Central Asian Shepherd

My Co-worker told me there was a dog that needed rescue from the shelter on death row. Because of her size, age, and handler aggression. So me and my wife decided to go check on that dog. She was very friendly with my wife. We took her home and named her Inga (Peace). Inga's first owners were herders in Mongolia and lost their farm animals during last winter. So they can't feed and keep their dogs. Inga is the only survivor of their four dogs. She was ear-cropped and tail docked only 92.5 lbs and 28.7 inches when we took her. Almost like skin on bone. At first, she was aggressive towards men and large brindle, grey or black dogs. But very friendly with women, children, and small animals (we have two Russian Toy Terriers and one beagle mix). We won her trust and now she is attached to our daughters and dogs. We just fell in love with her. Central Asian Shepherd is the best dog I ever had. Very intelligent, you can just see from her human-like eyes. I don't know why people say Central Asian Shepherds are very difficult to train. She just picks up our almost every move and word. At first, she was confused for a few minutes when I taught her a simple command but then she understood and took over it. Inga likes praise words more than dog treats. Very confident, maybe too confident. When we're out for a walk she just ignores children, animals, and birds except Crows and Typical Magpies. We don't know why. But she just ignores chickens, pigeons, and other water birds like ducks, geese, and Cranes. Her aggression comes out when strangers or cars stop near our land. Her barks remind me of Great Dane's or Cane Corso, deep from her lungs. She instantly knew our land's end and routinely patrolled land. Sometimes our small dogs follow her and sometimes she plays with them. Even tho she's not fond of chase and run. Central Asian Shepherd like to wrestle (Only wrestle with me). Her health condition was bad because of her starvation. But significantly improves daily feeding and advice from Vets. Now she is 114.8 lbs and 29.6 inches. No other health problems come up during vet checkups. So my experience with Central Asian Shepherd is not that long but knowing and spending time with my Inga is very positive and amazing. I had a few dog breeds since I was a kid like Neapolitan mastiffs (my maternal grandparents had male and female on their farm in the late '80s'), Great Danes, and an American Pitbull Terrier (my parents had them during the '90s and early 2000), and Bullmastiffs (my full experience with them from puppy to old age) Central Asian Shepherds are most intelligent, healthy one. Inga can hike all day long with us through the mountains. Stamina and energy are pretty impressive to large dog breeds. During the day Inga is not so active just checks a few spots on the land and at nighttime is more active barking and running up and down the land. Also, become playful in the evening like cats. We planning to get one more Central Asian Shepherd when Inga reaches 5 years old.

Highly intelligent. Will often consider her decisions to be the best (where to go when walking etc.) Loves to play fight with her fellow dog companions.

Love it, friendly w my kid and he weigth now 33.25 kg, is that good?

I've own this breed sense I was 16 years old(now I'm 44)Bataar right now 30 inch tall at the shoulders and 115 pounds,he is huge for a puppy,not hyper well balanced very calm and he thinks before he acts and yet when we walk nobody just walk up to him and pet him,he will not let you pet him but if I talk to the person a few minutes then he walk up to them and they can pet him,yes he like to bark at night but I teach him to bark on command and works very well that technique, I do lot's of training with him he master the sit and stay already even if I go into stores,gas station he will not move from the spot. My experience with this breed:must train,socialize,don't order this breed around if you ask them to do something they will gladly do it no harsh voice need it,extremely fast learning breed,always on watch even when his relaxing one minute sleeping,next his ready to go,they thrive on the family members attention not strangers thou,most people don't know about this breed(A Russian breeder pointed out for me almost 30 years ago)this is the only breed what looks for threat not just from the ground but above to,they known for killing birds(my puppy got 2 birds so far)Just got lined up for Bataar a personal protection training,my friend who trains police dogs he will do it.Little bit about how these puppies are growing,I got Bataar 3.5 months old he was 40 pounds a month later 59 pounds an other month later 76 pounds the 3rd he was 95 pounds 4th month 114 pounds next I will weight him when he turns 1 year old in November.I can say average 16-18 pounds they gain a first few months(my puppy his on raw diet)but vitamins a must for this breed because they grow very fast. At the end this is a beautiful,well balanced and fearless breed yet not for everyone you really have to know what you doing when you own this breed.Rest of my life I will only have this breed!!! Regards Andrea Takacs

Simply the best breed I've had. Though definitely dont like strangers touching them.

He's very very strong, smart, somewhat suspicious of any strangers. But over all loyal and shows protective instincts for me. Beatifull fella. 9 months about 100 lbs and 25 inchd

Smart, crazy strong, bigger than my last dog a saint Bernard. Stubborn at times good with my cat n chihauhaua. Excellent bodyguard dog. Very lovable with me like my kid. Wouldn't give him up for a million bucks.

I got her when she was 3 months old.she is very sweet,but did not like my other dog at first (another female appx 1 year older than her). Now they are best friends. I am a dog trainer, so we have done tons of socialization with people and all different kinds of animals. She is ok with other dogs as long as they are on the more submissive side. We got 2 kittens when she was about a year old and bonded with them quickly. She is very friendly with people, however if someone enters the house without knocking she is always ready to protect if needed. She normally watches my reaction to the person entering before being protective or friendly. It seems as long as we (my family members) appear to be ok, she will be excited to meet the guest. One time a man walked in unexpectedly and startled me, she lunged at him and cornered him at the door...until we were notified he was the plumber and my sister told him to enter. So if we needed protection I'm sure Zuri would deliver. She is affectionate, playful, goofy, and beautiful. The shedding can be awful if she isn't groomed properly at least twice a year. Training is slower than with my other dog. Zuri requires a strong hand, but calm leadership. Trust and respect are key to good training with CAS. She is sensitive to the emotions of her leaders,, and is very protective of my elderly mom and my great nephew I am raising. This breed is majestic, snobbery, and definitely likes to bark at night. Background noise helps if you have neighbors nearby that are out at night and very early morning. All in all, this breed attracts a lot of attention.

A very friendly, active, self assured. Intelligent. Needs strict borders. Needs a leader who is strong in spirit so to say. Very lovely, smart dog. Training with patience and love. Never try to yell at this breed. You will lose the authority as a leader. Love this breed.

Best Watch And Guard Dog Much Friendly Best Dog ever