This flock guard would protect its wards against wolves, coyotes and other dangers. The breed covered such a huge range across Caucasia that regional variations were inevitable, with two particular types emerging: the bulkier, heavier-coated mountain dog, and the lighter, shorter-coated steppe type.
FACT SHEET
Someone with a local wolf problem.
Most people! This dog needs skilled training and management – and a huge area to patrol. Unless you have your own vast mountain range and years of flock-guard experience, you're better off picking another breed.
None
None
Russian Federation
Giant
So big people will stop and take photos.
High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!
Double trouble!
There she blows. Dense undercoat that could stuff a mattress when you start combing it out.
Fluff monster
Buy shares in Dyson - tell people you are wearing mohair if embarrassed
11 years
No
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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