The American Alsatian (English pronunciation: /ælˈseɪʃən/), formerly known as the Alsatian Shepalute, is a large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originating in the United States of America. It was developed from purebred
Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, English Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees lines, through selective breeding. The breed was developed as a large companion dog, making it the only large breed of dog originally bred for this purpose. Although the American Alsatian can be trained to work and some have been successful as wilderness search and rescue dogs, this breed does not possess a strong desire for the physical demands of most working dog endeavors. The American Alsatian is most suited for the gentle work of therapy dogs or Reading Assistance Education Dogs (READ).thumb|link=thumb|link=thumb|link=
Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, English Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees lines, through selective breeding. The breed was developed as a large companion dog, making it the only large breed of dog originally bred for this purpose. Although the American Alsatian can be trained to work and some have been successful as wilderness search and rescue dogs, this breed does not possess a strong desire for the physical demands of most working dog endeavors. The American Alsatian is most suited for the gentle work of therapy dogs or Reading Assistance Education Dogs (READ).thumb|link=thumb|link=The Plott is from USA
Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, English Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees lines, through selective breeding. The breed was developed as a large companion dog, making it the only large breed of dog originally bred for this purpose. Although the American Alsatian can be trained to work and some have been successful as wilderness search and rescue dogs, this breed does not possess a strong desire for the physical demands of most working dog endeavors. The American Alsatian is most suited for the gentle work of therapy dogs or Reading Assistance Education Dogs (READ).thumb|link= The American A lsatian is from The New America
Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, English Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees lines, through selective breeding. The breed was developed as a large companion dog, making it the only large breed of dog originally bred for this purpose. Although the American Alsatian can be trained to work and some have been successful as wilderness search and rescue dogs, this breed does not possess a strong desire for the physical demands of most working dog endeavors. The American Alsatian is most suited for the gentle work of therapy dogs or Reading Assistance Education Dogs (READ).
Males Alsatians weighs 40 to 54 kg, females are smaller, with 38-48 kg. Their height is from 66 to 81 cm in males and 63 to 71 cm in females, they are one of the largest and intimidating dogs in the world.