'THE WOLF SMASHER' - CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD DOG - ALABAI
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- The Alabai aka Central Asian Shepherd, described as 'The Wolf Smasher' - he defends his flock from wolves and bears. Today we meet a huge Alabai, as well as a young pup. We learn everything there is about this dog from experts versed in working this breed in his natural environment.
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My wife and I rescued an Alabai from a shelter in Ukraine a year ago. He is now 4 years old, and his flock includes the humans of the house, the other dogs, the house cats, and our vet.
I laughed at the "and our vet" 😊😍
And the vet😂 that's precious
Love to see what he'd make of a Tegu, Pallas lizards, Cornsnakes, Hognose and a small swarm of Mourning Geckos..
The “vet” part 😂😂😂😂😂
most honest answer ive heard , ''depends on the dog and depends on the wolf''
wow! am surprised you have just said the exact thing I wanted to say. It's very true, all are just Dogs, all fight only using their mouths
But let's be honest bro like fr most healthy timber wolves smashes a domestic dog. I've been on the dog side for years and it is dumb. They take down moose, bison and musk ox. Wolves are literal KILLING Machines. So no I dont think but they can in certain circumstances take down a wolf.
It really ends up in the hands of the handler to. But I totally agree with you.. The animals are very unpredictable.
depends on the Wolf. a timber wolf would eat this dog in minutes without breaking a sweat. most wolves in Asia are smaller and often malnourished compared to timber wolves.
@Bolushi dude I'm from America. The male can reach up to 175lbs. Good day sir!
So many breeds do not belong in the hands of people who just want a pet. On the other hand,these same working dogs deserve loving owners.
I don't see why people get a dog and can't take care of it.
I had Bull Mastiff and they showed well. They died of old age and it's took me a long time to want another dog but now I'm ready for another best friend and buddy.
I agree with you 100% 😃
In Kazakhstan everyone in the village owns at least one alabai. They are really chill, nice dogs love em
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Vedy nice,how much?
I have never seen a dog that looks so confident and without insecurities demeanor.
These breed knows that they are strong to have this confidence.
I was very surprised when we first got my baby at how aware he is of his size, especially when indoors. He absolutely knows how big he is. Which is especially cute when he play fights with our much smaller dogs, getting down and letting them bite his ears
All dogs measure sizes
This is why the bigger the dog the confident they are
And thats why chihuahuas aren't chill at all
@@nasromouelhi well....what about that kangal..he was not confident as alabai was...perfectly confident alabai🥰.....its not the size.😁
I love how honest the guys are they just love the dog and want to share how they are.
Thank you
I appreciate the honesty & human-ness of the breeder. My hope with all that is in me, money & notoriety doesn't cause breeding prosperity at the cost of the inherent antiquity.
I grew up with an Alabai, Ben (rip). An AMAZING family member. Definitely requires a strong hand to learn their place. But, as they are "scary", they are also extremely smart, fun and gentle. Very protective of their "family".
They good with kids?
@@Kanti12311 my family got him as a puppy when I was in first grade and stayed with us till passing. I had a blast as a kid growing up with him. I had never have any situation in which I felt unsafe even when he grew up (unlike strangers on the street if they got too close to me and my dad when we were taking him for a walk). So from my personal experience I'd say yes.
However, it is not a chihuahua. And definitely not a first dog to own!!!
Can you please tell me about the behaviour?
@@AJOP1 Oh... it was a long time ago (thank you for reminding me my age 😁).
From what I remember:
In general he was very calm around the family at home, extremely smart and playful. At first you could mistaken him for a huge teddy bear.
HOWEVER, extremely protective! He would not bark unless someone came too close to our windows (we lived on the first floor in a large condo - which is a bad idea for this type of dogs due to mental and physical harm - they need to be outside).
Walking with him was not a simple task. We had a muzzle on him at all times when outside. So, my dad would walk him out mostly at night, when less people around so he could take the muzzle off.
