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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Caucasian Shepherd Dog" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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One Caucasian Shepherd Dog it is a large and very strong sheepdog that is very widespread in Russia. In the official standard it is called Kavkazskaya ovčarka. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog they spread over a huge area, which includes the territory of Russia as well as the former Soviet Union. Only in the polar areas you can hardly see. In his homeland., theCaucasian Shepherd Dog are, therefore, quite different in detail and different types have been developed. In the steppe areas this breed is lighter and taller, in mountainous regions heavier and more compact. But in type and character it is the same everywhere. This is the result of your work task, which was and is the only criterion for breeding there for many centuries. At the end, the same requirements resulted in the same dogs. Their tasks are to herd and protect the herds, monitor and protect property and its people. They are archaic dogs, they probably came into existence in this form with the introduction of animal husbandry in the first place, and that was a few 10.000 years.

You can't fool a Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Has a clear understanding of their role. Typically, lies down in a high place next to his flock, to be able to observe everything around him. Her flock, their shepherds, his family and his properties are sacred to him. He is faithful and lovingly devoted to them. He is suspicious of everything else and does not hesitate to attack any sign that he interprets as hostile. It is extremely defensive and fearlessly opposes even wolves and bears. In this way it has protected the herds of cattle and the lonely properties of the shepherds, farmers, hostels, artisans and merchants from time immemorial. This extremely useful feature, even necessary for the functioning of such a society in the vast and lonely country, does not fit into today's tight and hectic society. There is hardly a piece of land large enough to provide the dog with Caucasian Shepherd Dog a workspace. He is used to other scales of the vastness of Russia.

It also, the zeitgeist in today's world demonizes all forms of aggression emanating from a dog. While it only takes one or two generations, larger property owners were proud that their dog was reliable and, in case of emergency, acute, I would fearlessly chase away a thief, such a feature is potentially life-threatening for today's dog. It runs the risk of being classified as a "dangerous dog" and in extreme cases, euthanasia. This is not an environment for a Caucasian Shepherd Dog. And so you can find it almost everywhere on the lists of supposedly dangerous dogs. It is an archetype of dog to which man owes a lot in his development. As a dog breed it has been described for a long time and in the oldest specialized books on dogs. But, in modern pedigree dog breeding, it was only officially recognized by the FCI in August 1984.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a dog of harmonious structure, big and strong with plenty of bone and a powerful muscular system and a somewhat rectangular format. Well pronounced sexual dimorphism.
Males are masculine with a well-developed cross and a larger head compared to that of females. This is why they are more massive, bigger and sometimes their body is shorter than that of the females.
In dogs with a longer coat variety, the male has a distinguished mane.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males: Desired height 72 – 75 cm.. Minimum 68 cm..
• females: Desired height 67 – 70 cm.. Minimum 64 cm..

Higher heights are accepted as long as the conformation is harmonic.

Weight:

• Males: Minimum 50 Kg
• females: Minimum 45 Kg.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a guardian and protector. The official standard classifies your character qualities unequivocally: "It must be strong, balanced and calm with a well-developed defensive reaction, which is actively expressed. Sharpness and distrust of strangers are typical.". And Caucasian Shepherd Dog is generally incompatible with other dogs! These traits, especially with a big and very strong dog that claims a large territory, are hardly compatible with the social conditions of today's world. It is a great experience to be able to form a close bond with a dog like this.. This also allows you to experience a completely different side of the dog than Caucasian Shepherd Dog, that of an extremely loving friend, loyal and affectionate. But, if one does not have the space and financial means to offer them in our latitudes an environment appropriate to their nature, this will hardly be possible.

Fitness

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog he is extremely undemanding in his attitude, if the general conditions already mentioned are ignored. One Caucasian Shepherd Dog does not need heating, toys or a harness on a leash. This breed is undemanding in its nutrition. That also applies to your accommodation.. You can spend the whole year outside without problems, if you want to spend the whole year abroad – as long as there is a suitable place to hide and "adequate" here definitely means neither a kennel nor even a chain.. Must be able to move in your territory. One Caucasian Shepherd Dog you accept, it even sensitively protects all the two- and four-legged friends it sees as belonging to its pack or family. But you need a clear boss. At first he is suspicious or even hostile towards everyone else.

Close relationship and competent guidance is required to walk on this dog's leash., which is definitely always stronger, and then be able to seamlessly move on to an aggressively barking terrier. it's possible, but it requires serious upbringing, a good socialization and an experienced teacher or lover, competent and very sensitive and at the same time thorough. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is widely on the dangerous dog lists. It is forbidden to travel to the Netherlands or Denmark, since there is a risk that the dog will be confiscated on the streets and euthanized. One Caucasian Shepherd Dog not much of a beginner dog. That would even be irresponsible. Even from the hand of an experienced connoisseur, it requires in any case the basic external conditions for an attitude appropriate to its nature.

