South Russian Shepherd Dog

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Size: Extra-Large
Other Names: Yuzhnorusskaya Ovcharka, Youzhak
Country of Origin: Ukraine / southern Russia
Accreditation:
United Kennel Club (UKC): Guardian Dog and Herding Dog

The South Russian Shepherd Dog is a giant, long-coated livestock guardian, usually white, with a coarse, tousled coat that hides a leaner frame than the outline suggests. The ears are small and the tail is long.

A long-coated livestock guardian for land; serious coat work, night barking, and no fit for a small apartment.

The South Russian Shepherd Dog is a flock guardian from the steppes of Ukraine and southern Russia. It lived with sheep against wolves and thieves. The UKC classes it as a Guardian Dog and Herding Dog.

Height: Male: 25 inches and up; Female: 24 inches and up
Weight: 75–110 pounds
Color: White, white and yellow, or pale gray
Coat: Long, coarse, and tousled, with a dense undercoat
Lifespan: 9–11 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

This is an independent, territorial guardian. It is typically devoted to its own household and reserved with strangers. It needs space and a role.

Training

Socialize early and keep the rules quiet and firm.

Care and grooming

Brush the long coat several times a week so it does not felt.

Shedding

Seasonal and heavy.

Health

As with other large guardians, hip dysplasia can occur. Keep the dog lean.

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