South Russian Ovcharka Dog
INTRODUCTION
The South Russian Ovtcharka is robust and lean with massive bone structure and strongly developed musculature. This dog is loyal and energetic, easygoing, and protective of the people they know and love. They are confident and fearless—which can sometimes get them into trouble—but they’re always up for a good time.A large and powerful herding dog, the South Russian Ovcharka has a profuse, woolly coat that is mostly white, though may have shades of yellow and grey. Their strength and stamina allow them to patrol their territory for hours on end, while their defensive nature ensures they will not hesitate to defend their flock from any potential threat.
They are fiercely protective of their home and family, so are often seen as guard dogs within Ukraine and Russia
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- UPDATE: 10/11/2022
HABITAT : The South Russian Ovcharka is a large, long-haired, white sheepdog
TEMPERAMENT : Balanced, Lively, Active, Nervous.
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Herding
SOCIAL UNIT : South Russian
LOCATIONS : In Europe
STATUS / POPULATION : STATUS: A large and powerful herding dog
POPULATION:
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They are loyal and active with their people, and they can be great with children. They tend to be possessive of their food, toys, and bed
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: South Russian Owtcharka , South Russian Sheepdog , South Russian Shepherd Dog , Youzhnorusskya ovcharka , Youzhak , Ioujnorousskaïa Ovtcharka
Scientific name: -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Gray & White, Grey, Deadgrass, White & Yellow
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COAT TYPE
straight , coarse, stand off coat with well developed undercoat
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LIFE SPAN
9–11 years.
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Males: 25-26 inches
Females: 24-25 inches. -
TAIL
The tail falls at rest, reaching the hock.
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WEIGHT
Male. Male: 48–50 kg
Female: 48–50 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Considered a medium to high maintenance breed
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction:
Gestation period: -
LITTER SIZE
3 - 5 puppies.
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LOOK A LIKE
Gos d'Atura Catala dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1790
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ORIGIN
Russia, Ukraine, Soviet Union
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DISTRIBUTION
All around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families: South Russian Ovcharka
Species: Ovcharka -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Carnivores
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TO HUMANS
This dog is loyal and energetic, easygoing to human
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AS A PET
Yes
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
