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Dogs
# The Central Asian Shepherd Dog: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Russia
A giant, hardy and courageous guardian, deeply attached to its territory.
Size GiantLife expectancy 12–15 yearsBudget ≈ €195/monthPuppy €900 – €1,300
[Find a breeder 3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=central-asian-shepherd-dog)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Fair
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Limited
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
- Remarkable guardian: Its territorial instinct and courage allow it to effectively protect its family and its environment.
- Great robustness: Its natural selection gives it good resistance to cold, bad weather and difficult conditions.
- Calm and balanced: Well socialized, it knows how to remain composed and observant in everyday life.
- Simple maintenance: Its coat mainly requires regular brushing, more frequent during shedding.
- Powerful territorial instinct: His wariness of strangers requires rigorous management of visits and outings.
- Delicate animal cohabitation: Early socialization is essential and does not guarantee getting along with all animals.
- Demanding training: His independence and strength make inconsistent or brutal methods particularly unsuitable.
- Need for large spaces: His size and activity are not very compatible with apartment living.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Experienced owners: A person familiar with guard dogs will know how to guide its independence with calm and consistency.
- Homes with space: A large, well-fenced yard and daily outings better meet its needs.
- Available and consistent owners: A regular presence makes socialization, training, and managing its protective instinct easier.
Not recommended for
- Novice owners: Its strength, independence and territorial instinct require solid canine experience.
- Apartment living: The lack of space and constant proximity to strangers can create frustration and management difficulties.
- Very sociable households without supervision: Frequent visits require strict rules and controlled introductions.
- Homes with many animals: Its low natural sociability with its fellow dogs and other species can complicate cohabitation.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
70 cmCentral Asian Shepherd Dog
- Height at the withers
- 65–75 cm
- Weight
- 40–79 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, double and dense
- FCI group
- 2
- Origin
- Russia
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Central Asian Shepherd Dog in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is among the oldest canine breeds. It results from more than four millennia of natural selection in a vast territory stretching from the Caspian Sea to China and from the southern Urals to Afghanistan. Extreme climatic conditions, the movements of nomadic tribes and confrontation with large predators have shaped a powerful, hardy and determined dog. It has traditionally protected herds, caravans and dwellings. An organized selection work began in the former Soviet Union during the interwar period, before the definitive recognition of the breed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale on 25 January 1989.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
It is a giant dog, massive and harmoniously built, endowed with a strong bone structure and developed musculature without being prominent. The body, slightly longer than tall, shows a marked withers, a straight and broad back as well as a high and ample chest. Its imposing head, almost rectangular, bears a truncated muzzle, powerful jaws and dark eyes expressing confidence and dignity. The triangular ears are set low and pendulous. The straight and coarse coat, 3 to 10 cm long, lies on an abundant undercoat and can form a mane and fringes. All colors are accepted with the exception of blue and brown.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Full of confidence, proud and courageous, the Central Asian Shepherd is generally calm and well-balanced. Its territorial instinct, its wariness of strangers and its determination in the face of a threat make it a first-rate guardian. Attached to its family, it remains independent and readily takes initiative. Its power, its potential bite and its low tolerance toward unfamiliar animals require responsible handling and particularly careful socialization.
Affectionate Playful Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, he observes a lot, conserves his energy and intervenes firmly when he considers his territory threatened. He needs space, long and regular outings as well as opportunities to explore in a secure environment. Apartment living suits him poorly. Meetings with visitors, children and other animals must be supervised, because his protective instinct and his independence can make him not very accommodating without early training.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must begin as soon as the puppy arrives and combine gentleness, firmness, consistency and constancy. Any harsh method must be avoided, as it may exacerbate distrust or defensive reactions. Early and ongoing socialization with people, dogs, cats, places and varied situations is essential. Recall, walking on a leash, acceptance of handling and giving up are priorities. This breed is intended for an experienced, calm person capable of setting fair limits.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Central Asian Shepherd Dog
The purchase price depends on the quality of the breeding, the pedigree, the health tests carried out on the breeding dogs, compliance with the standard and the puppy’s intended purpose. The rarity of the breed in France can also influence availability and travel costs.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/central-asian-shepherd-dog/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic and resilient, the Central Asian Shepherd generally benefits from a solid constitution. Its large size nevertheless requires particular attention to the joints, growth, the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus, and maintaining an appropriate weight.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/central-asian-shepherd-dog/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
This giant dog needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its age, weight, activity and body condition. The puppy’s growth must be slow and steady, without excess energy or improvised mineral supplementation.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/central-asian-shepherd-dog/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
Also called Central Asian Ovtcharka or Sredneasiatskaïa Ovtcharka, this dog accompanied nomadic populations for centuries. Its historical territory covers an immense area, which explains the existence of varied local types. The tail was traditionally docked in certain regions of origin, but it remains natural in countries where docking is prohibited.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Central Asian Shepherd suitable as a first dog?
No, its size, independence, territorial instinct and strength require an experienced, calm and consistent person, capable of ensuring thorough socialization and safe management.
### Can it live in an apartment?
Apartment living is poorly suited to it. It needs large secure spaces, long and regular outings and an available presence, without being left alone to watch over a property constantly.
### Is the Central Asian Shepherd close to children?
It can be attached to the children in its household when it has been properly socialized, but interactions must always be supervised because of its strength, protective instinct and variable tolerance.
### What grooming does its coat require?
Brushing once or twice a week is generally sufficient, but it becomes daily during seasonal shedding periods to remove the abundant dead undercoat.
## Find a Central Asian Shepherd Dog breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Central Asian Shepherd Dog breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Central Asian Shepherd Dog breeders by country
[12 breeders of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog/italy) [3 breeders of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog) [3 breeders of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in Romania](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog/romania) [1 breeder of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in Estonia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog/estonia) [1 breeder of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog/germany) [1 breeder of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in Slovakia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog/slovakia)
[All breeders of Central Asian Shepherd Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog)
## Ready to welcome a Central Asian Shepherd Dog?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-central-asian-shepherd-dog)
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