The name of the animal, especially thoroughbred, should be sonorous, beautiful, make sense and like the pet itself. This is known to each of those who are going to get an animal.
However, in addition to beauty and sonority, the name of the dog must meet a number of other requirements, especially for alabai. After all, this is a serious animal, requiring great responsibility from its owner. And to help a person to raise and raise such a dog, a correctly chosen name for an Alabai girl can.
What to consider?
When choosing a name for an animal, you must first consider its breed. The breed of the dog imposes certain restrictions on its nickname. It is not only about the meaning of the name, but also about its sound.
The name for the Alabai female should be short and easy to pronounce. This dog is large enough, and situations may arise in which you need to suspect it so that it comes right there, without delay. For example, in the yard, in the park, on the street. Many believe that animals like Alabai should not be let off the leash on the sidewalks or in parks. This is fundamentally the wrong point of view that any OKD instructor will refute (general training course).
The animal will not be able to learn to obey man and be adapted to urban life if it is constantly on a leash. Teams such as “nearby,” “fu,” and others, are unlearned at the sites, but are fixed during walks without a leash and in the present environmental conditions.
Accordingly, while the owner says something like "Veronica", "Lizaveta" and so on, the dog will have time to complete the action that needs to be interrupted. Appeal at once by a team, without using a name, will not attract its attention in full, especially when it comes to a young animal or teenager.
In addition, the name for the Alabai girl should reflect the characteristic features of the animal breed, habits and personality of the dog.
What is this breed?
Alabai is not at all something “new-fangled” or which is the result of the work of crossing different dogs, such as, for example, Dobermans. Alabai - ancient, completely original animals. In the USSR, they were known under the name "Central Asian Shepherd Dog."
In the world, these animals are known under the short name-acronym SAO and, of course, under their original name - Alabay. According to the classification division adopted by the ICF, the Alabai belong to the Molossians, to the “mountain dogs” subsection, and belong to the same group as the Swiss cattle and schnauzers.
About the history of the breed
An Alabai dog, whether it’s a girl or a boy, carries in his veins the blood of the oldest dogs of Asia - shepherd dogs, accompanying nomads, fighting men, who were used in the army of Mesopotamia, entertaining to know with their fights.
The breed was formed by natural selection for several millennia, at least four. Alabai are closely related to the Tibetan mastiff, a breed that has become extremely popular in recent years.
In the veins of these dogs there is no blood introduced artificially. Neither DOSAAF specialists nor any other dog breeders have ever tried to improve, change the exterior or habits of the Alabaevs. The only thing that manifested human participation in relation to the appearance of animals of this breed is the stopping of ears and tail.
About the breed name
The very word "Alabay" is Turkmen. In Turkmenistan, these dogs, just like the Akhal-Teke horses, are officially the national state property. The name of the breed consists of two words present in all Turkic languages and dialects - “ala” and “buy”. The first means “motley,” and the second means “rich.” This should be taken into account when choosing a name for the Alabai girl with a transcript of his meaning.
This breed is widespread not only in Turkmenistan, but throughout Asia. Of course, in every country there is its own original name for these ancient dogs. For example, on the territory of Uzbekistan they are called “buribasar”, which literally translated into Russian means “wolves crusher”. This name was formed due to the peculiarity of the battle with predators inherent in the Alabai. The dog does not try to cling to the predator attacking the cattle, it literally crushes it with its own weight.
In Kazakhstan, this breed is called "Tobet." In the southern regions of the country it is pronounced "tebet". The name is formed by the merger of two words - “tobe” and “um”. The first means “hill, peak, small mountain, hill,” the meaning of the second is simple - “dog”. That is, the meaning of the name of the breed is very poetic - “dog on top”. This can also be useful to those who are considering what to call a girl Alabai. Names may well reflect the historical names of the breed, or rather, their meaning.
About character
In the Soviet Union in the 30s there was a whole program aimed at using the Alabaev to carry out guard, security, guard and other services. However, this idea was abandoned, and German shepherd dogs began to bear state duties. Alabai retired due to the complexity of the character, difficulties in training and other nuances.
Quite often there is an opinion about the complexity of the nature of the Central Asian shepherd dogs among modern dog breeders. However, this is not entirely true. Alabaevs have no difficulty in character; their masters have it. And this complexity lies in the stereotype of the idea of the dog as a whole, its role in human life and behavior.
