Caucasian Sheepdog

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a very large dog, with a strong appearance, strong musculature and a solid body structure. The skin is thick and elastic. The skull is broad and well-developed. The forehead is broad and flat. The mask is shorter than the forehead and tapers gradually. The eyes are mostly dark black and medium-sized. The nose is large and long, mostly black. The ears are covered with medium fur, and the ears are usually trimmed short and drooping. The body is strong, with a thick chest, a large frame, well-developed muscles, a high back and a horizontal back. The limbs are strong, the feet are large and slightly arched, and are oval in shape. The toes are close together. The tail is densely furred, slightly set on, and when it is hanging down, it can be bent up and raised or bent to one side. The fur is natural and rough, and the undercoat is thinner when it is well grown. The fur on the head and the front of the limbs is short and close to the body, and can be long-haired

Origin: Chechnya and the Caucasus Mountains in Russia

Caucasian Shepherd Dog, also known as Caucasian Mountain Dog or Caucasian Dog. It was once a military dog breed of the former Soviet Union and was famous for patrolling the "Berlin Wall" with the Soviet troops stationed in Germany. After the end of the Cold War, with the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the independence of the countries in the Caucasus region, this dog became popular in the West and gradually became a popular large guard dog breed.

The original Caucasian Shepherd Dog lived in the mountainous pastures between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. They were bred and selected by the locals to fight wolves and protect livestock, which created its instincts of being brave and strong, obeying its master, and guarding its territory. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is strong, resistant to disease, brave, alert, has a keen intuition, a strong personality, and is full of confidence. It is best suited for guarding the home, warehouse, farm or ranch, but is generally not suitable for indoor family breeding due to its large size.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a solid, strong and powerful dog that can be found throughout Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union. In Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, a relaxed breeding program ensured that this dog became a popular dog. Although their original role as a sheep guard dog has declined. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog arrived in the former West Germany in the 1960s. At that time, it was used as a border patrol dog, especially along the Berlin Wall. In 1989, the Berlin Wall was demolished and 7,000 strong patrol dogs were disbanded. Many dogs were given to ordinary German families. Careful breeding in Germany ensured the future of this cautious, independent dog, and as they became popular, breeders paid more attention to selecting for their docile temperament.

It is said that the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a descendant of the Tibetan Mastiff. Some people also say that it is a giant mastiff that originated in Asia like the Tibetan Mastiff. However, modern archaeology has proposed a new view. Many modern studies have shown that the ancestors of all working sheepdogs should originate from ancient dogs living in the forested mountainous areas of Iraq and Mesopotamia.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog originated in Russia. Compared with most shepherd dogs, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a relatively cold and less exercised dog. The original purpose of breeding was to let it lie next to the flock all day and use barking to stop predators from invading. Nomadic tribes stayed in remote areas of the Caucasus and brought this working dog with them. With little genetic interference from the outside, this working dog evolved into the modern Caucasian Shepherd Dog, a rare and precious breed in our time.

Most Caucasian Shepherd Dogs get along well with children. They understand and will not intentionally hurt children. However, from the beginning, they must establish the concept of elder-child relationship with them, let the Caucasian Shepherd Dog understand that it cannot push children away from it, and at the same time, let it not forget its huge size. Like with all pets, children need adult supervision when playing with Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.

Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are strong and rugged, and have strong adaptability. Quiet and active, they are relatively hostile to strangers. They need to receive continuous and appropriate training from an early age.

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