Caucasian Mountain Dog

The Caucasian Mountain Dog/Caucasian Ovcharka (which i reffer them to as the "King of Watch/Guard Dogs" are flock guardian dogs that originated 2000 years ago in the Caucasian Mountains between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. These dogs are assertive, strong-willed, alert, hardy and courageous. Unless properly trained and socialized, they may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies. Everything and everyone who belongs to the household including children, cats and other dogs will be conciderd as family to this breed and they'll protect them with their life . They need lots of exercise and an owner who knows how to handle them. Their headstrong, self-thinking nature and tendencies to nocturnal barking and digging can be problematic. They have a thick, dense, weather resistant coat with profuse feathering. These dogs weigh 99 to 154 lbs. and stand 25-28" at the shoulders.
According to the Caucasian Mountain Dog Club of America