What do white alabai look like and how to care for them?

It so happened historically that Alabai is a guard dog. This breed appeared several millennia ago and was the result of a cross between shepherd dogs of nomads and Mongolian shepherds and Tibetan mastiffs. This breed was used to protect caravans, dwellings and livestock. These smart animals have gained a reputation as a good guard, as well as a faithful and devoted friend.

A significant advantage of this breed is a balanced psyche. The result is calm behavior, and even phlegm. There is no fuss in the behavior of such pets, but there is a slow reaction to various external stimuli. But you cannot call these dogs lazy or stupid - they feel any changes in the behavior of the owner. They are distinguished by a high level of intelligence, and during training demonstrate a trick.

The conditional minuses of the character of the Central Asian Shepherd include the following distinctive features:

• pride;
• excessive independence;
• constant gloominess;
• characteristic distrust.

When an alien penetrates into its territory and does not attack the watchman or household, the dog will drive him into a corner and keep him there until the owner arrives. He is affectionate towards children, and rather patiently with other pets.

The main feature that distinguishes Alabaev from other service breeds is the ability to make decisions independently. To force such an animal to serve as the same German shepherd will not work. Such a four-legged friend will begin to carry out the necessary commands only if he understands the need and expediency of the requirements.Subject to competent education and constant contact with the owner, the dog himself will understand what is permissible and what is not. This is a proud and “thinking” breed.

Officially, this breed was included in the classification in 1993, and in 2010 its latest standards were approved. According to their canons, thoroughbred individuals should have a scissor bite, a large and strong head of large width with cropped ears of short length. Eyes should be very small. The color of their iris can vary from light brown to dark. A flat forehead and large lips should be present. Pigmentation of dark shades on lips is much appreciated.

To very young puppies, whose age has not yet reached 7 days from the moment of birth, it is advisable to stop the ears and tail. The latter is not completely cut off without affecting one third, and the ears are stopped in a larger volume, removing almost the entire outer auricle.

Dogs of this famous breed grow very tall and large, with a slightly elongated body. The neck should be moderately long (no frills), but quite powerful and strong. Alabaev’s chest is deep, with large ribs open. If the latter has a round or flat shape, then this is considered a disadvantage.

Forelegs are broad-boned and straight. The mouth of the Alabaev is characterized by well-developed muscles. A male is larger than a female in size. It can grow from 70 to 90 cm at the withers. Females are 5–20 cm less and reach a maximum of 65 cm.

Monochrome color is most often white, as well as black, red or brown. Most often, the main color of the coat is supplemented by white spots on the legs, chest and face. Alabai white color look very impressive and resemble a polar bear.

This coloring is especially in demand among connoisseurs of this breed. As a rule, they have lip edges, nose and eyelids are brown or black. The black-and-black color of a dog’s coat is either monotonous or with slight brown, gray or white tan marks. The red color may change to: red-red, light red, bright red, golden red.

Walking should start at the age of three months. Such a dog must be accustomed to a leash and a muzzle while she is small, and the owner can hold and deal with it. Ignoring this rule or being late with training, putting on a muzzle will be quite problematic, and it will already be the master to walk on a leash. Walking is desirable to produce away from people and other animals.

Some individuals have a not very desirable trait: dogs smaller than themselves are not interesting to them in size, and peers or larger ones are of interest to them - "who is stronger"? One walk should last at least an hour. There should be at least two of them during the day.

Puppies need more frequent walking - 3-4 times a day. To achieve a good development of this breed, animals must be covered at least 2 km per day.

To keep such a large dog in the aviary, you will have to fulfill the following conditions:

• it is advisable to remove the aviary from the house 10-15 m;
• place under the enclosure is recommended to compact, remove all excess objects;
• a slight slope is needed so that the water does not stagnate in the aviary;
• it should be located on a dry territory, sufficiently (but not unnecessarily) illuminated by sunlight;
• the dimensions of the aviary itself are not limited - the more the dog has free space, the better it will feel in it;
• the booth should be at least 100x90x80 cm; dimensional indicators of the entrance - 40x50 cm;
• the best material for making a dog house is a tree;
• it is recommended to insulate the shelter and place it in a section isolated from wind gusts and direct sunlight.

It is required to maintain cleanliness in the area where your pet lives, as well as to shake, vacuum and wash the litter from time to time. It is necessary to adhere to the following requirements:

• at least once a month, the booth should be completely washed inside and out;
• at least 2 times a year, it is necessary to completely disinfect the entire enclosure with the addition of special detergents, although most dog breeders neglect this rule.

A few recommendations should be taken into account.

• Cleaning the pet itself is also necessary. Usually this work is carried out once a day before going on a morning walk. The first thing you need to look at the mouth, ears, nose and paws of a pet. If all is well, then it remains only to comb the fluffy layer of wool with a frequent comb.
• It is enough to wipe the ears every 10-15 days. With severe contamination, the use of a cotton swab, which was previously moistened in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, is allowed. If you see a tick on your ears, you should immediately remove it yourself or visit a veterinary clinic.
• If wounds or scratches are found on the pads of the legs, they also need to be treated with hydrogen peroxide. If your pet has stained the paws in fuel oil or coloring composition, you will need to wash off such dirt with a napkin dipped in solvent, and then go over the legs with oil.
• Claws need to be cut with a special nail clipper, but be careful - do not touch the vessel that goes through the claw. After these steps, it is recommended to carefully grind the bumps with a special nail file. Too elongated claws can cause deformation of the finger or paws.
• A stained nose must be wiped with a damp cloth.. The nose of a healthy dog ​​should be cold and wet, without unnecessary discharge (dry and warm, it happens only after the dog has slept).
• The secretions that usually appear in the morning in the corners of the eye of a healthy individual must be removed with gauze soaked in chamomile broth. It is undesirable to use a boric acid solution or tea bag for such purposes.
• The dog will have to brush his teeth 2 times a month. For these events, it is better to take a special brush. It is also allowed to use a cotton swab, but the latter causes unpleasant sensations in anyone who tries to rub them on the teeth. It is necessary to accustom to this procedure from a young age. Instead of a special paste, baking soda or chalk mixed with a small volume of citric acid is allowed for cleaning.

An adult dog should consume a lot of protein and cereals. There must be variety in the diet. The same porridge will quickly bother the dog. Useful and necessary for the dog are the following products:

• raw meat products (beef or lamb);
• chicken and turkey (only meat without bones);
• low fat marine fish;
• various cereals - buckwheat, rice, oat;
• eggs of hens.

It is forbidden to give the following products:

• fatty pork or lamb;
• any sweets, buns, white bread;
• beet;
• bow;
• citrus and exotic fruits;
• sorrel;
• legumes;
• any seasonings and aromatic additives;
• salted, pickled, smoked, canned;
• tubular, especially boiled bones.

It is necessary to observe the following regimen in eating dogs:

• a puppy under the age of three months is fed 6 times a day;
• after three months - 5 times a day.
• after four months - 4 times;
• from six months to a year - no more than three times a day;
• adult pets need to be fed 2 times a day 15-20 minutes after a walk.

About features of the breed, see the video below.