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Personal Protection

Throughout its history Central Asian Shepherd Dogs served mainly as guardians of livestock, caravans and the master’s dwelling, the breed underwent severe natural selection. Hard conditions and constant fighting against predators formed the looks and strengthened the character of this dog making it strong, courageous and energy-saving. In places of origin Central Asian Shepherd Dogs are used most often as watchdogs as well as for protecting livestock from predators. Kennel breeding began in the USSR in the 30s of the 20th century.

By working qualities, modern Central Asians had been bred into different directions, depends on the demand for their abilities. Livestock guardians still in demand, but not nearly as much, as they used to be. These dogs differ in terms of being protective against human intruders, very territorial, safe with children, love and respect elderly people, protect all small animals from predators, and very gentle with family members.

Personal protection, or working dogs originated from livestock guardian dogs, being selectively bred by Russian breed experts for working abilities. As a result, they excel in obedience, territory protection and personal protection, very intelligent, and make perfect house dogs. They do not need any complicated training to learn basic house rules, and treat the owner with the same great respect, their ancestors treated the herder. These dogs were introduced to sheep breeding community worldwide with a great rate of success. Dogs must be able to work as a team, protection sheep against predators.

To conclude temperament differences description, Central Asians can come from working lines, fighting lines and livestock guardian lines, and behave accordingly, regardless of the country they come from. Simple pedigree research and conversation with the breeder will reveal what basic instincts one can expect from the dog. Central Asians from pure show lines still very rare, because most registries require working test prior to breeding. A working dog refers to a canine working animal, i.e. a dog that is not merely a pet but learns and performs tasks to assist and/or entertain its human companions, or a breed of such origin.

Within this general description, however, there are several ways in which the phrase is used.

• To identify any dog that performs any task on a regular basis to assist people. In this context, a dog who helps a rancher manage cattle or who performs tricks for a trainer who receives pay for its acts is a working dog, as is a service dog or an assistance dog. This might be in comparison to a companion dog, whose purpose is primarily as a pet.
• To distinguish between show dogs that are bred primarily for their appearance in an attempt to match a breed club's detailed description of what such a breed should look like, and working dogs that are bred primarily for their ability to perform a task. For example, a Border Collie that is a champion show dog is not necessarily good at herding sheep; a Border Collie that is a champion at sheepdog trials might be laughed out of the show ring for its nonstandard appearance. It is possible that a specimen may excel in both appearance and performance, but it is very unlikely, because showing animals have to a large degree lost all working ability due to extremes in type being favored in the show ring. These extremes make it very difficult for the dog to do its job. It has become fully accepted that many genetic problems existing in dog breeds today are a direct result of breeding for the show ring rather than for the function the dog was intended to do.

Working tests

A dog is fixed with a lead to a place shown by an arbitrator.

The owner places any subject in front of the dog's legs (a bowl with food is allowed) then stands in a half-turned position to the dog and one step away from it.

A possible enemy (PE) dressed in well protected clothes is approaching to the dog and its owner shouting menacingly and brandishing a gun and fires one shot. First, he tries to get a thing left by the owner and then he imitates an assault.

The dog has to go for the PE striking with the fangs and keeping a grip.

A place where the dog attacks the PE isn't of big importance. Then the owner takes the dog away. If the dog has demonstrated such behavior like described it gets "strongly pronounced" guardian instinct.

If the dog doesn't demonstrate a fury and no intention of protecting the owner but goes for the PE after the owner's command or fights back (defends itself) it gets "pronounced" guardian instinct.

If the dog is indifferent to the PE but attempts to get rid of it without biting and fight it gets "feebly marked" guardian instinct.

If the dog doesn't make any guardian and defensive attempts, however, there is no any cowardice even when it avoids fight it gets "not pronounced" guardian instinct.

Coward dogs are disqualified and shouldn't be used for breeding.

Every dog should be allowed to be tested twice (not earlier than in a day).

If necessary the owner can require to test the dog on its territory but in these circumstances the dog's score should not be higher than "pronounced" guardian instinct

CAO Testing	Alabai Couple at work	Protection	Hello Stranger
Protection Video	Protection of the property	Ablay Testing	Guarding

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