Allihan graduated from Puppy class in Indiana and Azim,in Houston area, got even second Certification, Akc Star puppy!
Pure bred or mix and bad breeding?
I do get calls from people who ask me to get them puppy who is extremely big,over 34 inches tall(or 40 inches) with loose skin and over 200 lbs.I dont have such dogs because I have central asian shepherds who re big but not giant breed and I was learning about this breed from late 80s
You can import puppy from overseas, and if you DONt know the lineage and what names are in pedigrees(or who is breeder)you can end up with puppy who is not central asian,but big dog with cropped ears and tail.
Here an example of breeding dogs for size. Mostly such mixes(bandogee)are created for fighting purposes. at picture its red male dog and white female who is mastiff and central asian mix.The other picture showing breeding central asian (ON LEFT)with saintbernard
yes, these litter can be registered as purebred. Dog business is corrupted as well.
YOU PROBABLY ,heard about so-called 200 lbs pitbull Hulk,who does have mastiff in his pedigree,was registered as pure pitbull. what for to lie? Me and my colleagues who love central asian shepherds are proud to breed healthy purebred dogs,who were made by nature 5000 years old and still perfect dog with common sense.
central asian shepherds diet-How we feed our dogs
in this video,I recorded today,I explain what I feed our dogs
Our first litter puppy Azim Zir graduated from Obedience class!
We encourage our puppy owners to socialize and train their dogs. We refund $50 for Graduation from Basic obedience class and we send $200 once dog get xrayed for hips and elbows.Congratulatiosn to Zir(Azim) and his owner ! Even though Houston area was flooded and lots of struggles went thru this area-they did great job on training!
How to meet and pet a dog
I decided to write this post because I took my 2 Central Asian shepherds to dog-friendly place today and 99% of people who want to pet them did the same mistake.
People often make the mistake of meeting dogs in the same way that they would meet a -human friend.They move into the dog’s space and try to give the dog hugs. Most dogs don't want to be hugged or even petted by strangers.It's not mean they re aggressive or shy, but they don`t like being pushed.
I made video with my dog Aya showing that slowly pushing fist to stranger`s dog face is really wrong.
- Do not approach the dog and step into the dog’s space. It is much better to let the dog approach you on his own,so dog will decide if he actually want to meet you.I feel bad when someone push their dog in to sit and hold it in sit position, often hold dogs face while people trying topet.I feel bad for dog...
- Walking towards the dog and talking in a high-pitched voice can be very annoying and threatening, and may cause shy dogs to become fearful. This may even trigger fear-aggression if the dog feels boxed in, and has nowhere to back up.
- If you really want to meet this dog,please, just stand still and use the time to ask the dog owner about his dog and whether you can meet him. During this time, make sure to ignore the dog.
- Not giving the dog eye-contact is important because that can also be seen as a challenge.Please don't stare to dogs face.
- Let the dog sniff you and if he is calm and not avoiding you, you can meet him by giving his chest a brief scratch.
Please, Do not try to pet the dog from above the head. Please don't push your fist to dog face...its look weird and feel weird for dog..
That is often seen as a threatening gesture and can trigger an aggressive reaction. Instead, approach from below the dog’s head and scratch his chest. - If dog turning his head away,trying to move,don't pet it forcefully.Dont grab dog collar or leash.Respect the dog wish to NOT accept your petting.
Central asian shepherd alabai is great dog for hiking
Do you like hiking and thinking about getting dog who can be your hiking buddy?
Who is this person you can always count on to go for a hike whenever you feel like it? it’s not a person. It’s man’s best friend: the dog. A fit, happy,healthy dog will likely be more excited to hit the trail . Most dog breeds will enjoy a hike in the woods, but some dogs have back country survival in their pedigree. If you’re a hiker, you need to choose a dog that will be comfortable in the forest , at snow path,and on mountain trails. You’ll need a dog with good recall (comes when called) so it won’t go chasing madly off after a critter or a deer, or worse, a bear. Your dog needs to be strong and have powerful endurance. Central asian shepherd alabai is great dog for hiking. They do great with a variety of temperature from minus to over 100 F. they will protect you if someone want to harm you(animal or human) while you re hiking or staying in a tent or cabin.
