Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Mountain West Dog Fanciers
A Guide to all things "DOG" in the Western Mountain States
           
Basic Description: The CASD's are said to be the oldest known group of dogs in existence today.
Dating back over 5,000 years as per Artifacts found in native lands.
Unlike most breeds today they are not man made or created by any specific reason or country. They were created by the climate and culture of a uncivilized time long
forgot. You will find different breed types depending on the terrain from the mountains of Mongolia to the deserts of the Kara Kum.
Their history is merged with the civilization of man & their timeline can be found by tracing the history of the ancient silk route. To understand their past history you must
understand a time when surviving one day against extreme climates, predators now extinct &d invading tribes was a goal not easily done.   
Today you will find Nomadic tribes using this pedigree groups of dogs to guard what they hold sacred, their family and their ancient form of transportation, be it Camel or
horses. Wrongly classified as traditional Livestock guardians, they are territorial guardians bred to guard people & their possessions. They seek out human attention, thus
bonding with their humans 1st & the flock 2nd.  They guard what ever is place in their perceived territory.
Superb pack oriented predator control dog, A Cat in Dogs clothing. X-large not Giant but agile, problem solving smart, attentive & affectionate naturally protective of all they
call their own. A kindred spirit from a time long forgot.
           
Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
           
American Kennel Club Link
www.akc.org/breeds/central_asian_shepherd_dog/index.cfm
 
 
United Kennel Club Link
www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/LrnBreedInfo  
 
 
Canadian Kennel Club Link
 
 
 
Parent Club Link(s)
www.cassa.homestead.com/     
 
 
National Rescue Group Link(s)
www.ovcharkarescue.org    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona Club Link(s)
 
Arizona Rescue
 
Colorado Club Link(s)
 
Colorado Rescue
 
Idaho Club Link(s)
 
Idaho Rescue
 
Montana Club Link(s)
 
Montana Rescue
 
Nevada Club Link(s)
 
Nevada Rescue
 
New Mexico Club Link(s)
 
New Mexico Rescue
 
Utah Club Link(s)
 
Utah Rescue
 
Wyoming Club Link(s)
 
Wyoming Rescue
 
Local Club contacts below if listed here
 
 
 
           
Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
           
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