The dog is extremely powerful, so if my mom was the one walking with him she would do so ONLY where trees were found. Because, if God forbid there is a cat or another dog or a person who would seem suspicious, our dog would engage immediately. So, my mom would wrap the leash around a tree, otherwise he would just drag her wherever his heart desired.
More things I could tell, but to summarize: THIS DOG CAN and WILL KILL if not educated and handled appropriately. Definitely NOT for unexperienced owners!!!
@@Kanti12311 surprisingly yes they are good with kids
Great video x
No one I’ve run across with my Alabai has ever seen one before. Some are terrified but most want to run up to him and hug him.it’s good to educate people about their personalities. My big guy is exactly as you described, friendly if I’m with him and he can see I’m calm, extremely defensive if I’m not home or if he sees me get nervous. They are definitely not a dog for beginner dog owners! My poor guy went through 4 homes here in the UK before I rescued him! They are not big Labradors which is what most think mine is!
Can u tell why he is not recommended for begginer dog owners.. Are they dangerous to master?
@@kukukuku524 if someone has no experience in training a dog or how dogs think & behave (eg a beginner owner), they will struggle to train them to obey commands and to have the dog realise they (the owner) is the alpha. By nature the breed wants to make decisions for themselves and wants to be alpha. I don’t think they are biters by nature, but with a dog of this weight/size and bite force, if not trained properly they could accidentally hurt someone. Mine is very docile with me but even I’m usually covered in bruises just from his sheer weight when he’s playing with me.
Same here at ours x
Your alabai wants to hug people with it's jaws.
Wow! I had never heard of this breed. What a beauty! 🐕
Have u been living under a rock?
@@jondough4682 well, if I saw this enormous dog, I would be hiding under a rock too
One of the most ancient breeds there is & happened thru natural selection
Where are you from?
@@wisenotwise2676 lmfao 💀
Alabai is beautiful dog. I like owners, cool dudes and very knowledgeable realistic folks.
These men are so knowledgeable about the breed. Honest about the chances vs a wolf too. Beautiful countryside location too.
What a stunning beast!
Houaaaa That's my dream dog , the real Alabai ! Thank you ..He has a particular face and that's what make it easy to recognize him , soo beautiful, favourite episode
Well done!
Showing this breed in a positive light
Theyre quite serious dogs
But don’t hold that against them, they select their friends.
My alabai lets 2 people show him affection as for the others? tread lightly
High compliment if youre accepted by alabai not in immediate family
Such a great breed
Ive just duscovered these dogs and ocerdosing on videos. They are absolutely wonderful.
I love all breeds and all animals. I also have 2 dobermans, a huge german shepherd, mini dachshund, 5 bengals, 15 pygmy goats, 40 peking ducks, 20 geese, 200+ koi.. Our pups are so good with our animals and kids and family. It’s all in how your raising your animals. Doesn’t matter the animal, it’s all up to the persons raising these beautiful animals to be the perfect animals we know they can be. I love how they’re taking this fighting breed and turning them to the perfect family dog. Well done. These babies are gorgeous.. Love seeing them interact during the filming. Awesome footage.
and a partridge in a pear tree
@@thespursfan7564 i spit my drink. Bravo sir 😂 ..
Wow!!! I have just discovered this breed through a RUclips short and I have to say, I do love the big and strong dogs, especially farm dogs. I grew up with a Border collie and then we got a 'Lassie' Sable collie and after I grew up and left home, I had a Try-color collie, then a Lurcher and then a huge and power Greyhound X Saluki, he was my last furbaby as I can no longer control a big strong dog due to my long term ill health but nothing stops me from watching beautiful heard, flock and live stock dogs at work.
Glad the gentleman shared about how great true LSG breeds are with kids. My Caucasian for all her protective drive is the best dog I have ever had with my kids.
I love that you pick my favorite breeds for this amazing show. Thank you so much. I just love you. You’re awesome.
These are such amazing dogs, Anneka! Big doggie clouds that are fierce and need a very steady hand, as well. Thank you for showing us these amazing Alabais.
