“Can any dog kill a wolf?”

Alabai is one of the strongest and most resilient dog breeds in the world.

These dogs are distinguished by their courage, bravery and viciousness towards the enemy, which makes them very dangerous in battle.

It is not surprising that many Alabai owners are interested in the question: can their pet, if necessary, defeat another large dog or even a wolf?

It would be difficult to give a definite answer to this question.

After all, in addition to height and weight, strength, courage and viciousness in such confrontations, other factors are of considerable importance.

Physical capabilities

Alabais are considered one of the oldest breeds, which for 4000 years was bred almost under conditions of natural selection and a rather harsh climate..

Even in ancient times, they were used not only to protect homes, accompany owners and, sometimes, hunt, but also to protect livestock from wild predators.

The height of these dogs, even today, exceeds 70 cm at the withers, and there are also very tall Alabais, whose dimensions can be even 1 meter at the withers, and their weight can reach 80-90 kg. By the way, today the champion in height and weight among Alabais is a dog named Bulldozer.

They have a thick, but at the same time elastic, resistant to mechanical damage skin, which can serve as good protection from the fangs of other dogs or even from wild predators.

Despite the fact that currently Alabai are more often used for guard duty than for herding and protecting livestock, these dogs still retain the qualities of real wolfhounds, such as anger towards the animal, courage and cold prudence during a duel with a predator .

At the same time, even though Alabai may outwardly look overly massive, clumsy and calm to the point of indifference, these dogs are actually distinguished by their mobility and dexterity.

They know how to evade the enemy’s teeth in battle, and then, after waiting for the right moment, pounce on him with lightning speed . And the strength and massive physique easily allows the Alabai to knock down another animal from a running start, simply by pushing it with its chest or side.

Dogs that can compete with a wolf

It is incorrect to say “is a dog stronger than a wolf”. Firstly, there are different wolves (Mackensian, red, etc.), and also, there are different breeds of dogs. In general, medium and small representatives should be weeded out immediately, since they, most likely, will not even be able to seriously injure the wolf.

Therefore, only fighting dogs and wolfhounds remain. Wolfhounds have long been used to protect flocks of sheep and other domestic animals. There are many legends about them, which seem to be reality, given the massive body and large jaws of representatives of this type. In most cases, when a wolf attacked a herd, they died. But there is one huge nuance. In general, most often, several wolfhounds are used to guard the herd at once. This makes the fight between the dogs and the wolf unequal.

Fighting dogs are real warriors who are seasoned by battles in the arena. Their sensitivity is dulled, they are not afraid of a fight.

And in history there are indeed several practical cases where they met in battle in the battle arena with wild wolves. Now let's look at the top 6 dogs that can still kill a wolf.

American Bulldog

Let's not say that this is the strongest dog in the world. But the American Bulldog has one peculiarity. He has a very good grip. If we compare the grip of a wolf and a dog, then the “wild” one clearly loses in this indicator. The average weight of a bulldog is 40 kg. Naturally, if he meets an alpha male, the outcome for the pet will be disastrous. But, in an equal weight category, this breed can compete well with any type of wolf.

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Representatives of this breed are very loved in Russia. On average, the weight of an adult is 40-80 kg. Height - 60-75 cm. This is a massive breed that can really defeat a wolf. The Caucasian Shepherd is very aggressive towards strangers and is capable of fighting back. It is worth noting that this breed is not shy. In a battle with a wolf, he is unlikely to be able to overwhelm her. However, the “wild” one will have a greater percentage of victory due to its tooth structure. Wolves have more penetrating and sharp teeth that can deliver deadly bites. The Caucasian Shepherd, like other dogs, does not have such teeth.

Irish Wolfhound

These are huge dogs that can give a wolf a hard time. Despite the fact that the pet has a very calm and friendly character, in a fight with a wolf they will not show fear and will resolutely accept the fight. Since ancient times, they have been used to protect herds of sheep and other living creatures. Now they are pets. Naturally, a domestic Irishman is unlikely to be able to withstand a wolf, but if it is a well-trained pet, then it is likely that he will be able to win.

Buryat-Mongolian wolfhound

This breed has long been used to guard herds. Nowadays they are used as guard dogs, bodyguards and detection dogs. The average weight of a pet is 50-70 kg. Since ancient times, this breed has been used for hunting wolves, wild boars, and smaller animals. Overall, they can really cause a lot of problems for a wild wolf.

Tibetan mastiff

Perhaps these representatives can provide the greatest competition to the wolf. This is an ancient breed that long ago served in Tibetan monasteries as a guard. The average weight of a pet is 60-80 kg. The breed has a very soft character; it never resists the orders of its owner. But, in the event of a fight, she will be ready to fight to the last.