Raising a Caucasian Shepherd Dog in today's social conditions it is a very special challenge, only proven experts can master with the right framework conditions.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog it has a double layer composed of a bottom layer and a top layer. The inner layer is soft and fine, while the outer coat hairs are long and thick. (The coat of a Caucasian Shepherd Dog It should never feel smooth or appear wavy.) Regarding the length, the coat can be long, medium or short. Dogs with long fur have a mane that surrounds their necks, as well as extensive plumage on the hind legs and tail, that looks thick and fluffy. Dogs with medium length fur do not have as much mane, and they have fewer feathers on the rest of the body. A short coat, the least common type, has no mane or fringe. Twice a year, when you change your coat, you have to brush it well.

Dogs of this breed enjoy very robust health.

Nutrition / Food

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog does not demand anything from your diet. Probably one of the dogs with less demands in this regard.

In relation to its size, a Caucasian Shepherd Dog has a very high life expectancy of 12 and sometimes more years.

The purchase of a Caucasian Shepherd Dog it should only be considered by experts who know exactly what they do, who have the appropriate experience and who have the appropriate rearing conditions. The puppies of this breed of dog cost around 1.000 EUR.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.2 Molossoid, mountain type. ⓘ
• – AKC – FSS (Foundation Stock Service) ⓘ
• – UKC – Watchdog ⓘ

Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan

13.10.2010

Use:

Guard and surveillance dog.

General appearance:

The “Caucasian Shepherd” Dog is a dog with a harmonious structure, big and strong with plenty of bone and a powerful muscular system and a somewhat rectangular format. Well pronounced sexual dimorphism. Males are masculine with a well-developed cross and a larger head compared to that of females. This is why they are more massive, bigger and sometimes their body is shorter than that of the females.

In dogs with a longer coat variety, the male has a distinguished mane.

The behavior is firm, Active, self-confident, courageously and independently. The “Caucasian Shepherd” Dog shows affection and devotion towards its master, he is an excellent guard dog.

PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS:

• Body length exceeds height at withers 3 – 8%.
• The length of the forelimbs averages the 50 – 52% the height at the withers.
• The length of the skull and the length of the muzzle is 3:2

Head:

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The head is big, solid and broad in the cheekbones. View from the top, the head is wedge-shaped with a wide base.

• Craging: Solid and wide, rather flat antecara with a marked but not deep fold. Superciliary arches developed but not protruding. Barely visible occipital bone.
• Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): Noticeable but not clearly marked.

facial region:

• Trufa: black, large with wide open nostrils without protruding from the outer lines of the snout. A black truffle in solid colors, spotted and peeping is desirable but not mandatory (but genetic blue or liver brown truffles are not allowed)
• Horcico: Wide and deep tapering gradually towards the nose with strong jaws and chin. Great depth and well-filled under the eyes. The nasal bridge is wide. The upper line of the snout and skull run parallel.
• Labios: Thick, tight and well pigmented.
• Jaws / Teeth: Teeth must be healthy, white and strong; incisors together with each other in a line. Complete bite in scissors or forceps (42 teeth). Incisors or injured canines, broken or broken that do not affect the bite are not significant or the absence of PM1.
• Cheeks: Well developed and highlighted by good chewing muscles.
• Ojors: Moderate size, Oval shaped, not too deep, placed separate and oblique. Color is in different shades of brown, from dark to hazelnut. Black eyelids, dry, tight. Serious expression, attentive and inquisitive.
• Obars: Moderate size, thick, Triangular shape, naturally hang, placed high and separate. Traditionally amputated in their country of origin. Natural ears are of equal value.

Neck:

Long Middle, strong, low insertion, transversely rounded. Crest pronounced especially in males.

Body:

Very well developed in all its dimensions, width, good musculature and well balanced.

• Cruz: Well pronounced, moderately long. Height at withers slightly exceeds height at rump.
• Dorrso: Straight, width, firm.
• Itmor: Short, width, slightly arched.
• Glikeness: Moderately long, wide, rounded, slightly inclined towards the base of the tail.
• Pecho: Long, width, good ribs, in general deep as well as in its anterior part. Transversally has a broad oval shape. Well arched ribs, false long rib. Antepecho marked.
• Línlower ea and belly: Abdomen moderately retracted posteriorly.

