South Russian Ovcharka
Breed Information |
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| Name | South Russian Ovcharka |
| Other names | Ioujnorousskaïa Ovtcharka, South Russian Sheepdog, Ukrainian Ovcharka, Yuzhak, South Ukrainian Ovcharka, South Russian Shepherd Dog |
| Origin |
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| Breed Group | Herding |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 9-11 years |
| Temperament |
Active Balanced Courageous Lively Nervous |
| Height |
Male: 25 inches (65 cm) Female: 24 inches (62 cm) |
| Weight | 108-110 pounds (48-50 kg) |
| Colors |
Grey Gray & White White White & Yellow Deadgrass |
| Litter Size | 3-5 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Russia
Ukraine
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
5 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
3 stars The South Russian Ovtcharka is not recommended for apartment life. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
3 stars |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
4 stars Fierce, distrustful of strangers, and dominant in character, the South Russian Shepherd Dog is capable of adjusting to a wide variety of climatic conditions and temperatures. |
| Grooming |
4 stars |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
2 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars Moderately Easy Training: The Mudi is average when it comes to training. Results will come gradually. |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
South Russian Ovcharka Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Chloe |
| 02 | Tucker | Bella |
| 03 | Bear | Coco |
| 04 | Jack | Sasha |
| 05 | Louie | Abbie |
| 06 | Teddy | Ellie |
| 07 | Henry | Emma |
| 08 | Oscar | Stella |
| 09 | Dexter | Maggie |
| 10 | Bailey | Maya |
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Overview |
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The South Russian Shepherd Dog is a dog of above average size and robust constitution, with a thick, dense, double coat. The breed is lean, but with massive bone structure and strongly developed musculature. Secondary sex characteristics are strongly marked, with the males being stronger, more massive and more courageous than the females. Fierce, distrustful of strangers, and dominant in character, the South Russian Shepherd Dog is capable of adjusting to a wide variety of climatic conditions and temperatures. |
History |
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The history of the South Russian Shepherd Dog is shrouded in antiquity. There are many variations in the descriptions of their origin that are available. One thing seems certain; this is a native Russian breed, directly descended from the wolf, with additions of local shepherd dogs and sighthounds. They were used as flock herders and guardians in the Russian steppes. The South Russian Shepherd Dog was originally recognized on January 1, 1996 by the United Kennel Club as the South Russian Ovcharka. Effective January 1, 2009, the breed name was changed to South Russian Shepherd Dog, and the breed moved from the Guardian Dog Group to the Herding Dog Group. |