Central Asian Shepherd Dog (Alabai)

This dog seems clumsy and clumsy. But with a weight of 80 kg, it really is a killing machine. The breed has a soft and calm character, but when in danger they simply “explode”. During exhibition battles, it was revealed that Alabais are active only in the first minutes of the battle. Afterwards, they simply try to leave, because they either get tired or lose interest in the process.

All the breeds described above are dogs that can defeat a wolf, and not those that are 100% likely to win. To a greater extent, we can say with confidence that the battle of any of them will end in defeat. Still, the wolf is a predator, it has sharper teeth and lacks fear.

Who is stronger - Alabai or a wolf?

It is not for nothing that wolves are considered one of the most dangerous predators. They rarely wander alone, but more often stay in a flock.

Gray predators know how to find weak points in their potential victims, and their bites are characterized by the fact that wolves do not squeeze the victim with their jaws, as dogs do, but, as it were, cut it with their teeth.

Even a single bite from a wolf can be fatal. If the victim is lucky and escapes with even a relatively minor injury, then the wolves will pursue her until she becomes weak from blood loss and falls.

What will happen if an Alabai fights a wolf one on one? Here, a lot depends on where and in what conditions both animals grew up.

Alabay of the exhibition lines will most likely turn out to be a useless fighter . But even a wolf raised in captivity will not be able to adequately resist a dog, whose size and weight will be at least comparable to its own dimensions.

IMPORTANT!

What species the wolf belongs to is also of great importance for the outcome of the fight: after all, these animals, depending on the variety, can vary greatly in size, strength and viciousness.

For example, an Arabian wolf, weighing about 10 kg, will certainly be defeated by an Alabai even if the dog was not raised and trained for work.

But it will be difficult to resist a tundra or polar wolf even for the alabai, which was raised from childhood to protect livestock from predators.

Indeed, in addition to their enormous size, representatives of these species of wolves have an incredibly powerful grip: the strength of their jaws can reach up to 450 kg/sq. cm. And even not every Alabai can cope with a gray wolf common to the middle zone.

In addition, as already mentioned, wolves stay in a pack, and no one, even the strongest and most trained dog, can defeat several wild predators at once.

That is why in Central Asia, where the Alabai were originally bred, even taking into account the enormous physical strength and growth of these dogs, they were kept with flocks of livestock in packs consisting of, at most, 3-5 animals.

Pitbull

The pit bull is considered a first-class fighter and has no equal in this among other dogs of the same size . He has strong jaws and a death grip, in addition, the pit bull has no self-preservation instinct and a very low pain threshold.

It would seem that these qualities should help him in battle against larger dogs, including the Alabai. But is this really so?

As with wolves, much depends on the background of both dogs involved in the fight . An exhibition alabai, which has not been trained to resist other predators in fights, will, at best, reduce the score in such a fight to a draw.

It’s another matter if a pit bull and an Alabai of working lines, specially trained to fight wolves, come together. A dog who knows how to deal with gray predators can easily defeat a dog that weighs half as much as him.

Yes, the pit bull is more agile and nimble, but at the same time it, using the same tactics when attacking - pounce on the enemy and grab onto him with a death grip, in most cases will be defeated by the alabai.

Even if a pit bull is able to hang on the Alabai’s neck on the first try, he will only be able to grab hold of the folds of skin and the longer he clings to them, the less chance the Alabai will give him of winning.

After all, while the pit bull is just hanging out, clinging to his skin, the alabai will be able to seriously injure him.

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Alabais and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs were bred in similar conditions and were initially used for the same work - herding and guarding sheep .

And it is not surprising that these dogs are distinguished by almost equally large sizes and similar body structure.

However, these breeds also have significant differences.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs can be slower and heavier, while Alabais are more agile and possibly lighter in build.

The advantage of the Caucasian Shepherd is its long hair, which can also serve as additional protection from the teeth and claws of the enemy.

NOTE!

The Caucasian Shepherd and Alabai are equally bold, fearless and decisive during an attack.

However, it is also necessary to take into account that the Alabai is more inclined to act independently during a fight, while the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, to one degree or another, relies on the support or approval of the owner.

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is considered a very strong dog; it is not for nothing that one of its original purposes was to transport goods.
In addition, it has strong and strong jaws. However, Rottweilers were not bred specifically to fight wild predators and they have no malice towards other animals . Rottweiler aggression is primarily directed at people, not dogs.

However, he can be taught to fight with his own kind. But you need to take into account that while most Alabais are large and very powerful dogs, then Rottweilers can be of different sizes.

A large Rottweiler, albeit theoretically, will be able to fight on equal terms with an Alabai, but its smaller relative simply physically cannot resist the power of a real wolfhound.

German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is also a fairly large dog, but compared to the massive and tall Alabai, it clearly loses in size.
However, the “Germans” are more mobile and capable of a faster attack. Thanks to their ability to make decisions at lightning speed, German Shepherds have another important advantage over Alabais: they do not need time for long “reasonings” .

