Central Asian Shepherd

Origin

Russian Federation

Attractive to:

Very few! Unless you need your camels protecting from wild predators in the middle of the Kyzylkum desert, this breed isn't for you!

Not the best for:

Pet homes. Full-stop.

Aliases:

Alabai

Cross between:

None

Size:

Giant
So big people will stop and take photos.

Exercise Needs:

High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!

Coat:

Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!

Shedding:

Fluff monster
Buy shares in Dyson - tell people you are wearing mohair if embarrassed

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

No