I’ve owned Caucasian Ovcharkas and I now have a huge Alabai baby - 9 months old - and I’m amazed how sweet and calm he is. The COs are very different, independent and a bit cold. The Alabai is as sweet as a Lab.
CO are very ferocious dogs they chose one person as a master ,alabai more family dog
@@АскарАкаев-л3п I think you are right. I loved my CO but he was a handful. My Alabai is super calm.
Alabai is at the root of the large breed tree. I have owned both Kangal and Alabai. Alabai is hands down the most loyal dog I have ever owned.
I'm in Virginia do you still have puppies
Thats interesting to know that the Alabai was more loyal than the Kangal, I thought they'd both be the same. Thanks for sharing.
I am a happy mum of one, 73cm tall and 57kg of weight. An absolute protective sweetheart!
My family had two beautiful Alabai when I was a child, such dedicated and loving guardians. They looked similar to the solid white dog in this video - if I recall right, this is the Turkmenistan variety
they have a facial expression of laid back super chill especialy those eyes.
Reminds me of my old anatolians at the ranch. Xerxes and Xena. You are not forgotten and will always be missed.
Truly awesome breed of dog . Above most
the little baby's floppy ears are so adorable
Finally you got to meet an Alabai and pet and hug him/her ❤️❤️❤️❤️. It's a very beautiful dog. Plz make more videos on this. ❤️❤️❤️
I wish more and more ppl watch your episodes coz they're highly educational and informative, keep spreding the knowledge so our four legged friends will start havin better lives the more ppl know bout dogs, thank you for your dedication mrs svenska
One of the most courageous dogs ever!
Lovely well mannered dogs. So beautiful, I’m jealous of those puppy kisses.
These guys really know their stuff and are honest about the pros and cons of these great dogs. We just adopted a young female and she is friendly, curious and funny. Most of all she adores our rescue male Caucasian. Wonderful dogs, but not for the uninitiated. Try a few Great Pyrenees first, as a more gentle intro to flock guardians.
I saw one of these up close yesterday. It was the the biggest dog I've ever seen in person (seemed bigger than the ones in the video). It was super friendly, at least with it's owner around, but I certainly wouldn't want it after me.
You’re doing gods work, educating people about what we call in Glasgow “devil dugs.” All dogs are amazing angels if given the chance, unless they’re specifically bred for another 😢reasonable reason… it’s the a-holes out there who should be legally answerable and should be met with harsher sentences. Thank you Anneka!
Unfortunately Alan, these same a-holes breed themselves, so any accountability for legally being answerable for their crimes against irresponsible "breeding" is pretty much moot 😔
@@geriawright1292 I couldn’t agree more
Well..you mean like the a-holes she visited in this episode who don't socialize these dogs lol
Valid point. My Caucasian ovcharka is a sweetheart
by harsher sentences you mean death penalty, agreed
I’ve waited a long time for this 😄
This is an amazing breed. Thanks for the mulitple videos to showcase just how different they can be in size and attitude towards people. I have never met an Alabai which I prefer to call them but am absolutely infatuated with them. I want one in the worst way. I am leaning towards an all white female one day as I think I'd have a great guardian and loyal friend to me and children. Thank you Anneka for another wonderful video. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I hope our paths cross one day in this life or the next.
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
How would the color affect how well it guardians or it's loyalty?
@Girard got any more whine Karen?
@Girard you mean a working dog doing it’s job to protect? I suppose had the wolf violently ripped apart a sheep starting with its anus that wouldn’t be cruelty?
Wild animals don’t share human morality. It’s that respect and understanding that caused humans to breed guardians for a deterrent.
@@ldo1308 I wasn't trying to state I think "white" makes it any better I was simply saying my favorite color. The nod to a female though I do think makes a nice difference as far as being a great family dog.
I had 2 Turkman alabai girls for about 13 years that guarded my sheep. I now have 2 males (not guarding) and 2 females ( one still guarding). Some like to guard sheep, some want to be too rough . Awesome dogs!
