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The Central Asian Ovcharka (Sredneasiatkaia
Ovtcharka) is a dog that occupies itself with
the guard and the defence of the cattle in Central
Asia.On the contrary during the last forty years, in its place of origin, this breed has been utilized in any situation that requested the presence of a trustworthy and thoughtful guardian.
Turkmenistan, Usbekistan, Tagikistan and Kirghistan certainly are not the only places where this breed is utilized. Central Asia critical conditions, with torrid hot during the day and sharp cold by night, the leak of water and inaccessible places, formed a dog which stands wearinesses and does not require particular needs. Thanks to the frequent encounters with big predators, the Central Asian Ovcharka became a very tenacious and fearless dog.
The Central Asian Ovcharka is probably a very old breed. In fact Russian experts and dog-lovers assert that 2000 years b.C. there was a dog very similar to the dog we actually know. Their assertion is based on discovered founds that testify the presence of a molosso exactly alike the Central Asian Ovcharka utilized for hunting, camp defence and herds guard.
A curiosity: we can notice the amputation of ears and tail already at that time from drawings and engravings!