If in the idea of an animal a person sees a robot that automatically performs all the whims and commands of the owner, then starting an alabai is not worth it. These animals have their own opinion, intelligence and in any situation they make their own decisions. This does not mean that the animal is not amenable to training. Learning Central Asian shepherd dogs willingly, with enthusiasm and with pleasure, but only if they are interested in the process.
How independent are they?
These dogs are completely independent and self-sufficient. Therefore, it is extremely important to educate the young Alabai, adapt it to the real conditions of life of the owner. These efforts will pay off handsomely.
For example, a small child who has just learned to walk can be left in the company of the Central Asian Shepherd and quietly go to the store. Nothing terrible will happen to the baby, he will not even be able to ever fall or pick something up from the ground and drag it into his mouth. This is due to the shepherd instincts of the Alabaev.
This dog loves to be needed, it must have an activity. Alabai can either walk with the child or watch the house, or watch movies in the evenings on the couch next to the owner. Central Asian Shepherd Dogs adapt very easily to living conditions. But if a person does not find an occupation for his dog, the Alabai will find it on his own.
The psyche of animals, in the origin and formation of which people did not participate, is extremely stable and stable. This dog is much better than its owner can evaluate the situation in life and the need for action.
For example, tipsy people in a summer park can say alabai “fas” millions of times - the dog will not budge. Or, for no reason, this dog may begin to show aggression towards a lonely walking elderly woman, from whom there seems to be nothing wrong to expect. However, the old woman may well have poison in her pocket, because the headhunters in the cities for the most part are not teenagers.
When choosing a name for the Alabai girl, it is worth considering the independence of the dog and its high intelligence. Of course, you need to take into account the coat color of the future pet and its origin. A puppy of a working dog will be more mobile and active than one whose parents are stars of exhibition rings.
What to call a girl?
The name for the Alabai girl does not have to be Central Asian. Slavic, European and even American nicknames are suitable for these animals.
Quite often situations arise when the future owner does not know what color will prevail in the puppy's color. In this situation, you do not need to abandon the preliminary selection of variants of names. You just need to pay attention to neutral nicknames that are equally suitable for both “brunettes” and “blondes”.
Good options for a name with a meaning for the Central Asian Shepherd Dog are:
- Leda is the wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus and the beloved of Zeus, the mother of Elena;
- Summer is the goddess Summer, mother of Apollo, a symbol of maternal love and care;
- Lada - Slavic goddess, patroness of spring and agricultural occupations;
- Yara - a derivative name from "Yarilo", the Slavic analogue of Osiris;
- Fina is short for Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.
Each of these names has a meaning appropriate to the breed and, most importantly, is easy to pronounce. It is also easily perceived by dogs.
What to call a black girl?
The black alabai looks not just impressive, this dog invariably impresses people. Of course, the nickname of such an animal needs to be found appropriate, bright and catchy, but at the same time full of dignity and grandeur.
The following names are suitable for such a dog:
- Kali - in Hinduism at the same time a symbol of motherhood, freedom and destruction;
- Shakta - a derivative of Shakti, the Hindu symbol of total darkness;
- Indra is one of the places where Buddhist gods dwell;
- Thera - abbreviated from the word "panther", emphasizes strength and become, independence and beauty;
- Killa - from the English killer, that is, "killer".
A black alabai is a dog that cannot wear simple, familiar cronies. For example, such an option as Chernushka does not at all suit the appearance of this dog, although it may well characterize a monthly puppy. For this reason, you should not give in to the first emotion and call Alaba sweet and affectionate words, because a funny lump, rolling on plump legs on the carpet, will grow into a huge formidable dog weighing more than 70 kilograms.
What is white?
Alabai white, unlike black, does not make such a strong impression. When looking at this dog, there is no desire to freeze and then look after her. But this does not mean at all that the choice of a name for the “blonde” may be neglected.
Good options for such a dog are the following nicknames:
- Bela - from the Italian bella, the meaning of the word is not only “beautiful”, in Latin it is also “war”;
- Mina - in addition to ammunition, it is also a European name, meaning a combination of contradictions;
- Hera is the wife of Zeus, the supreme Greek goddess;
- Yuna - short for "Juno", the supreme goddess of Rome, wife of Jupiter;
- Kira - from the Icelandic valkyrja - “choosing the dead” and seeing off, according to Scandinavian myths, worthy of the halls of Odin.
Alabai white looks less menacing than black. Accordingly, the name of such a girl should be chosen softer, but no less bright than for a black dog.