As pets often people prefer dogs. Someone chooses a small indoor doggie, but someone likes big massive animals. Recently, the popularity of Alabayev is gaining momentum.
This is a rather large dog, which should be started only by those who have a private house with a large plot.
You need to be well acquainted with the history, character and characteristics of this breed. Be sure to take into account the weight and size of the dog, to know how and to what period the puppy grows. In this article we will talk about such characteristics and characteristics of alabai, as size and weight, because they are the key factors in organizing the place of residence of the dog and creating comfortable conditions.
Breed characteristic
The Alabai breed belongs to the Central Asian Shepherd Dogs and is considered one of the most ancient. It appeared about 3000 years ago and reached our times in its original form.
As with any other dog breed, there are certain standards for this. Alabai is characterized by:
- wide croup;
- wide and powerful breasts;
- long head extended;
- large suspension, which serves as protection for the neck.
The character of the dog is dominated by such qualities as cleanliness, accuracy, courage, prudence, pride, poise, calm. Alabai respects, loves and listens exclusively to his master, who, in turn, must treat him with respect, on an equal footing.
Height and weight table
Height and weight alabay are considered quite large. Let's look at the table.
| Age | Height at withers | Weight, kg | Mouth size | |||
Male dog | Male dog | Bitch | Male dog | Bitch | Male dog | Bitch |
1 | 24-26 | 23-25 | 4,5-5 | 3,5-4 | 8,5-9,5 | 8-9 |
3 | 45-49 | 43-46 | 15-20 | 14-16 | 12,5-13,5 | 11,5-12,5 |
6 | 63-68 | 59-63 | 33-42 | 28-34 | 14-15,5 | 13-14 |
12 | 69-78 | 65-72 | 42-65 | 35-54 | 15,5-16,5 | 14-15 |
The dog grows up very quickly. Let's take a closer look at how the height and weight of a puppy changes alaby with its age. From the table it is clear that the Alabai boy significantly exceeds the height and weight of the girl.
Birth and first month of life
At birth, the puppy weighs 0.35-0.55 kg.
- When the puppy is one month old It can weigh from 3 to 5 kilograms. With regard to growth, then his figure at the withers can reach 30 centimeters. At this age, his body is already stretched out, and his paws remain short.
- 2 months. When alabai is two months old, he begins to grow rapidly. The skeleton begins to form, bones strengthen. The maximum weight of a puppy at this age is 10 kilograms, but the height increases by only 5 centimeters.
- 3 months. Already by three months the puppy grows up well. It reaches 20 kilograms, and in height - 45 centimeters. Of course, these indicators may be lower, because everything depends on proper nutrition and care.
- 4 months. By this period, alabai rapidly changes in appearance. Its weight can be 25-30 kilograms, and height in withers 50-55 centimeters. There is a complete formation of the skeleton, and the body is lengthened.
- 5 months. When a puppy is 5 months old, its weight and height stops somewhat. The maximum weight indicator is 37 kilograms, height is 58 centimeters.
- 6 months. Half-year Alabai already becomes like an adult dog. A dog's weight at 6 months may already be 50 kilograms, height - 80 centimeters.
- 9-12 months. During this period, muscle mass is formed. Outwardly, this is already a full-fledged adult dog, the average weight of which can be 70 kilograms and a height of 80 centimeters.
Conclusion
Alabai differs from other breeds in its quite rapid growth and maturation. It can be said that it is growing by leaps and bounds.After 9 months after birth, the puppy turns into a full-fledged dog. At the age of the year during puberty, certain changes can also be observed. But remember these are only average indicatorswhich, of course, are considered the norm, and which need to be guided, if you have alabai. If a dog is kept in good conditions, he eats properly and leads an active lifestyle, his performance should correspond to the above.
We grow a healthy pet
In order for the puppy to grow up healthy and strong, and its parameters meet the standard, you need to adhere to the recommendations of dog trainers.
- Feed your puppy good food. It may be dry, but it is desirable to soak it before use in warm water, but it may be natural food. Before deciding how and what to feed alabay, it is better to consult with a veterinarian.
- It is important that the food that the puppy will eat It was saturated with vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
- Be sure to examine the dog at the doctor, make all vaccinations.
Remember, exercise is very important for alabay, so you need to walk with him and arrange enough space for him.
About the features of the breed Alabai dog in the next video.
