he Central Asian Ovtcharka (known by its Russian name as "среднеазиатская овчарка") is recognized by FCI, the #1 European Kennel Club, as a breed of Russian origin. [1]. Most breed representatives reside in Russia, and local Kennel Club officials refer to Central Asians as one of the most popular dog breeds in the country, often rating it as the #1 breed (Wikipedia)