6. Ovtcharka Caucasian
Average Cost: $2,000.*
Georgia is the origin country.
The Soviet Union bred the Caucasian Shepherd Dog in Georgia as a working dog. Azerbaijani and Georgian Shepherd Dog breeds were selected by Soviet breeders to develop the CSD, also known as the Caucasian Mountain Dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, or Nagazi.
Ovtcharka © Evdoha_spb / Shutterstock Caucasian
In the Caucasus Mountains, shepherds once protected cattle thousands of years ago, which is where shepherd dogs generally got their start. Ovcharka is a large boy. He is almost as large as a St. Bernard, weighing up to 220 pounds (females can weigh up to 180 pounds). There is a maximum 12-year lifespan.
Because of its bold and protective temperament, this breed should not be “taken lightly,” according to the American Kennel Club. A few breeders on YouTube assert that a Caucasian Ovcharka can take down a wolf. That is definitely the case; however, since Ovcharkas are strong-willed dogs, it is preferable to keep them away from any potential threats or conflicts.
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