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When looking for Shirak dog puppies for sale, this breed may also be known as the Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Mid-Asian Shepherd, Middle Asian Ovtcharka, Alabani, Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka, or the Turkman Albani. The Shirak is known as one of the best Russian guard dog breeds and is gaining this reputation in Europe and the United States.

The Shirak is an ancient breed that originated in Russia. The ancestry of this breed is unknown it is believed to be descended from the Tibetan Mastiff. This breed is thought to have existed for about 4000 years. The Shirak was used to guard the flocks of the nomads from predators and property from thieves in the areas of Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, and neighboring countries. This breed has also been used to guard estates.

The Shirak is a very large, muscular, mastiff type breed that is very agile for their size. The body of the Shirak is a bit longer than tall. This breed is rugged in appearance, has a large chest, wide backs, and is big-boned. The head is very solid without any pronounced stops; the skin on the forehead is thick and may form wrinkles. The eyes are deep set and dark brown in color. The docking of the tail and ears is common practice in some countries.

The Shirak averages between 24and 32 inches in height and weights between 88 and 176 pounds. Note – this is the average height and weight there is not a maximum height or weight specified in the standard for this breed. The life expectancy of this breed is 12 to 14 years. Health issues associated with the Shirak include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and bloat.

The coat of the Shirak comes in two varieties – long and short. Both coat varieties are quite dense and have a double coat. This breed is considered a light shedder except in the spring when they shed heavily.

The coat colors of the Shirak are black, white, gray, straw, ginger, gray-brown, reddish brown, brindle, piebald, ticked, or speckled.

When you see Shirak dog puppies for sale and make the decision to make a Shirak a member of your family, you will find this breed to be calm, fearless, curious, alert, protective, and devoted.

The Shirak is a large breed and not recommended for apartment living. This breed needs access to a large fenced-in yard.

The Shirak is very alert and wary of strangers. This breed makes a good watchdog. The Shirak is not by nature an aggressive breed, but is very territorial and protective of their family and makes a good guard dog.

The Shirak gets along well with other dogs as long as are not a threat to their family. This breed gets along well with other house pets.

The Shirak gets along well with children if they are raised with them.

The Shirak is a powerful, intelligent, and independent breed and is not recommended for a meek or first-time dog owner. It is recommended that this breed be trained and socialized beginning at an early age.

When you are looking for Shirak dog puppies for sale you can find information on Shirak dog puppies for sale from the Central Asian Shepherd Society of America.



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