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Caucasian Ovtcharka dogs


Caucasian Ovtcharka Stats

Country of Origin: Georgian, Armenian and Azerbaijani republics.
Group: Guardian Dogs (UKC); Working (ARBA)
Life Span: 10 to 11 years.
Color: A variety of grays, mostly light to rust colored tones. Rust colored, straw, yellow, white, earth colored, striped, as well as spotted and piebald.
Coat: The fur is natural and coarse with a lighter color undercoat.
Grooming: Brush three times each week.
Height: For males, minimum height at withers: 25.5 inches. Preferably at least 27.25 inches. For females, minimum of 24.5 inches. Preferably at least 25.5 inches.
Weight: In proportion to height, giving a balanced, imposing appearance.
Caucasian Ovtcharka Profile

The Caucasian Ovtcharka, also called the Caucasian Mountain Dog, is a large livestock-guarding dog native to the mountainous regions of the Georgian, Armenian and Azerbaijani republics, as well as the steppe regions of the Caucasus district. For hundreds of years the breed has worked as a guarding, herding and fighting dog. The Caucasian Ovtcharka is a hardy breed that can tolerate a range of temperatures and climates. It is powerful, athletic and well-boned. The breed ideally stands taller than 27.25 inches at the withers for males, and taller than 25.5 inches for females. Its thick double coat, which comes in an array of colors and patterns, should be brushed about three times a week. The Caucasian Ovtcharka is faithful, gentle and loving with family members, but suspicious and aggressive toward strangers. Its loyalty and trainability make the breed a good companion dog and family protector.


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