Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Origin-Central Asian Republics/Russia

Lifespan-12–14 years  

Working Dog

Weight : Weight-88–174lb

Height : Height-26–31in

For centuries, nomadic herders across Central Asia—encompassing present-day Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan—have relied on dogs of this type to safeguard their flocks. Historically bred selectively in the former USSR, this rare breed benefits from early socialization. Two coat types exist: short-haired and long-haired.