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Black Russian Terrier | Caucasian Ovtcharka | Central Asian Shepherd | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka | Samoyed |
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| physical traits | - large - robust - powerful - massive | - large - athletic - powerful - muscular - bear-like | - large - thick boned - powerfully muscled - robust - sturdy - athletic | - small - sturdy | - rugged - muscular - hard-working - much endurance |
| types | ... | ... | long and short hair | ... | ... |
| colors | - black - black with a few ashen gray hairs | - any/various agouti grays - mostly light to rust colored tones - rust colored - silver - straw - yellow - white - white with gray - earth colored - striped - spotted - piebald | - white - black - gray - straw - ginger (rusty) - gray-brown - reddish brown - brindled - piebald - ticked - speckled | - any except white black - black and tan - brown - brown and tan - grey (wolf - silver) - red - fawn - cream - saddle - brindle. A little white on the fore chest and/or the toes is tolerated | - white - cream - bisquit - white and bisquit |
| personality/ temperament | - intelligent - confident - adaptable - reliable - willing - calm - courageous - endurance - lively - reserved/suspicious around strangers. some may not be good with other pets. some can be insecure - lack confidence - nasty | - strong-willed - brave - obedient - loyal - vigilant - hardy - balanced - intelligent - very alert - calm nature - spirited - headstrong - gentle with family but ferocious toward and suspicious and distrustful of strangers- will | - fearless - confident - well-balanced - calm - proud - independent - endurance - protective - hard-working. distrustful or can be unfriendly toward strangers. some may be cowardly. | - even-tempered - lively - friendly - easy-going - alert to strangers | - affectionate - good-natured - intelligent - friendly - alert - hearty - adaptable - active - devoted - obedient - independent - enjoys human companionship |
| maintenance/ special needs | - medium - easy to train | - socialize early - requires careful socialization - strict discipline - patient consistent training - some not good with other pets - not for city life - requires room to run | - Requires extensive socialization - patience to train - tail and ears may be cropped or docked - not easily trained for high levels of obedience - highly intelligent in problem solving - requires well fenced yards and will bark with the sound | brush regularly | - constant brushing - exercise - needs attention - sheds alot - matts easily - unhappy left alone for long periods - requires patience when obedience training |
| nickname | - Chornyi Terrier - Tchiorny Terrier - Blackie - Terrier Noir Russe - Schwarze Russische Terrier | - Caucasian Sheepdog - Caucasian Shepherd Dog - Caucasian Mountain Dog - Kavkazskaia Ovtcharka | - Middle-Asian Ovtcharka - Mid-Asian Shepherd - Middle Asian Shepherd - Central Asia Shepherd Dog - Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka | - Russian Colored Bichon - Russian Lap Dog | - Samoiedskaia Sabaka - Samoyedskaya 'Sammy' - Samoyedskaya |
| origination | Russia | Russia, Caucasian Republic | Russia and Central Asian Republics | Russia | Russia |
| bred for | - watch dog - military guard dog | livestock guarding | - protecting cattle and herds from predators - caravans and property of owner - sentry dogs | gifts of nobility | - guarding - reindeer herding |
| identifying traits | ... | ... | ... | appears disheveled due to the profuse hair | - all white - fluffy - dark eyed with erect ears |
| height | ... | ... | 27.56+ (inch) | 7.87~10.5 (inch) | 16~22 (inch) |
| weight | (lbs) | 99~154 (lbs) | ... | ~3.39 (lbs) | 44~66 (lbs) |
| height for male | 27~30 (inch) | 25.5~27 (inch) | ... | ... | ... |
| height for female | 26~29 (inch) | 24.5~25.5 (inch) | ... | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - any climate - companion - security - watchdog | - livestock guarding - watchdog - security - tracking - companion (with proper upbringing) - cooler climates - | - livestock guarding - cold weather | - children - elderly - family - companionship - other pets | - house or apartment (with daily exercise) - cooler weather - companionship - family - watchdog - protection |
| good with kids? | no | always supervise, may confuse childrens rough play and forcefullly defend its own | good with kids if raised with them. will protect kids from outsiders. not good for divorce situtations | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | slow to mature | - one of the earliest species of dog. there are variations of the breed based on region they are from. those from the former Turkmen SSR in Tadzhikistan in the mountain regions of the Pamirs and of Uzbekistan and South Kazakhstan are more long-haired - | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 10~11 (year) | 10~11 (year) | 11~14 (year) | 10~15 (year) | 12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - uk - arba-(working dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) | - fci-(molossoid breeds dog group)arba-('Caucasian Sheepdog' - working dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) | - Russian Kennel Federation and Central Asian Shepherd Club of Russia (country of origin- guarding - sentry - molossoid breeds) - fci - (molossoid breeds) - ukc - (guarding dog group) - saku - arba - (working dog group) - aukc - nzkc - (u | natbc | - akc-(working dog group) - fci-(Nordic sledge dog group) - ukc-(northern dog group) - uk-(pastoral dog group) - saku-(herding dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) |
| hair type | - thick - tousled - luxurious - slightly wavy - 1.5- 4"long - doublecoated - outercoat-coarse - undercoat-soft - | ... | ... | - dense - thick - profuse - silky - soft and supple - forming large curls or very wavy. large curls are preferred. undercoat well developed. Not forming a parting in the back. head has well developed beard and moustaches. | - double coated - fluffy - luxurious - weather resistant - harsh hair with soft - thick - woolly undercoat |
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