However, in a battle with a “German”, an alabai can easily knock an opponent down by simply pushing him with a running start.

If a German Shepherd and an Alabai of non-working lines meet in a duel, they may have almost equal chances of winning.

But at the same time, the “German,” even if trained, will certainly lose to the Alabai, bred for battles with predators.

After all, German Shepherds were originally bred not for fights with other dogs or wolves, but as a universal breed, the main purpose of which was to protect homes and livestock, and not so much from predators as from robbers and robbers.

Tibetan mastiff

The Tibetan mastiff is considered a distant relative and possibly one of the ancestors of the Alabai .
These dogs are distinguished by their large stature and strength. At home, in Tibet and in neighboring countries where cattle breeding is developed, they are used to protect sheep from predators. But Tibetan mastiffs are not wolfhounds . Their purpose is to warn the shepherd about the appearance of predators, but not to enter into confrontation with them. But Tibetan mastiffs do an excellent job with other work, such as herding livestock or guarding homes.

Tibetan mastiffs are not characterized by viciousness and aggressiveness towards both people and other dogs.

The Mastiff, if given a choice, will try to avoid an open confrontation with the Alabai . At the same time, you don’t need to think that he does this out of cowardice: simply, these dogs do not like to enter into conflicts with their relatives.

They will avoid a fight until the last moment, unless they are cut off from the possibility of a tactical retreat.

If this happens, the outcome of the fight between the Alabai and the Tibetan Mastiff will be difficult to predict, since representatives of these two breeds are similar in size and physical strength.

Doberman

Most Dobermans, if they are properly raised and socialized, do not show increased aggressiveness towards other dogs, but they can stand up for themselves in the event of an attack.

The main advantages of these dogs are intelligence, intelligence, speed and agility . The Doberman is agile enough to dodge the attack of a more massive enemy, such as, for example, the Alabai.

At the same time, the Doberman can circle around its opponent for a long time, choosing the right moment, and then, unexpectedly biting him, move away again.

However, unlike equally agile and agile pit bulls, Dobermans do not tend to fight to the last drop of blood . These dogs are excellent at assessing their strength and have an inherent instinct of self-preservation.

Like other large dogs, but not originally intended for fighting predators, the Doberman will not stand a chance against the working line Alabai.

If a Doberman and a show Alabay come together in a duel, in this case the outcome of the confrontation will be unpredictable.

What breeds of dogs are stronger than a wolf? Is there a breed stronger than a bear?

We are accustomed to the fact that wild animals are much stronger than our domesticated pets. But we underestimate our pets too much! After all, selection is real biological magic outside of Hogwarts, thanks to it it is possible to create anyone. Therefore, in the dark ages, when the hairless primate was still dependent on the whims of nature and its inhabitants, man bred dogs that could resist their wild counterparts, wolves.

Apparently there was a mistake with this dog.

One such breed is the Irish Wolfhound . If you've ever played Skyrim, you're probably already familiar with this charm. Representatives of this breed are one of the largest dogs in the world , their height at the withers is at least 79 centimeters . They are hardy and strong - ideal hounds. take down a wild boar and a wolf alone .

No wonder, they themselves look like wolves!

But there are those with whom you are not afraid to go even against a bear! The Karelian Bear Dog , although not large in size, is distinguished by its greyhound disposition and agility. Outwardly, this cute dog resembles a husky, and its closest relative is actually a Spitz. But since ancient times, people in Finland went with her to hunt big game: moose, deer and even bears ! Her main weapon is hatred of her prey . With her rage she terrifies even the club-footed! Of course, there is no dog stronger than a bear, but this breed is distinguished by fearlessness and persistence in relation to large prey, which is why it can crush the animal psychologically.

Despite her fierce disposition towards her prey, she treats people extremely good-naturedly. Therefore, it cannot be taken as a guard dog.

If the previous breed was bred to hunt bears, the Taigan or Kyrgyz hound was created to protect people from wolves. Unlike other dogs, she knows how to track down the gray one who likes to bite the barrel and, moreover , does not allow the wild predator to escape until the owner arrives.

A typical situation on the road is when someone cuts someone off.

But domestic dog breeders also have reason to be proud. The Russian greyhound , despite its thin physique, is also capable of taking down a wolf, but not with force, but with intelligence . Its main trump card is endurance , and the greyhound knows this very well. Developing speeds of up to 90 km/h, the dog chases the victim until it starves it out. Then even the most seasoned wild predator is capable of making a fatal mistake.

Come on, bro, can't you see, I'm really throwing my paws back

Yes, all of these breeds are designed to scare away or corral wild animals. And in the past they served as excellent guards and breadwinners. But if previously dogs killed out of the need to protect or feed the owner, now they chase wild animals in order to simply entertain their owners. Why mutilate pets and kill animals these days is a question that we leave open for you. Write your opinions in the comments.

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