Alabai, or the average Asian Shepherd, is considered to be one of the oldest breeds in the world. Its age is about 8000 years. The original place of its breeding is Central Asia. For all this time, the Asian Shepherd breed has retained its functionality, excellent security and working qualities and an unchanged spectacular powerful appearance. In its historic homeland, its main purpose was to protect flocks, trade caravans and houses of wealthy individuals.
Purpose
In today's world, the Asian Shepherd is still used to protect the territories. In addition, the dog is distinguished by a balanced character and striking loyalty to children, both to the master and the stranger. This animal will never give its owner offense. Walking with such a dog guarantees your safety, since the dimensions of Alabai are impressive. At the same time in the family, the pet behaves unobtrusively, does not stick to the person, if he does not want to play with the dog now, but calmly accepts caresses and, if he wants, is ready to talk. Asiatic shepherd will be happy to accompany you on foot or even on horseback, as despite its size, differs quick and runs fast enough.
Training
Alabai - a typical phlegmatic by temperament, so the assimilation of his commands is quite stable, and they do not have to be repeated on a daily basis. Also, such a warehouse of the character of the dog will appeal to those people who do not like active recreation. In the person of the Central Asian, they will find an independent, intelligent individual who can assess the situation around him and intervene only if there is a real threat to the owner. Especially for Alabai aggression - only an instrument of intimidation of the enemy, but not the purpose of life. Of course, for a dog of this breed, the meaning of life in the host, in communicating with him, but at the same time she will be satisfied with the minimum time that you are ready to give her.
The content of Alabai
Shepherd Asian can be kept year-round in the street - it is very convenient if you are building this breed to protect suburban real estate. But it should be noted that it will require an enclosure. The room where the dog will live should be equipped with several features, for example, the door of the enclosure should open inside, otherwise the pet, rushing to you and happily piling on the door, easily zashibet you. Remember and that Alabai easily overcomes the fence in height of 2 meters from the sitting position, so it is recommended to make a kind of visor along the perimeter, so that the pet could not jump over the barrier. For the same purpose, it is recommended that the interior surface of the door be reinforced with tin - there were cases when the Central Asian crooked it and made a digging. An enclosure should be large enough that if desired, the dog could run, play and dig. Do not forget to equip and the enclosed part of the enclosure, the so-called "bump" - a place where alabai can hide from the weather, there can also be a booth. Dimensions booth for him - 1 mx 1 mx 1 m, the greater space the dog warms his body can not warm. The floors and the booth must necessarily be made of wood, and the enclosure itself can be built also of strong boards or bricks. If the Asian Shepherd dog is kept there not alone, fence off the territory for another individual with a blank wall.