small shepherd
Male
Externally, males always look more massive and courageous. Their withers are more muscular and more clearly defined.
In addition, males are distinguished by their calm behavior. They like to be on a hill from where they can look around the surrounding area.
Bitch
Females are most often smaller and lighter than males . They have a longer body and a smaller head. Bitches prefer to control the situation, constantly inspecting the entire perimeter of their territory.
Puppy
The puppy grows up quite quickly, and by the age of 9 months it has the characteristics of an adult dog. Growth continues after the 9th month of life, and ends only by two to three years. All this time, the puppy continues to build muscle mass.
Gallery: Alabai dog (25 photos)
Proper maintenance and care of the dog
The best option for housing a pet would, of course, be a spacious open-air enclosure and a cozy, private “apartment” - a kennel, from which the dog must have a full view of the protected area.
The wool has two layers and a warm dense undercoat, as in the photo of a purebred Alabai, so it can easily withstand severe frosts.
Since the dog lives on the street, its care is minimal, but we must not forget about regular eye cleaning, bathing and combing out excess shedding hair.
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You also need to clean your ears to avoid ear infections. Naturally, like any other pet, you need to carry out flea and tick prevention.
Character of Alabaev
The Alabai dog is a unique animal. He is characterized by courage and endurance, calm and balanced, dignified behavior. Central Asian Shepherds are proud. Therefore, you need to make enough efforts so that they begin to respect the owner. Don't ignore the fact that your dog needs to be trained. This will help you achieve harmony in your relationship with her and avoid many problems.
From time immemorial, representatives of the breed were guards. Therefore, they are wary of unfamiliar people and dogs, which can cause some inconvenience during a walk, especially if there are a lot of stray animals around. At the same time, dogs will never just attack a stranger, but will first try to scare him away by growling. If the threat is real, and the gesture shown by the dog had no effect on the intended enemy, the shepherd dog can silently and instantly attack him. Representatives of the breed do this in a unique way: first they try to knock them down with their weight, and then they bite, immediately recoil and repeat the attack.
It may seem that these pets are not at all for the family. But at home, the formidable Alabai become peaceful and calm. They do not show aggression towards other pets, treat children well, play and walk with them. The task of adults is to teach children how to behave correctly with a pet.
Females of this breed are calmer than males. But the best option is to keep a different-sex couple on the site.
Diet
It is important to create a diet that will allow you to raise a healthy and strong dog. It is unacceptable to overfeed animals. You need to provide your pet with enough fresh water.
Two thirds of the Alabai diet should consist of lean meat. The third part consists of cereals and vegetables. Add to food: fish, fruits, eggs, dairy products. Many Asian owners buy balanced food specifically for large dogs.
What not to feed: sweets, smoked meats, bakery products, tubular bones, pickles.
Don't feed your Asian Shepherd your food. From childhood, teach your diet. An unbalanced diet leads to diseases (diabetes, metabolic imbalance, etc.).