Amazing dogs
Fantastic video as always Anneka! This is a beautiful breed,very strong and big,they are very good sheperds but at same time are also gentle giant and sweet with children. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful videos!👍👍👍💯❤️🔥🥰
Another amazing episode!! Great work and being someone who loves Livestock guardians, these dogs are superb quality. I still believe that novice owners should never be allowed to own such dogs as they take a lot of experience and best to have plenty of space. Keep up the amazing and inspirational work
Agreed!!
exactly, there should be late access
Alabai is one of the best dogs of Asia and they can also be very good family dogs lb ur videos
Lb from Pakistan 🇵🇰😝
Awesome, majestic, and beautiful breed of dog!
Awesome episode Anneka ,as always. THANK YOU for Everything you do. Also sharing your Passion for the dogs. 💕👍🤘😎🤘Up the Irons 🤘
Fascinating dogs with several sides to them,they seem to be very smart too.
Amazing stuff as always.
Wild animals are highly aggressive when threatened. Most domesticated dogs just don’t have that level, but these dogs are hard, true grit.
Once again another great video. Ty for making it.
That white female was quite the specimen. She was massive!
This is huge dog. Beautiful yet tough breed.
Look at the one who is best friends with tigers and lions, he is so big you at first think the cats are sub-adult because they are only twice his size lol
Beautiful dogs!
I am so glad you did this video, I was so disappointed in your last video on the CAS as it did not truly represent the breed. These were fabulous dogs to have on to represent the breed.
Aww what a amazing dog
Another beautiful breed!!!!!
I own a CAS and this was a great vid!! Also so cool cause my dogs mother was imported from Vairavar Kennels!!
Very impressive breed of dog! Super cool to see you do a video on them.
Turkic tribes were nomads who moved from north east china to europe. They had flocks and they used sheppard dogs to protect themselves against predators.
So Kangal, Akbash, Malakli, Anatolian Sheppard Dogs and Alabai they are all coming from central Asia. And moved to west with Turkic migration to west.
Altai is not in north east china
@@LalaLa-ze7kvThe Altai is a mountain range that stretches through several countries including China.
Adoro a los Alabai, buen video 😘👏
Great video 👍 the dogs attitude very in keeping with my own CAS dog
I love such dogs!
The vine boom at 0:51 im weak
What a beautiful and lovely dog breed. Great video ❤❤💯🥰
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AMAZING DOGS.
PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Beautiful dog ❤
Great video !
Great information!
Thank you always for such a great video but also introducing a lot of us to a new breed. That puppy was just scrumptious, I would’ve wanted to steal him away also.
Amazing breed😍 Keep up the good work!❤🐾
I hate to say great timing because the situation but this is great timing for this episode there is currently 300 of these dogs at the ASPCA in Nevada that just got rescued from horrible horrible conditions. If anybody is interested in these dogs and are in the US please take a look at those first if you are not looking for a show/breeding stock
Aw bless them 😲❤️
It's Caucasian and Caucasian mixes seized in Nevada
So sad the look in the dogs eyes that were thankfully saved. These dogs appear to be mainly Caucasian Shepherds and Alabai. They look purebred to me but I can't be certain nor does it matter. They simply need homes. They appear to be very friendly dogs in the pics, just happy to be getting love etc.
Quite unusual about this dog is their life span.....most huge dogs have quite short life span, but this breed lives as long as most other breeds. 12 - 15 years or so.
Same with kangal, 14 years or more.
12-15 is higher then most breeds, golden retriever 10-12 german Shepard and Rottweiler are like 8-12
Yep. Our Alabai girl lived for 16 years and when she felt she's about to die she went to mountains to die there alone. Extremely intelegent, only couldn't speak.
@@bigshorty4855 Thank God. I just got my girl.
@@LalaLa-ze7kv Were you able to find her?
Lovely dogs.
I love how masculinity or femininity can bring out different traits in the same breed.
You are who you are, but you're also subject to your environment.
Beautiful breed !
Alabai and Kangal beautiful and best shepherd dogs ❤💣
Found this super super interesting. Great looking flock guardian.
