The Caucasian Ovcharka, also known as the Caucasian Mountain Dog, Caucasian Sheepdog or Caucasian Shepherd, is a strong-willed and assertive dog who's original job was to protect livestock. It is tremendously loyal to its family including all adults, children, other dogs, cats, etc. It must be socialized and trained or it can become unmanagable. While it is protective of its family it should not be left alone with children because its a large dog and playtime could become rough, and it could become excessively protective of its "child" when other children are also playing.
Average Height("'s) |
Average Weight (#'s) |
Personality |
Coat |
Grooming |
Notes for owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25-28 |
100-155 |
Protective |
Thick and dense | Long Haired=Frequent; Short=Minimal | Requires a strong leader as an owner. Needs room to run and daily exercise |
Caucasian Ovcharka (Mountain Dog) Club of America
The American Association of Caucasian Ovcharka Owners
Caucasian Ovcharka News Includes a Forum
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