Central Asian Shepherd Dog Names

Not being a popular breed in the United States, it is rare to see a Central Asian Shepherd competing at dog sport events such as conformation shows and rally obedience trials. That is why people sit up and take notice when Bauer, or UKC, URO 1 Champion Bossar Bauer Chorasan, steps into the ring. Bauer also holds an AKC rally novice title. Bauer is owned by Bob and Sue Lindquist of Empire State Central Asian Shepherds. Bob and Sue had been admirers of a European dog named Danish Medzal Ala and they were determined to find a male Central Asian Shepherd with Danish’s qualities. Then they stumbled onto two Central Asian Shepherd bloodlines in Europe, Turkmen Alabai and Ortodoks Konvent. These bloodlines are considered the best within Europe. Their female Central Asian Shepherd, Ziva, has Turkmen Alabai bloodlines so they began researching the Ortodoks Konvent lines. Luck was with Bob and Sue when they contacted Juraj and Nisinka, friends in Russia that also bred Central Asian Shepherds. Juraj and Nisinka have a female that has the Ortodoks Konvent bloodlines and they had just bred her to Danish Medzal Ala. Bob and Sue were able to pick a male from this litter. Thus, Bauer made the long trip to Bob and Sue when he was a pup and they were excited to see how he would mature. Bauer has been undergoing much health testing and preliminary tests show that Bauer could be a carrier for Cystinuria. Cystinuria is a lethal disease that is an inherited recessive disorder that will affect the dog’s ability to filter cystine out of the urine. Further testing is planned to determine if Bauer is indeed a carrier of this disorder. If he is a carrier, Bob and Sue will not breed him.

Empire State Central Asian Shepherds is a family owned kennel that has fully embraced the Central Asian Shepherd and is diligently working to inform and educate the general public on this rare breed. They do not simply breed Central Asian Shepherds; they ensure they are producing puppies that are healthy and free of genetic disorders. Bob and Sue spend a good amount of time researching bloodlines, training their Central Asian Shepherds, and performing health testing on all their dogs. Bob and Sue do not sell their Central Asian Shepherds to just anyone wanting one, each potential family must undergo vigorous questioning and have a willingness to learn more about this unique breed. Bob and Sue’s love for dogs started over 50 years ago with the German Shepherd Dog; one, in particular, named Bear. Bear is forever etched in their hearts because of his bravery and willingness to put himself between danger and their two young sons. At just 7 months old, Bear took down a vicious dog in their neighborhood that was threatening their young sons, saving the boys from being attacked by this dog. It was several years later when Sue discovered the Central Asian Shepherds and a new love story began. Bob was soon smitten as well and the rest, as they say, is history.