Other Names
Caucasian Shepherd
Caucasian Sheepdog
Caucasian Mountain Dog
Caucasian Ovtcharka
Kavkaskaia Ovtcharka |
Origin
Russia-Caucasian Republic, Middle Ages |
Use
Livestock Guarding, Security |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 10-11 years of age |
Weight & Height
99-154 Pounds & 25-28 Inches |
Known Health Problems
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia |
Physical Description
Very large, powerful dog with a large, broad, wedge-shaped head and high-set drop ears which may be cropped. The muzzle is short and powerful, the eyes are almond shaped and are deep set. The nose is large and black. |
Temperament
This dog is extremely protective of its family and is very distrutful of strangers.. It will protect its family members at all cost.. Therfore it should not be trusted alone with small children that it may see as a threat.. They also have a tendancy to be dominant with other dogs.. However, they are very friendly with their family. This dog is only right for the family that has time to train and socialize it proplerly to aviod aggressive tendancies |
Training
*** |
Living Conditions
Not suitable for apartment living |
Grooming
The longhaired variety needs brushing from time to time. The shorthaird needs less attention |
Exercise
Needs lots of outdoor space to exercise itself. This breed was originally used for livestock guarding so they need alot of exercise. |
Coat Texture
Coat is long & flat or slightly wavy, it is rough with and abundant undercoat on the back half of the body. There is also a shorthaired version of this breed, but is nearly extinct |
Coat Colors
Comes in shades of the following colors or mix of colors.. Most dogs also have white on the chest.
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Gray |
Fawn |
Red White |
Black Tan |
White |
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Puppies
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Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club |
