Comparison: Atlas Mountain Dog (Aidi) and Central Asia Shepherd Dog

Atlas Mountain Dog (Aidi) and Central Asia Shepherd Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Atlas Mountain Dog (Aidi)	Central Asia Shepherd Dog
FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Morocco	Russia
Category	Large	–
Height at withers	52–62 cm	–
Recognition features	Sturdy, enduring, sinewy dog with a thick bushy coat Mane on the neck, breeches and a well-furnished tail Lively, direct expression; very variable colour (fawn to deep red, brindled, others)	Large, powerful dog of harmonious build, reaching full maturity around 3 years Coat short (3–5 cm) or longer (7–10 cm) with mane and feathering behind the ears Deep bark, fearless and balanced
Coat	Thick, rather harsh, half-long coat (about 6 cm), short and finer on face and ears; mane on neck and throat, especially in males; breeches and tail with very long hair; colour very variable.	Abundant, straight, coarse coat with well-developed undercoat; short and dense on the head and front of the limbs; two lengths: shorter (3–5 cm) or longer (7–10 cm) with a mane.
Purpose	A Moroccan mountain dog, guardian of flocks and tents of the semi-nomadic herders of the Atlas.	A very ancient livestock guardian from the region between the Caspian Sea and China; guardian of flocks and property.

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