In Turkmenistan, on the last Sunday of October, the national holiday of the Turkmen alabai is celebrated. On the eve of this significant day, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to his compatriots and dog breeders.

“I cordially congratulate you on the solemnly celebrated in the year “Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar”, the Holiday of the Turkmen Alabai - the national treasure of our people! I wish you new great successes in the noble work of raising and educating Turkmen Alabais, their popularization in the world, as well as the consistent development of the art of dog breeding!” - the Address says.

The Turkmen Alabai is one of the oldest breeds, the heritage of the people and its national heritage, which has its origins in the depths of centuries. Thanks to devotion to the owner, courage and bravery, the world fame of this breed increases.

As the President noted, Turkmen dog breeders are doing a lot of work to preserve the purity of the breed, to increase the number of these dogs, and to popularize their world fame:

“Our state will continue to pay special attention to the development of dog breeding, mutually beneficial cooperation and exchange of experience with other states, establishing a fruitful international partnership, improving the working and living conditions of the country’s dog breeders”, - the head of state emphasized.

In conclusion, the President once again cordially congratulated his compatriots on the holiday, wishing them good health, longevity, family well-being and great success in the development and improvement of the Turkmen art of dog breeding, reports the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.