Tail:

High insertion, curved sickle or curled. At rest it hangs up to the height of the hock; when the dog is alert the tail can be carried over the top line.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• ApGeneral arience: Good musculature. Seen from the front, straight and parallel members placed slightly apart.
• Hormbros: Strong musculature. Moderately long, widths,
• inclined to form an angle of approximately 100 degrees with the forearm. The scapula well next to the chest.
• Antarm: Strong and muscular, well together.
• Elbows: Set well back, parallel to the axis, without turning inward or outward.
• Brazo: Straight, solid, moderately long, good musculature, transversely round.
• Metacarpus: Short, solid, always straight viewed from the front and sides.
• Pinis previous: Large, Round shape, well arched, well closed.

LATER MEMBERS:

• ApGeneral arience: Seen from behind, rights, parallel and moderately spaced. Knees and hocks well enough angled when viewed from the side. The back should not be placed too far back.
• Thigh: Width, good musculature, moderately long.
• Rodinllto: Well angled enough.
• PinScheme: Wide, good musculature, moderately long.
• Hock joint: Ancha and inclined, well angled enough, firm, without leaning neither in nor out.
• Metatarsus: Not too long, solid, always straight seen from the front or side.
• Pinis later: Large, Round shape, well arched, well closed.

Movement:

Libre, elastic, without rushing with good thrust from the rear. Good stability in all joints and good coordination. Trotting tends to be the typical movement. The withers are at the same level as the rump and the dorsal line is relatively stable.

Mantle

PIEL: Thick, sufficiently elastic without creases or wrinkles.

• Plink: straight, rough, separated with a well developed undercoat. The length of the outer coat as well as the undercoat should not be less than 5 cm.. The hair of the head and forelimbs is shorter and thicker. The tail is completely covered with bushy hair giving the appearance of thick and very hairy. The long outer hair forms “brushes” over the ears, a “mane” around the neck and “pants” on the back of the thigh.
• Colorr: Any solid color, piebald or spotted. Except for solid blacks; dilute black or black in any combination or genetic blue or liver brown.

Size and weight:

Alturto the cross:

• Males: Desired height 72 – 75 cm.. Minimum 68 cm..
• females: Desired height 67 – 70 cm.. Minimum 64 cm..

Higher heights are accepted as long as the conformation is harmonic.

Weight:

• Males: Minimum 50 Kg
• females: Minimum 45 Kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS GRAVES:

• Structure too light or too rough.
• Diffidence.
• Deviations of sexual dimorphism.
• Small head in proportion to the body, light, close, long, Tosca, brick or apple shaped head.
• Abrupt stop.
• Snout: sunken, concave or pointed.
• Too small teeth, very separate, incisors not placed in a line, any deviation from the dental formula (except the absence of PM1)
• Cheek bones not marked enough.
• Big eyes, protruding, very clear, showing the third eyelid, drooping eyelids.
• big ears, fine or very low insertion.
• Steep or sunken top line, long, sunken or arched back, rump higher than the cross.
• Square body, very rough, very long, narrow both front and back, extremities too long, very short chest, flat or sunken, short or steep rump.
• Stump tail.
• Bones, weak muscles and ligaments.
• Absence of the correct angulations.
• Forelimbs curved
• Unbalanced movement.
• Lack of thrust from the rear.
• Too soft hair, curly, very short outer hair and no undercoat.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
• Any deviation from the required bite.
• Incomplete dental formula (absence of any teeth except third molars (M3) or first premolars
• Entropion
• Eyes gazeos, dark blue, green shading or different colored eyes.
• amputated tail.
• Constant hobbling or inability to achieve movement.
• Black color in any variation, solid, diluted, cheep, spotted the like robe (except the mask).
• Genetic blue in any variation or shade.
• Truffle, bluish-gray pigmented lips and eyelids.
• Genetic brown in all variations or shades.
• Truffle, genetic brown lips and eyelids.
• Fire colored markings on black dogs, blue or brown.
• Height below minimum.
• Severe deviations of sexual dimorphism in males.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Itlatest changes are in bold.

TRANSLATION: Brígida Nestler / Original version: (IN)

Technical supervision: Miguel Angel Martinez.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Nagazi, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka (English).
2. kavkazskaïa ovtcharka (French).
3. Kaukasischer Owtscharka, Kawkasskaja Owtscharka (German).
4. mastim-do-cáucaso, Pastor-caucasiano, Ovcharka caucasiano, Mastim do cáucaso, Cão montanhês caucasiano, Cão-urso-russo (Portuguese).
5. Pastor caucásico, Mastín del Cáucaso, Perro de montaña del Cáucaso, Perro Pastor caucásico (español).