Caucasian Shepherd Dog
History
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is one of the oldest breeds of
dogs that arose and developed in the Caucasus, as well as in the steppes of the
southern regions of the USSR. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog belongs to the
descendants of molossus - an ancient type of dog, the predecessors of many
modern breeds with a similar physique.
These animals formed naturally survived in very difficult
conditions and followed many nomadic tribes. Ancient people, of course, were
engaged in a kind of breeding work, selecting the best, most obedient,
intelligent, and strong dogs, however, there was still no such thing as a
breeding program.
The first version says that the Caucasian Shepherd Dog lived
in the ancient Urartu-Ararat kingdom, as archaeologists excavated statues of
dogs strikingly similar to modern Caucasian shepherds. The statues date back to
the 7th century AD, which means that these dogs already guarded the dwellings
and herds of ancient people. According to another version, the breed originated
from the Tibetan Great Danes.
Purposeful work began only in modern times, in the period of
the USSR. Around 1927-1928, the leadership of the Soviet Army decided to create
a breed of dogs based on the already existing Caucasian Shepherd Dog. By and
large, no major changes were made, although meticulous selection and subsequent
crossing of the best individuals were carried out. The army needed dogs with
great strength, powerful jaws, and capable of withstanding service in the most
difficult climatic conditions and hard-to-reach regions of the country.
And there were many such regions, as we all know, in the
Soviet Union. In addition, breeders paid attention to the sense of smell,
hearing, and vision - as a result, we have a modern Caucasian Shepherd Dog, which
has already become a legend all over the world. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is
currently registered in all international canine organizations.
Characteristics
of the breed
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protection 10/10
Relationships with
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Dexterity 06/10
Molting 06/10
Breed Information
Country |
USSR, Caucasus |
Lifetime |
10-11 years |
Height |
Males: 72-75 |
Weight |
Males: 60-90 |
Length of coat |
longhair |
Color |
black, cream, gray, white, fawn, rusty |
Price |
1500 - 2000 $ |
Description
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog has a powerful physique, large,
heavy bones, and a large amount of muscle mass. The weight of the dog can reach 90
or more kilograms. The thorax is wide, and deep, with limbs of medium length, muscular,
strong, and large paws. The head is large, the muzzle is square, and the ears are
usually stopped. The tail is longer than average, saber-shaped, and fluffy. The
coat is long, thick, and has an undercoat.
Personality
The dog of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog breed has a firm,
purposeful very decisive character. These animals have a number of innate
qualities that can play both a positive and negative role - here much depends
on the owner. Depending on how you develop your pet, these qualities can be a
problem or beneficial.
First of all, we are talking about innate aggression, as
well as anger and uncompromising in the fight. The absence of fear and a
belligerent disposition make these dogs ideal fighters and protectors. If the
owner begins to engage in training in time, and the dog uses these qualities
only in critical situations, or on command, this is good.
If the development of the animal is left to chance, then
eventually a situation may arise when the dog, ignoring your command, will rush
to catch up and cause serious injuries to the enemy. It is possible that this may
be fatal, given the power and size of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog. It's good if
it's another dog, but if it's a human.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog has internal independence, and
the owner needs some time to put himself in the role of leader and achieve success
in upbringing. These dogs need early socialization, they need to be introduced
to other dogs and cats at a very early age, as well as to people, new smells, and situations.
This breed is very territorial and is perfect for guard
tasks. She can live on the street all year round without experiencing any
particular inconvenience. A properly bred Caucasian Shepherd Dog has a huge
devotion to his family, and will never give a family member offense. Strangers
these dogs perceive with distrust, suspiciously. The Caucasian Shepherd Dog
perceives children from his family normally, but still, given the size and
specifics of the dog, it is better not to leave too small children alone with
these pets.
Teaching
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog breed is not recommended for
novice owners. The same can be said about timid or indecisive people, since the
owner is required to be rigid, strict, and controlled, especially during the
first 2 years of life. Training should be started as early as possible, at the
age of 5-6 months.
The later you start training, the more difficult it will be
for you, and at the age of 2 years, it is no longer possible to change the dog's
character. You will need to suppress all manifestations of unreasonable
aggression and teach your dog to use his anger and power only in certain
situations.
It is necessary that the animal considers the owner the
first person in the world. To do this, you will need the qualities of a leader
and a certain amount of fearlessness, since controlling such a powerful dog can
sometimes be scary. Trainers recommend teaching the Caucasian Shepherd Dog
basic commands, as well as taking a course of protective and guard service with
it in schools to train dogs.
Care
Caucasian Shepherd dogs have a long and thick coat with a
dense undercoat, which requires combing two to three times a week. Keep in mind
that the dog molts and if you want to keep it in the apartment, although it is
better not to do this, be prepared for inconvenience.
Be sure to clean your eyes and ears of deposits, and trim
your claws three times a month. Bathe these pets once a week or as needed.
Common diseases
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog breed has very good health, and
there are only a few diseases that can occur. These include:
- hip dysplasia is a hereditary disease;
- cataracts;
- obesity - the caucasian shepherd dog can eat often and a lot, and this is sometimes a problem if the owner does not control the animal's diet well.
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