The Caucasian Shepherd Dog, also known as Yuzhnorusskaya Ovcharka or Central Asia Shepherd Dog, is a working dog originating from the Caucasus region, used to protect livestock and properties. This majestic dog is an excellent guardian, very protective, yet calm and suited for long walks in nature..
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name : Berger de Russie méridoniale, Yuzhnorusskaya Ovcharka, Central Asia Shepherd Dog
- Origin: Caucasus (between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea)
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 50-60 kg
- Female: 35-50 kg
- Height:
- Male: 65-72 cm
- Female: 62-68 cm
- Life expectancy: 10-11 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Not suitable for apartment living)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Good socialization is necessary for children and family)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Must be properly socialized with other animals)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be wary and protective, requires socialization from a young age)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Prefers larger spaces and a rural environment)
🧼 Maintenance & Care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Dense coat requiring regular grooming)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Higher due to its dense coat)
- Grooming frequency:
- Grooming: The Caucasian Shepherd has a dense coat that needs to be brushed at least once a week, or several times for long hair.
- Hygiene: Regular cleaning of the eyes and ears, brushing teeth to maintain good oral hygiene.
- Baths: Only when necessary to avoid damaging the texture of its coat.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-2000 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 1000-1500 €
🏡 Important note
The Caucasian Shepherd is an excellent guard dog, but it can be reserved towards strangers, making it a dog that requires good socialization from a young age. It needs a lot of space to move around and explore its environment, which makes it better suited for rural living, with a large yard. Additionally, it must be treated with respect, especially in the presence of children, as it can be protective and somewhat wary..
This dog is very loyal to its family and is an excellent companion for long walks in nature, but it requires firm management and proper training to avoid undesirable behaviors.
