As pets, people often prefer dogs. Someone chooses a small doggie, and someone likes large massive animals. Recently, the popularity of the Alabaev is gaining momentum.
This is a fairly large dog, which should be started only by those who have a private house with a large plot.
You need to get acquainted with the history, nature and characteristics of this breed. Be sure to take into account the weight and size of the dog, to know how and until what period the puppy grows. In this article, we will talk about such characteristics and features of the Alabaevs as size and weight, because they are the key factors in organizing the dog’s place of residence and creating comfortable conditions.
Breed characteristics
The Alabai breed belongs to the Central Asian Shepherd Dog and is considered one of the oldest. It appeared about 3000 years ago and has reached our times in its original form.
As with any other dog breed, there are certain standards for this. Alabai is characterized by:
- wide croup;
- wide and powerful breasts;
- long elongated head;
- a large suspension that serves as a protection for the neck.
The character of a dog is dominated by qualities such as cleanliness, accuracy, courage, discretion, pride, poise, calm. Alabai respects, loves and obeys exclusively his master, who, in turn, must treat him with respect, on an equal footing.
Height and weight table
Alabai height and weight are considered quite large. Let's look at the table.
Age | Height at the withers | Weight, kg | Mouth size | |||
Male | Male | Bitch | Male | Bitch | Male | Bitch |
1 | 24-26 | 23-25 | 4,5-5 | 3,5-4 | 8,5-9,5 | 8-9 |
3 | 45-49 | 43-46 | 15-20 | 14-16 | 12,5-13,5 | 11,5-12,5 |
6 | 63-68 | 59-63 | 33-42 | 28-34 | 14-15,5 | 13-14 |
12 | 69-78 | 65-72 | 42-65 | 35-54 | 15,5-16,5 | 14-15 |
The dog grows very quickly.Let's take a closer look at how the puppy's height and weight changes alabai with his age. From the table it is clear that the Alabai boy significantly exceeds the girl in height and weight.
Birth and first month of life
At birth, the puppy weighs 0.35-0.55 kg.
- When a puppy turns a month old It can weigh 3 to 5 kilograms. As for growth, its indicator at the withers can reach 30 centimeters. At this age, his body is already stretched, and his legs remain short.
- 2 months. When Alabay turns two months old, he begins to rapidly increase in growth. The skeleton begins to form, the bones strengthen. The maximum weight of a puppy at this age is 10 kilograms, but growth increases by only 5 centimeters.
- 3 months. By the age of three months, the puppy is growing up well. It reaches 20 kilograms, and in growth - 45 centimeters. Of course, these indicators can be smaller, because it all depends on proper nutrition and care.
- 4 months. By this period, the alabai varies greatly externally. Its weight can be 25-30 kilograms, and the height at the withers is 50-55 centimeters. The complete formation of the skeleton takes place, and the body lengthens.
- 5 months. When the puppy is 5 months old, his weight and height somewhat stop. The maximum weight is 37 kilograms, height is 58 centimeters.
- 6 months. A six-month-old Alabai is already becoming like an adult dog. The weight of the dog at 6 months may already be 50 kilograms, height - 80 centimeters.
- 9-12 months. During this period, muscle mass is formed. Outwardly, this is already a full-fledged adult dog, the average weight of which can be 70 kilograms, and a height of 80 centimeters in full height.
Output
Alabai differs from other breeds in its rather rapid growth and maturation. It can be shown that it is growing by leaps and bounds. After 9 months after birth, the puppy turns into a full-fledged male. At the age of the year during puberty, you can also observe some changes. But remember these are just average indicatorswhich, of course, are considered the norm, and which you need to focus on if you have alabay. If the dog is kept in good conditions, eats properly and leads an active lifestyle, its indicators should correspond to the above.
Raising a healthy pet
In order for the puppy to grow up healthy and strong, and its parameters correspond to the standard, one must adhere to the recommendations of dog handlers.
- Feed your puppy good food. It can be dry, but it is advisable to soak it in warm water before use, but it can also be natural food. Before deciding how and what to feed Alabai, it is best to consult a veterinarian.
- It’s important that the puppy’s food is was saturated with vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
- Be sure to examine the dog with a doctor, do all vaccinations.
Remember, physical exercises are very important for Alabai, so you need to walk with him and arrange enough space for him.
See the following video about the characteristics of the Alabai dog breed.