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Caucasian Ovtcharka

Caucasian Ovtcharka


    height of a caucasian ovtcharka dog
group: molossoid
/working
height: m 25.5-27 / 64.77-68.5 cm,
f 24.5-25.5" / 62.23-64.77 cm
types: weight: 99-154 lbs / 44.90-69.85 kg
colors: any/various agouti grays, mostly light to rust colored tones, rust colored, silver, straw, yellow, white, white with gray, earth colored, striped, spotted, piebald
physical traits: large, athletic, powerful, muscular, bear-like
hair type: double-coated thick, three lengths: long, short or medium
personality/
temperament:
strong-willed, brave, obedient, loyal, vigilant, hardy, balanced, intelligent, very alert, calm nature, spirited, headstrong, gentle with family but ferocious toward and suspicious and distrustful of strangers- will protect family to the death, can be dominant with other dogs, some can be timid, fearful, show cowardice or sluggishness or lack guarding ability
maintenance/
special needs:

socialize early, requires careful socialization, strict discipline, patient consistent training, some not good with other pets, not for city life, requires room to run
nicknames: Caucasian Sheepdog, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Kavkazskaia Ovtcharka
origination: Russia, Caucasian Republic
bred for: livestock guarding
identifying traits:  
ideal for: livestock guarding, watchdog, security, tracking, companion (with proper upbringing), cooler climates,
good with kids? always supervise, may confuse childrens rough play and forcefullly defend its own
life expectancy: 10-11 yrs  
of interest: slow to mature
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(molossoid breeds dog group)arba-('Caucasian Sheepdog', working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group)
rescues:    
     
Caucasian Ovtcharka
     
 
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