Top 5 interesting facts About Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Caucasian Shepherd Dog, also known as the Caucasian Ovcharka is an ancient breed of dog.

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It is believed that they are descendants of the pre-historic Molosser dogs that existed around several thousand years ago.

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The breed is named after the Caucasus Mountains, between the intersection of Europe and Asia.

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The Caucasian Shepherd Dog breed is known for its impressive size with their height ranging between 23-30 inches and weighing between 99-170 pounds.

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There are mainly two varieties of Caucasian Shepherd Dog breeds – The Mountain Type has a larger body mass and a longer coat, and the Steppe type has a lighter body mass and shorter coat.

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