at a time, what is a reason for different Kennel Clubs to classify Central Asians under different dog breed groups. RKF, a FCI-recognized Russian Kennel Club, classifies Central Asians as a working dog breed, reflecting tremendous results in obedience, protection and military-related training. Modern breeding requirements by the leading kennel club in Russia include mandatory temperament tests and training titles, besides show ratings. The UKC fits them together with other Flock Guardians of similar breeds, matching breeds’ natural sheep-guarding abilities, proven by breeders and farmers in the U.S.. The FCI classifies them as Molossoid dogs, sometimes described in different languages as Molossus- or Molosser-type dogs, likewise, reflecting the match by confirmation and common ancestry between the CAO and related breeds. Ban The dog is banned in Denmark. Gallery See also Afghan Shepherd Dog Armenian Gampr Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Georgian Shepherd Dog List of dog breeds Pshdar Dog Sarabi Mastiff References External links Pictures and video Protection work in Moscow, Russia. Aboriginal Tajik Shepherd Dogs Central Asians in their natural environment in country of origin Alabay köpeksevenler The Central Asian Club Of America Dog breeds originating in Asia Dog breeds originating in the Soviet Union FCI breeds Livestock guardian dogs