That’s a dog that you want to have on your team! Yes, that’s correct, this bear of a dog will actually take on a real bear if it is necessary to keep his flock safe. They’ve worked in many countries as livestock guardian dogs (LGD) and will defend sheep from all sorts of predators, including bear. These guys first appeared on the world stage in a show ring in 1930, debuting in Germany. That name refers to many of the large-boned, guardian breeds from that same particular region of the world, the Caucasus Mountains. This dog is typically mellow as a mushroom and happy to just chill with you. They are really known for being even-tempered and calm dogs, despite their size and the fact that they can rip apart an intruder in a few moments. The Caucasian Shepherd is a very large guardian dog. The Caucasian Shepherd is a docile marshmallows with your kids and protect their life against any predator who even looks at them wrong. This isn’t to say they aren’t wonderful dogs for the right people. For every 1 person, this dog is amazing for there’s 99 that they would be a disaster for. This makes them relentless in a fight when against an unknown and are naturally prone to the behavior. These dogs have been bred solely to protect their family against predators and strangers, and that includes fighting off mountain lions and bears. If you want a Caucasian Shepherd because of its appearance and not for its ability to protect, find another dog. Today, we are talking all about these almost mythological looking beasts from training them to their nutritional requirements.īefore we move on, we want to give you a strong recommendation. Their coat is nothing but fluff and depending on their coloring they can easily be mistaken for a lion or bear in the distance. You’re unlikely to ever see a full-grown adult that’s under 100lbs, and some males can hit over 200lbs. This breed is an absolute unit-as the kids like to say-that’s frequently found in the countrysides of Eastern Europe countries or the Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia (origins) and Russia. Let us introduce the Caucasian Shepherd Mountain Dog. Have you ever wanted a bear as a pet, but didn’t want to deal with the whole wild animal in the house thing? If so, we may just have the best dog for you.

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