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Workinggiant🌍 Central Asiaguard and watchdog
Central Asian Ovtcharka
Calm, dominant, loyal, watchful
Popularity
482
Ancient flock guardian bred for harsh steppes; independent, powerful, and territorial.
Lifespan
11–13 years
Coat
abundant, straight, coarse coat with well developed undercoat; short and dense on head and front of limbs, with longer mane, feathers and tail furnishings in long-coated dogs
Colors
white, fawn, brindle, black, agouti
Male height
26–30 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
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
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
4
