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

It just so happened historically that Alabai is a guard dog. This breed appeared several millennia ago and was the result of crossing nomadic herding dogs with Mongolian shepherds and Tibetan mastiffs.

This breed was used to protect caravans, dwellings and livestock. These intelligent animals have earned a reputation as a good guard, as well as a loyal and devoted friend.

A significant advantage of this breed is its balanced psyche. This results in calm demeanor, and even phlegm. There is no unnecessary fuss in the behavior of such pets, but there is a delayed 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 they demonstrate cunning.

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

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

When a stranger enters its territory, who does not attack the watchman himself or the household, the dog will drive him into a corner and keep him there until the owner arrives. He treats children affectionately, and rather patiently to the rest of the pets.

The main feature that distinguishes the Alabaev from other service breeds is the ability to make independent decisions. Forcing such an animal to serve as the same German shepherd will not work. Such a four-legged friend will begin to execute the necessary commands only when he understands the necessity and expediency of the requirements. Subject to competent upbringing and constant contact with the owner, the dog himself will understand what is permissible and what is not. It is a proud and intelligent breed.

Officially, this breed was included in the classification in 1993, and in 2010 its newest 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. The eyes should be very small. Their iris can vary in color from light brown to dark. A flat forehead and large lips should be present. The pigmentation of dark shades on the lips is much more appreciated.

For 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 cut off entirely, without affecting one third, and the ears are cropped in a larger volume, removing almost the entire external auricle.

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

The forelegs are broad-boned and straight. The mouth of the Alabaevs is distinguished by well-developed muscles. The male is larger than the female in size. It can grow from 70 to 90 cm at the withers. Bitches are 5–20 cm smaller and reach a maximum of 65 cm.

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

This color is especially in demand among connoisseurs of this breed. As a rule, they have the edges of the lips, nose and eyelids are brown or black. The black-black color of the dog's coat can be either monochromatic or with slight brown, gray or white markings. The red color can change to: red-red, light red, bright red, golden-red.

Walking should start at the age of three months. Such a dog it is necessary to accustom to a leash and a muzzle while she is small, and the owner can hold and cope with it. Ignoring this rule or being late with training, putting on a muzzle will be quite problematic, and he will already be the owner for a 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 interested in them, but equal or larger ones arouse their interest - "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 good development of this breed, animals need to travel at least 2 km per day.

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

• it is advisable to remove the aviary 10-15 m from the house;
• it is recommended to tamp the place under the aviary, remove all unnecessary items;
• a slight slope is needed so that the water does not stagnate in the aviary;
• it should be located in a dry area, sufficiently (but not excessively) illuminated by the sun's rays;
• the dimensions of the enclosure itself are not limited - the more free space the dog has, the better it will feel in it;
• the booth must be at least 100x90x80 cm; dimensional indicators of the entrance - 40x50 cm;
• the best material for making a house for a dog is wood;
• it is recommended to insulate the shelter and place it in an area isolated from wind gusts and direct sunlight.

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

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

There are several recommendations worth considering.

• Cleaning the pet itself is also necessary. Usually this work is done once a day before going on a morning walk. The first step is to look at the pet's mouth, ears, nose and paws. If all is well, then all that remains is to comb the fluffy coat with a fine comb.
• It is enough to wipe the ears every 10-15 days... In case of severe contamination, it is allowed to use a cotton swab, which was previously soaked in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. 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 paws, they must also be treated with hydrogen peroxide. If your pet has stained its paws in fuel oil or a dye composition, you will need to wash off such dirt with a napkin soaked in solvent, and then go over the paws with oil.
• Claws need to be cut with a special claw cutter, but be careful - do not touch the vessel that goes through the claw. After these steps, it is recommended to carefully sharpen the irregularities with a special nail file. Overly elongated claws can lead to deformation of the toe or paws.
• A soiled nose must be wiped with a damp cloth... The nose of a healthy dog ​​should be cold and wet, without excess discharge (it is dry and warm only after the dog has slept).
• Discharge, usually appearing in the morning in the corners of the eye in a healthy individual, needs to be removed with gauze dipped in chamomile broth. It is undesirable to use a solution of boric acid or a 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 allowed to use a cotton swab, but the latter is unpleasant for anyone who tries to rub it against their 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 amount of citric acid is allowed for cleaning.

An adult dog should consume a lot of protein and cereals. There should be variety in the diet. The dog will quickly get tired of the same porridge. The following foods are useful and necessary for the dog:

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

Do not give the following products:

• fatty pork or lamb;
• any sweets, buns, white bread;
• beet;
• onion;
• 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 dog food intake:

• 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.

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