GETTING STARTED
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
Central Asian Shepherd
Alabai are a diverse breed of numerous lines, three of which are able to be registered through the Sims International Kennel Club and Sims Kennel Association.
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Below, templates of each line have been provided in both their short and long coat varieties.
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When choosing a template, we highly encourage individuals to alter the dogs and make them unique! Include slight anatomical variations and different marking combinations - we'd love to see what you come up with!
Which line to choose?
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No line is truly better than another!
All share in their intended uses, but each stands above the others when posed with particular challenges.
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Those looking only for Conformation dogs are suggested to pursue the Show lines.
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Show
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The show line is considered the newest concept in terms of the breed, although not one to be disregarded. These dogs tend to be of a gentler type and with slightly softer and more delicate features. This is most apparent in facial features. They are still suitable for work, although they will show more promise in the ring and less aptitude in intensive working tasks than the other lines.
Working
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​Working lines are more commonplace outside of the breed's native territory, where they've been introduced to more domestic forms of work. This includes the protection of people, military and police work.
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Their appearance remains very similar to livestock lines, although their muzzles show some degree of variety in length.
Livestock
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The most stable and dated rendition of the breed, this line is the truest to its original breed purpose in design. They possesses higher drives than their counterparts and are incredibly protective of their livestock and what they deem their property.
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Although they value their people, their primary concerns lay with the herd or flock.