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Guardian Dog Groupgiant🌍 Central Asiaguard and watch dog
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Independent, protective, calm, bold
Popularity
714
Ancient livestock guardian; confident, territorial, and tolerant of harsh climates.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
abundant coarse outer coat with dense undercoat; short to long accepted
Colors
white, fawn, brindle, black, various
Male height
27–32 in
Female height
25–28 in
Male weight
110–170 lb
Female weight
90–140 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
3
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
5