Caucasian Ovcharka

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Caucasian Ovcharka
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

Caucasian Ovcharka Dog
 

The Caucasian Ovcharka dogs original purpose was to protect livestock. The typical Caucasian Ovcharka is assertive, strong-willed, and courageous.  Unless properly socialized and trained, the Caucasian Ovcharka dogs may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies.  The Caucasian Ovcharka dogs  is very brave, alert, strong and hardy.  The Caucasian Ovcharka dogs  distrusts people he does not know and it has a powerful urge to defend.  Everything and everyone who belongs to the family, including children, cats, other dogs, etc, will be regarded by this as part of "its" family and will be respected and protected.  This should not be left alone with children, because if play becomes too rough, the Caucasian Ovcharka dogs my feel the need to protect your child, and may do it extensively.   It has no time for strangers, but it will greet family friends warmly.  It can be rather dominate towards other dogs it does not know.  Some German fanciers employ the dogs as foremost guardians and deterrents. This is not a for everyone. It requires an owner who knows how to display strong leadership and who is willing to spend a lot of time socializing and training.

The Caucasian Ovcharka Dog
The Caucasian Ovcharka is a powerfully built mountain dog, giving off an impressive, strong appearance with its solidly-muscled body. Its length is longer than its height. Its head is quite distinctive, bringing to mind the image of a bear together with its deep-set eyes. Its ears and tails are cut off at an early age in order to fend off aggressors and predators. The Caucasian Ovcharka has two coat lengths and a good undercoat.


Caucasian Ovcharka Skills
The Caucasian Ovcharka breed has existed for over 2,000 years as flock guardians. They are primarily known as a Russian breed and have been in use in the Steppes regions of the Caucasus and in villages in Armenia, Azerbaijan,

and Georgia. They are known for their faithfulness, great protective skills, and their ability to attack aggressors. In the former Soviet Union, the government made use of their ability for guarding. Today, while they retain their skills in protecting, they are no longer used to the isolated atmosphere of the mountains.

Caucasian Ovcharka Personality
The Caucasian Ovcharka is a calm dog, protective of its family and its owners and has the capacity to leap into active defense when put into a strange situation. It is also very athletic. Toward strangers, it can become suspicious and quite aggressive. This is not a breed recommended for the first-time owner; prospective owners must show the that they are “top dog” and bring it to obedience school. Some breeders caution people to choose a Caucasian Ovcharka if they or their family wants serious security.

Caucasian Ovcharka Exercise Needs
With the Caucasian Ovcharka, a fenced-in yard is highly recommended for the to exercise in. They are most suitable outdoors, but make sure that the Caucasian Ovcharka is leashed as it does not react agreeably to strangers.

Caucasian Ovcharka Living Conditions
The Caucasian Ovcharka is a used to the country, so to subject it to a small apartment or to city living will not help them develop well, although they can also become aggressive in suburban areas.

Caucasian Ovcharka Grooming Requirements
The Caucasian Ovcharka is a low-maintenance breed, so it does not need professional or frequent grooming. Its luxuriant coat needs to be brushed frequently and it is known to shed a lot twice in a year.

Caucasian Ovcharka Health Issues
Although the Caucasian Ovcharka is considered a healthy and robust breed, it can still fall prey to hip and elbow dysplasia. Some lines can also get juvenile cataracts. Watch out for pulmonic stenosis, a recently-discovered genetic heart ailment in the breed.
 

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