Caucasian Shepherd Dog
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
USSR
Russia
Кавказская овчарка - Kawkaskaja Ovtcharka, Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka, Caucasian Sheepdog, კავკასიური ნაგაზი
Males: 72-75 cm preferably, at least 68 cm Bitches: 67-70 cm preferably, at least 64 cm
Males: ≥ 50 kg Females: ≥ 45 kg
The Caucasian Ovtcharka (in Russian Кавказская овчарка - Kawkasskaja Ovtcharka, georgian ნაგაზი - Nagasi ) is recognized by the FCI breed from the former USSR, the breed standard is managed by Russia ( patronage ) ( FCI Group 2, Section 2.2, Standard No. 328 ).
Origin and History
Proven dogs exist on the type of Caucasian Owtscharkas for more than 600 years. There are an estimated it much longer. The Caucasian Ovtcharka is its spread mainly in the split of the Caucasus isthmus between the Black and Caspian Seas. The region extends even to the borders of Iran and Turkey.
Description
The Caucasian Ovtcharka is a highly durable, robust dog that can live outdoors without any problems, if he has a wind-and weather -proof property. It is suitable for either a kennel yet exclusive apartment entertainment. Optimal for him is free outlet in a fenced plot, he may, according to its original mission, guarding. As he takes the guarding of family and property very seriously, secure fencing is a prerequisite for keeping a dog of this breed.
The Caucasian Ovtcharka reach a shoulder height of at least 64 cm for females and 68 cm for males. His hair is sleek, with a strongly developed coarse lighter undercoat. It's different gray or has different, mostly light to rust-colored tones, also rust -colored, pale yellow, white, earth-colored, striped, well spotted and speckled.
There are 3 different coat types.
Nature
The Caucasian Ovtcharka is an incorruptible, fearless and reliable guard dog. It shows a genetically anchored to guard and protect behavior, but without out forms only with age, as he is a late developer. Towards strangers he is reserved, suspicious and unwelcoming. In the family, he is - in animal welfare and education - balanced, affectionate, fond of children and sensitive, but still not submissive.
The education must be done with a lot of patience, because dogs of this breed can sometimes be very stubborn, but at the same time with consistency and absolute authority - but without violence. It is very important to socialize a Caucasian Ovtcharka well already in puppies and young dogs aged to assign him his place in the family hierarchy and to prevent displayed aggression. Caucasian Owtscharkas are very dominant and recognize inappropriate or resilient people not as the pack leader.
Use
The Caucasian Ovtcharka is a livestock guardian dog. Originally, its mission is to protect the South and North Caucasus, the herds from two - and four-legged thieves, and to act as a guard dog in the house and yard. Today, he is an esteemed family dog that needs a lot of space in the home and outside, to meet his guard dog characteristics and its precinct consciousness can. It is difficult with such a rather independent and separate from the human race to attain good results in dog sports since he does not really want to please his handler. A protection dog training is unnecessary and dangerous because it can not develop into an uncontrollable dog what would be dangerous given its strength and size. Protective behavior is deeply rooted in race and therefore does not need to be promoted. A companion dog training, however, is recommended.
Legal
The Caucasian Ovtcharka is in the Swiss canton of Ticino on the breed list of potentially dangerous dogs, the attitude is there a permit.
In Denmark (except Faroe Islands and Greenland ) are prohibited ownership, breeding and importation of the Caucasian Ovtcharka by the dogs Act ( Lov om dogs, version of 2010).