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The Sage Koochee, also known as the Central Asian Shepherd Dog or the Sage Coochi, is most often found in its native land of Afghanistan. Unlike most other dog breeds, there are no breed standards for this dog. This is because it is very hard for kennel clubs to distinguish whether a dog is a true Sage Koochee. Since these dogs lived with nomadic Afghani tribes, they interbred with other dog types, making it nearly impossible to find a pure bred Sage Koochee dog. Although they may not be used for dog shows, they are still a loyal dog breed that has a true purpose among the nomadic people of the Dari.
Since nomadic tribes spend most of their time moving from one place to another, they needed someone, or an animal, to help protect them and their possessions and livestock. The Sage Koochee fulfilled this function for these tribes, and whether it was wolves attacking the sheep, or thieves trying to steal their possessions, the Sage Koochee protected them. It has therefore demonstrated its worth as an effective guard dog breed.
Sage Koockees are very large dogs, typically reaching an average height of between 69 and 89 centimetres. Their weight ranges between 38 and 80 kilograms. Female Sage Koochees are significantly smaller than males of the same breed but despite this, they have proved equally good at guarding the nomadic Dari tribes.
