LETHAL WEAPON - NATURAL GUARD DOGS

Appearance

Caucasian Mountain Dog are strongly-boned, muscular and even-tempered Molossers.
The breed has two types: mountain and plain. Plain dogs have a shorter coat and appear taller as they are more lightly built. Mountain types have a heavier coat and are more muscularly built. The breed's weight range is 102–160 pounds (46–73 kg.) and the height range is 25–29 inches (64–78 cm.).
Softness and vicious temperaments are considered serious faults for the breed. Generally healthy and long lived, hip dysplasia, obesity and occasional heart problems are known to occur. The ears of the Caucasian Ovcharka are traditionally cropped, although some modern dogs are unaltered. The preferred show-types are the long-coated grey dogs with some white markings. Black or black-and-tan dogs are not acceptable in the show ring. The minimum height is 24.5 inches with no upper limit.

Temperament

They are loyal to their duty in protecting their flock and family and will stand by and defend through any circumstance. They are an extremely aggressive animal and need very experienced owners.

They at times can be ferocious & unmanagable. Since it's a giant breed, proper socilaization and training should be given. All the things owned by owner including his family, children, other pets, car , house etc will be treated as part of it's family and will be fiercley protected and respected. Strangers are not welcomed at all.

It's not a dog breed for apartment life, it's best suited for farm houses and house with fence or backyard.

Height can be of 28 inches

Weight can be of 70 - 80 kg

Life expectancy - 11 Years.

Things You Should Know:

The Caucasian Ovcharka is a big, strong-willed dog. It requires proper training and socialization from an equally strong-willed owner. Very smart, it responds to consistent, positive training. The Caucasian Ovcharka has an outstanding work ethic. If you work outdoors and can give it a job, by all means do.

The Caucasian Ovcharka can live as long as 12 years with relatively few health problems; however, some may develop “big-dog” problems like hip dysplasia and heart conditions. Both short- and longhaired coats need regular brushing with special attention paid to tangles in the long coats.