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Caucasian Ovtcharka
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group: 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: |
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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 |
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of interest: |
slow to mature |
kennel clubs: |
fci-(molossoid breeds
dog group)arba-('Caucasian Sheepdog', working dog group),
ukc-(guarding dog group) |
rescues: |
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