Who are alabais: the history of the breed
Alabai has long been very popular among many peoples of Central Asia. Usually these dogs are used to guard and patrol services. Representatives of this breed belong to the so-called molossus. According to experts, alabais were formed as a result of national selection, which took more than 4 thousand years. It should be noted that there are several rock "foci", which is associated with several types. Basically, alabais different types differ from each other on the exterior, retaining, however, the General properties of the temperament, behavior and psyche.
On the territory of Kazakhstan alabais called "Tobet", they have long been helping the shepherds, guarding sheep flocks.
Currently alabais distributed on a fairly large territory - from the Caspian sea to China and from the Urals to Afghanistan. According to cynologists, dogs of this breed combines the traits of several ancestors in their veins flows the blood of ancient Tibetan dogs, fighting dogs of Mesopotamia, as well as four-legged shepherds, which were bred at different times of nomads. Among the most famous relatives alabais are the dogs breed Mongolian shepherd dog and the Tibetan Mastiff.
Character and working qualities Alabai
Since ancient times, these dogs were valued for their working qualities - they are protected animals and accompanied the caravans as well as protected dwelling owners. As a result of harsh natural selection (alabais, as a rule, lived in a few units one master), harsh living conditions and against a variety of predators, dogs have gradually formed a modern appearance and character. Now breeders alabais characterize their Pets as intelligent, strong and fearless animals.
However, training alabais is associated with a number of difficulties. Classes should start from an early age, making sure that the dog understands the hierarchy in the family, that is believed to be his master. It should be noted that in Soviet times, the canine was not able in sufficient quantity to promote Central Asian shepherd dogs, which was initially used to protect goobject. However, the process of training alabais was under force far not to each dog owner, even with experience.
In Turkmenistan alabais thoroughbred as the Akhal-Teke breed, considered a treasure of the nation - these animals are prohibited from export outside the country.
According to breeders alabais, dogs of this breed are rather aged, they show aggression only after there is a clear threat to the object of protection - be it a flock of sheep, the owner and members of his family, or the area where the "bears service" animal.
