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Workinggiant🌍 Caucasusguard and watchdog
Caucasian Ovtcharka
Protective, confident, independent, strong-willed
Popularity
484
Massive mountain guardian; fearless defender requiring experienced, consistent handling.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
straight coarse stand-off coat with well developed undercoat; shorter and denser on head and forelegs, with mane, brushes and trousers in longer-coated dogs
Colors
fawn, gray, brindle, white, pied
Male height
27–30 in
Female height
25–28 in
Male weight
110–170 lb
Female weight
90–140 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
3
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
5