Here pictures and videos from our latest trip to Upper Peninsula Michigan, Ontonagon area.We visited Porcupine mountain state park, trails and lake Superior shore,Ottawa national forest and run some trails in woods.
This vacation August 2017 we took our 2 central asian shepherds Alsu and Safar with us, we drove 10 hours by car and they just slept all way in back seat of our truck.They re perfect companions for hikes in woods,for walks at rocky shore of lake Superior, or they even followed us behind four wheeler . 90% they stayed without leash and not escaping .
They always alerted us if someone appeared far away at beach and let us know we re not alone at trail at Norwich bluff
They can wear doggy backpack (we put water and snacks)
They will be around you:they will swim with you in lake or will explore waterfalls
They will follow shoreline while you re kayaking-canoeing.
Central asian ovcharka is the perfect breed for people who like to hike and stay outdoors.
They also have a unique coat which get clean itself even after going at the muddiest trails.
When we rode our four-wheeler they run after it,temp were in high 80.Each time we stop,dog went to shade and were relaxing until we start moving..
Central asian shepherd learned to save energy for 5000 year of their existence.they will not bounce around or run in circles.
They will not run after your fourwheeler until they overheat or exhausted, they will let you know that it's time to slow down
With central Asian shepherd alabai I always feel safe hiking alone in woods .
The list of Breeder`s worst excuses
Here are the Worst Excuses which some breeders actually use to explain why they do not health test their breeding stock.
#. I refuse to have my dog hips-elbows(etc) x-rayed because they will get sick from xraying and sedation! Veterinarians and veterinary assistants who are competent with radiography equipment can x-ray the hips of dogs without any problems, for Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) evaluations. You do not get sick when you have x-rays for broken bones or teeth nor does your dog.
#. Heath tested and cleared dogs still could be carriers for a genetic defect and produce defective puppies, so why bother? Genetic health test clearances do not guarantee that puppies will be disease-free, but the odds in favor of producing genetic disease-free puppies are greatly increased when only tested and cleared dogs are bred, and therefore it is irresponsible to the puppies and the buyers to not test and clear all breeding stock.
# I can tell whether any of my dogs have hip-elbow dysplasia by watching how they walk, so I don't need to have their hips-elbow x-rayed! Wrong! Even board certified veterinary orthopedists cannot accurately diagnose or eliminate the possibility of hip-elbow dysplasia by watching dogs walk and move about.
#. Whether I health test my dogs and what the results may be are nobody's business but my own! Wrong! It is irresponsible to the breed, to other breeders, and to buyers to refuse to disclose genetic health test results of breeding dogs.
#. Current health tests are not always accurate, and I won’t health test my dogs until I know that the results will be totally accurate and definitive! While there never are absolute guarantees in medical testing, the recommended health testing procedures are the most accurate ones available and are updated as additional scientific information becomes available. This excuse is the last refuge of the irresponsible breeder who refuses to recognize what harm he is doing to the breed by breeding only for looks and ignoring severe genetic health defects.
#. Health testing is just a marketing tool used by some breeders! Wrong, again! Another ofen-used excuse for not health testing breeding stock. Claiming to health test, but not actually fully health testing and disclosing the results, is a marketing tool used by many breeders.
#. Too much health testing will prevent me from producing dogs of proper type and temperament! So, what this breeder ends up producing is pretty doggy which are much more likely to suffer.
#. There is no [hips-elbow etc problems] in my bloodlines! Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Every breed bloodline is infected with all of these severe genetic defects.
Finally, the ultimate attempt by irresponsible breeders to "put down" the puppy buyers who ask the tough questions is this one: I know what I'm talking about and you don't because I'm a breeder and you're not! I breed for 10-20-40 years and you re just a person who likes dogs:)
Research on dog foods:what to avoid and why
here interesting easy to read research on popular dog food brands
