Alaba are considered today as the most widespread breed which is got for protection of the house. Sometimes such dog does not need to be trained in protection, she already knows everything. Maintenance and leaving for alabayam does not differ from other dogs.
Dogs of breed alabay or the Central Asian sheep-dogs are one of the most known breeds, appeared more than four decades ago. As practically throughout Central Asia this breed of dog was very popular, it is quite often possible to hear as alabayev call "the Turkmen wolfhounds".
Care for a dogAlaba have strong and strong-willed traits of character, such as – fearlessness, endurance, combative skills, self-confidence. Along with these qualities alaby, tranquility, steadiness, boundless love for owners is inherent in them. Experienced dog breeders recognize that this Central Asian sheep-dog one of the most bright and clever dogs. Despite this, alaba demand training from the earliest age. Most comfortably alaba feel on open space, however with ease get used also to life in the private house that cannot be told about apartments. In the small-sized closed room of a dog of this breed feel uncomfortably that negatively affects their character. To owners alabayev, living in the apartment, it is necessary to walk them as often as possible and in any weather. Having the sufficient area in the yard, the dog can build the big open-air cage with the box and a canopy from the sun. Despite this, it is necessary to walk alabayev regularly, to give the chance to warm up and run. Wool alabayev does not demand especially careful daily care. In the spring during a strong molt it is necessary to comb out a dog a special hairbrush. Ears alabayev should be cleaned and kept regularly clean. You should not forget also about claws alabayev which need to be sheared in due time.
Health and feeding of a dog
Alaba differ in good health and are ill rather seldom. Despite this, there can be a risk of a dysplasia of joints, on this food of dogs of this breed it is necessary to pay special attention. Getting alaby, it is necessary to define a way of feeding at once. You should not mix natural food with dry dog food at all. The diet consisting of natural food has to include such products as – low-fat grades of meat, various types of porridges, vegetables and sea fish. Sometimes it is possible to include an offal in food, and bones should be excluded from a diet completely. Alabayam, as a rule, rather two times feeding. Also you should not forget about drinking water. The main shortcomings of this species of dogs the big force and a protective instinct therefore it is necessary to be engaged in active training is considered and to learn to understand and feel the pet. And the most important – you love the dog, and she will always reciprocate to you.