Dogs
South Russian Sheepdog
Other names: South Russian Ovcharka, Ioujnorousskaïa Ovtcharka, South Russian Sheepdog, Yuzhak, South Russian Shepherd Dog, Berger de Russie méridionale , Südrussischer Ovtcharka
sheepdog, guard dog
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 65–68 cm
- Height · Female
- 62–64 cm
- Weight · Male
- 45–50 kg
- Weight · Female
- 45–50 kg
- Life expectancy
- 13–14 years
- Litter
- 5–10 puppies
- FCI
- FCI group 1 · 1 · n.º 326
Traits
Social
At home
Training
Guarding
Temperament
Type of highly nervous activity, strong, balanced, lively. Dominant reaction : active way of defense.
Faults : Excessive excitability, timidity, laziness.
Severe faults : Uncontrolled excitability, cowardice.
Care
The South Russian Ovcharka requires a large area, most likely acreage. He should be given a job, preferably guarding animals. This breed will not do well in an apartment or the average household.
Firm training, fenced yard, leash, a job or activity, moderate exercise, extensive socialization and grooming.
Health
The coat of this breed requires daily brushing down to the undercoat. As this breed is very active, his coat has the tendency to become matted quickly. Around the mouth should be cleaned daily.
South Russian Sheepdog breeders
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