How long does a Central Asian Shepherd Dog live?

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Central Asian Shepherd Dog get?

Males weigh 50–90 kg and females 45–70 kg. Height ranges from 65–80 cm.

Is the Central Asian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?

No, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Foundation Stock Service

Height 70–80 cm 65–70 cm
Weight 50–90 kg 45–70 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 30 min/day

bold
independent
protective
territorial
courageous
loyal

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Central Asia. Males weigh 50–90 kg and females 45–70 kg. It stands 65–80 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a large, powerful breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and protectiveness. This breed is native to Central Asia, where it was originally used to guard flocks of sheep and protect families and their homes.

Group: Foundation Stock Service
Origin: Central Asia
Coat: medium double · white, black, grey, fawn/straw, reddish-brown, brindle, and particolor
Also known as: Alabai, Alabay, Turkmen Wolfhound, Central Asian Ovcharka, Tobet, and Volkodav
Recognized by: UKC, FCI, ANKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: bcb5c498-8585-4f4d-b45b-f1931752ee4a

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Central Asian Shepherd Dog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com fci.be dogsqueensland.org.au en.wikipedia.org

Central Asian Shepherd Dog FAQ

How long does a Central Asian Shepherd Dog live?: The Central Asian Shepherd Dog has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Central Asian Shepherd Dog get?: Males weigh 50–90 kg and females 45–70 kg. Height ranges from 65–80 cm.
Is the Central Asian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?: No, the Central Asian Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Central Asian Shepherd Dog in?: The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/bcb5c498-8585-4f4d-b45b-f1931752ee4a"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/bcb5c498-8585-4f4d-b45b-f1931752ee4a/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.