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Workinggiant🌍 Caucasusguard and watchdog
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Protective, confident, independent, steady
Popularity
483
Massive mountain livestock guardian; fearless deterrent that bonds closely to flock and family.
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, piebald
Male height
27–30 in
Female height
26–28 in
Male weight
110–170 lb
Female weight
90–140 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
2
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
2
Good with strangers
1
Care & environment
Shedding
5
Grooming
3
Drooling
3
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
5
