Central Asian Ovtcharka Dog Breed And Introduction

Do you know what the most popular dog breed is in Russian? The answer is Central Asian Ovtcharka with a 4000 years history, which also named Central Asian Shepherd Dog. It is likely originated in a geographical area between the Ural, Caspian Sea, Asia Minor, and the Northwest border of China. They are found in the areas of Russia, Iran and Afghanistan to Siberia. Six more countries that share this area are- Kazakstan, Kirghizastan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Russia. This independent and aloof breed has protected nomadic herdsmen and their flocks for centuries. Similar dogs may have accompanied the Mongols when they invaded eastern and central Europe, and were probably the source of Europe’s herd-protecting sheepdogs. This breed is seldom seen outside the Central Asian Republic; in Russia it is in decline, losing favor to the larger Caucasian Sheepdog. The CAS is beginning to be bred in the USA.

Central Asian Ovtcharka is as long as tall at the withers, or slightly longer than tall. Head is very solid, without pronounced stop or sculls. Neck is low set, short, dewlap. Body is fairly broad, proportionate, muscles are rather flat. Ribcage appears very long, because of developed false ribs.The skin on the face is thick and may form wrinkles. The thighs are powerful. The back is strong, and moderately long. Straight legs, heavy boning, moderate yet defined angulation. Leg bones must be in proportion, and shall never give impression that any bone is short.The dense coat comes in two varieties, long and short. The coat comes in a wide variety of colors.

Central Asian Ovtcharka is a protective and dominant dog that also known for being calm and serene and having a very fearless and courageous personality. It is very aggressive with other dogs and should always be kept on a leash or lead when out of a fenced yard. Since they are so dominant and dog-aggressive it is important to start socialize training as early as possible so that they can feel as comfortable with stranger animals. Within the home, however, they get along very well with other animals whether they are dogs or cats.Because of their protective nature they are highly wary of any stranger. When it comes to children this breed of dog extends its protective personality to them and it is important to make sure that any strangers are carefully supervised around this dog. Children that are strangers to the Central Asian Ovtcharka should not be left alone with this dog. Carefully socialization as puppies can help minimize this issue with the breed.With the protective nature Central Asian Ovtcharka makes a good dog with children. They are not overly playful after then get out of their puppy stage, but they are good companion dogs for families.

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