The caucasian's first official Show-Ring appearance outside the Caucasus was in the 1930s in Germany, the Caucasian Mountain Dog has existed since ancient times, like many Eastern Molosser breeds. Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are very strong comparing by another races . Plain dogs have a shorter coat and appear taller as they are more lightly built. Mountain dog types have a heavier coat and are more
musculare built. Appearence:
There is a great variety of types among the Caucasian dogs depending on their home region. Coat's colors vary from grey ,fawn ,tan pied,brindle and white. Caucasian dog have no maximum height\weight !! Female is 64 centimetres (25 in) minimum , with a desirable height between 67 and 70 centimetres (26 and 28 in). They weigh at least 45 kilograms (99 lb). Male is 68 centimetres (27 in) minimum, with a desirable height between 72 and 75 centimetres (28 and 30 in). Males weigh at least 50 kilograms (110 lb) and up. Dogs of this breed are generally healthy and long lived. The ears of the Caucasian Shepherd are traditionally cropped, although some modern dogs are unaltered. The preferred show-types are the long-coated grey dogs with some white markings. Behavior:
Caucasian Shepherds are typically assertive, brave, alert, strong, hardy and very courages. They are truly second to none in their bellicosity towards strangers. Unless properly socialized, they may exhibit unmanageable tendencies. They seldom have time for strangers (but will greet family friends warmly) and have extremely powerful guarding instincts. Everything and everyone who belongs to the family, including other dogs will be regarded by this dog as part of its family and as such will fall under its guardianship. Owing to their size and nature these dogs should not be left alone with children. Aggression toward unknown dogs and people should be expected unless the animal has been extensively socialized at an early age and even then some unwanted behaviors may occur.
