{"data":{"slug":"caucasian-shepherd-dog","name":"Caucasian Shepherd Dog","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/caucasian-shepherd-dog","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/caucasian-shepherd-dog","also_known_as":["Caucasian Ovcharka","Kavkazskaya Ovcharka","Caucasian Mountain Dog"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"molosser","label":"Mastiff \u0026 Mountain","fci_group":2,"fci_group_name":"Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs"},"size":"Giant","origin":"Caucasus region","countries":[],"height_cm":{"min":64.0,"max":75.0},"weight_kg":{"min":45.0,"max":70.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":10,"max":11},"temperament":["Protective","Fearless","Independent","Territorial","Loyal"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":38258,"summary":"A huge, powerful livestock guardian from the Caucasus Mountains, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a confident, territorial protector for experienced owners.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/caucasian-shepherd-dog-44e85adf6d-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/caucasian-shepherd-dog-44e85adf6d-640.webp","width":1280,"height":1068,"author":"Pleple2000","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","license_url":"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Owczarek_kaukaski_65556.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T13:58:16Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":3,"grooming":3,"shedding":4,"trainability":2,"barking":3,"kids":2,"other_dogs":1},"coat":"Dense, thick double coat in short, medium or long lengths","colors":["Gray","Fawn","Red","White","Brindle","Piebald"],"fun_fact":"The breed is banned in Denmark and subject to restrictions in Russia.","sections":{"overview":"The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a large livestock guardian dog from the Caucasus region. It was bred to defend flocks against wolves and thieves.\n\nIt is a serious guardian, not a casual pet, and needs space, socialisation and a firm, experienced owner.","history":"Dogs like these served shepherds in the Caucasus Mountains for centuries, with regional types that differed in size and build. Dogs from Georgia were regarded as the best and most uniform.\n\nFrom about 1920 Soviet breeders selected among these varieties to create the modern breed, first described scientifically by Aleksandr Mazover. The FCI accepted it in 1984. Some dogs have worked as prison guards in Russia.","appearance":"This is a large, heavily built dog weighing about 45 to 70 kg. Preferred height is 72 to 75 cm for males and 67 to 70 cm for females.\n\nThe breed has a broad head, a thick neck and a dense coat that can be long, with a mane-like ruff. It closely resembles the Kars dog.","personality":"The Caucasian is confident, fearless and protective, with a strong guarding instinct and distrust of strangers. It is usually devoted to its family.\n\nIt is independent and can be dominant, so early and thorough socialisation and consistent training are essential. Supervision around visitors and other dogs is needed.","care":"This breed needs space, a secure high fence and regular exercise, and does best with a job such as guarding property. It is not suited to small flats or novice owners.\n\nBrush the thick coat several times a week, daily during moulting. Heat is hard on them, so provide shade and cool places.","health":"Large, heavy dogs of this kind are prone to joint problems. Reported life expectancy is about 10 to 11 years, though a small 2024 study found a much shorter median lifespan from a very small sample."},"recognition":{"fci_number":328,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/328.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/caucasian-shepherd-dog/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_Shepherd_Dog","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38576","wikipedia_revision":1379164353},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}