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Caucasian Ovtcharka
Puppies for Sale
Caucasian Ovtcharka
(Caucasian Sheepdog) (Caucasian Shepherd) (Kavkaskaia
Ovtcharka) (Caucasian Owcharka) (Caucasian
mountain dog) (Sage Ghafghazi) (Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka)
Adult Caucasian Ovtcharka weigh 92kg.
( Breeder T.A Yagodikna - Russia) Courtesy of Petlove Kennels.
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Description |
The Caucasian Ovtcharka
has moderate deep-set, dark eyes. The ears are densely covered with hair
for insulation. The hips are slightly raised from the line of the
back. The tail is profusely covered with a long feathering of heavy
hair. The forelimbs are long, straight, and densely boned. The paws
are large and heavy, with hair between the toes, providing excellent insulation
and protection. The nose is black and prominent with well opened, large
nostrils. The thick, dense, weather-resistant coat has profuse feathering and is
especially effective at keeping out the cold. Puppy coats are finer then
adult coats. Colors vary from gray, fawn, tan, pied, brindle and
white. The FCI prohibits brown dogs. In its native country the Caucasian
Ovtcharka's ears are cropped short. |
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Temperament |
The Caucasian Ovtcharka's
original purpose was to protect livestock. The typical Caucasian
Ovtcharka is assertive, strong-willed, and courageous. Unless properly
socialized and trained, the Caucasian Ovtcharka may exhibit ferocious and
unmanageable tendencies. It is
very brave, alert, strong and hardy. It does not accept people it 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 dog as part of "its" family and will be respected and
protected. This dog should not be left alone with children, because if
play becomes too rough, the Caucasian
Ovtcharka 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 dog 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 objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
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Height, weight |
Height: 25-28 inches (64-72 cm.)
Weight: 99-154 pounds (45-70 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Caucasian Ovtcharka is not
recommended for apartment life. They need space and will do best with at
least a large yard. Because its thick coat protects it so well, it
can happily cope with living out-doors provided it has proper shelter. |
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Exercise |
This breed of dog is best suited to a family with lots
of space surrounding the home where it can safely run free in an open area. When not working as a livestock guard, they
should be taken for a
daily, long walk where the dog is made to heel. They should never be allowed to walk out in front of the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-11 years |
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Grooming |
There are two coat varieties: short and long. The coat
of the long-haired variety requires frequent brushings, paying special attention
to the spots where tangles may occur. The short-haired variety needs less
grooming, but should still be combed and brushed. |
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Origin |
The Caucasian Ovtcharka is a flock
guardian developed from pre-historic molosser breeds in Caucasus by local
herders. Caucasians are used to protect sheep from predators and
thieves. These dogs always attract everybody’s attention due to
outstanding working qualities and striking appearance. The lack of
organized kennel clubs and written standards partly explains why the Caucasian
Ovtcharka varied in type from country to country and even from locale to
locale. For centuries, flocks of sheep have existed in
Caucasia, the mountainous land mass between the Black and Caspian seas and
neighboring Turkey and Iran. Dogs similar to this superb guardian
have protected these sheep from both humans and animal predators for at
least 600 years. The Caucasian Ovtcharka is most popular in Russia.
"Ovtcharka" means "sheepdog" in Russian. In Russia and
other parts of the former Soviet Union, it is commonly shown at dog shows.
In Hungary, Poland and the Czech and Slovak Republics, extensive breeding
programs are ensuring that it remains a popular dog, even though its original
use as a sheep guardian is declining. The Caucasian
Ovtcharka arrived in East Germany in the late 1960's to serve as a border patrol
dog, especially along the Berlin Wall. In 1989, when the Wall came down,
the 7,000-strong band of patrol dogs was dispersed . Many of these dogs
were given new homes with families throughout Germany. Careful breeding in
Germany safeguards the future of this cautious and independent dog. It is
likely that as its popularity increases, breeders will selectively breed out
some of the most fierce protective personalities. |
Group |
Flock Guard |
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Recognition |
FCI, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Kamaz, the 3 month old male
Caucasian Ovtcharka puppy. "Son of Atac; vice champion of the world 2006,
champion of Europe 2006, Grand champion of Russia, champion of Finland,
Poland, Bulgaria, Moldovia, etc. Breeder is Tatiana A. Yagodikna (Russia)"
Courtesy of Petlove Kennels.
Kamaz, the 3 month old male
Caucasian Ovtcharka puppy. Courtesy of Petlove Kennels.
3 years old male Caucasian. ( Breeder
T.A Yagodikna - Russia) Courtesy of Petlove Kennels.
25 days old
Caucasian Ovtcharka puppy
Courtesy of Petlove Kennels.
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Photo Courtesy of Ron Handy.
Kabrone at 9 months; weighing 150 pounds. Photo Courtesy of Ron Handy.
Photo Courtesy of Ron Handy.
Kabrone at 9 months; weighing 150 pounds. Photo Courtesy of Ron Handy.
Photo Courtesy of Rusdog Kennels.
Photo Courtesy of Rusdog Kennels.
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