Check out caucasian shepherds,turkish kangals and tibetan mastiffs if your into guardian breeds
These dogs are the closest physiologically to the first dogs domesticated by ice age hunter gatherers
No, First dogs were Just like smaller wolves with shorter theets and limbs
@@DG_5856 There are in japan figures of dogs thousands of year’s ago and they looked somehow similar to Japanese Akita’s today. Typical curled tail, pointed ears and short snout. Maybe there we’re various lineages of doggies.
They were some knowledgeable breeders. I liked em. Bring em to Australia, please. I have a native bullarab, but this guys looks lovely
Wow! Thanks. Id love to own one.
Very sweet!❤❤❤
They're built like a bear. Absolute units
Amazing Beautiful Dog ❤
✨That is one gorgeous breed!✨
Awesome looking dog.
Beautiful Dogs absolutely beautiful
Nice to see pup with his ears still
The Amazing Breed n amazing video mam 😍😍👍👍...he is so lovely big boi🤗🤗🤗
This breed is for committed and patience owners, they can be hard to read as mine doesn't give off many signals and can react without any hesitation so early training and socialization is a huge must with this dog and weak owner will be challenged for the alpha position without a doubt.
Theres no alpha dudee, that does not exist!!!!
@@yondayyon4131 There is. Wolfs for example in the wild they will have a family hirachy. But in a stressful captivity situation, their natural order brakes down and an aplha bully will dominate the others. Can happen with dogs too, specially if they feel they are not part of the family, are stressed out in a fighting or guard dog situation.
Same with kangals. My female puppy is already HUGE at 4 months, almost thr size of the neighbor's GSD and she is so naturally dominant she already dominates my blue heeler. Great with kids and cats though. But it's scary how intense they are with other dogs
Well, those are absolutely beautiful dogs. Thanks for this video.
Alabai and Cane Corso are my favourite breeds.
Mine also + the Tibetan Mastiff and the American Pitbull Terrier
Beautiful dogs.
Thanks for video!
If i wasnt so old, I'd love to have my next dog be of this breed . Ive always owned large dog breeds and always wanted an Alabai or Tibetan Mastiff. They are beautiful animals
Cute and certainly stronger and bigger than the average dog.
But I think the people saying "He can take on any wolf" either have neither seen how big wolfs get or are in denial, or overpraising their own dog.
Like he was a good bit shorter than that guys hips in the begging, but there are tons of pics out there of big men with wolves in enclosure and the wolves are 10cm higher than their hipbone and does are probably smaller than wild ones. Or those ones where the wolf is standing up and has his front legs across the shoulders of some older guy and the wolf is just a head taller.
Not saying he won't put up a good fight tho, or outright win against younger/smaller ones.
Edit: Also ya know wolfs are usually pack hunters
At least they were honest and said it depends on the dog and the wolf. Most will scream their dogs will kill umpteen wolves before dinner time... These same people will never see a live wolf in their entire life.
Most people’s understanding of how big a wolf actually is doesn’t even come close to reality. They’re usually imagining a large dog. I’m saying this with confidence cause that’s what I thought too till I’ve seen pictures of actual wolfs.
Beautiful dogs!
Such big shoulders.. would need a strong person to walk a large male, for sure
It's Persian mastiff...when this breed existed, those central Asia was part of Persia .... ppl called it wrong
Absolutely stunning dog, wish i could meet you one day. :)
Good lads these lot who own the dogs . Very sensible owners
Ive had cao for over 10yrs best breed ever
Ive got a male boerbull and male alibai dane mix, he is a monster and sooo much more independent & calmer than the boerbull. Amazing temperament and the power is crazy.
They seem so calm
he the best
0:14 off course he can 💪❤️
One of my favorite breeds. When you talk about any breed against a wolf, the wolf will win. I know a lot of people don't want to hear that, but in my experience, that's the case. Perhaps you have an older or sickly wolf, then yes, this breed could win.
Wow that's amazing 😍🤩
Love From Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