For centuries dogs similar to the Caucasian mountain dogs have served shepherds in the Caucasus Mountains as livestock guardian dogs, defending sheep from predators, mainly wolves and human sheep-thieves. Th… See more

The Caucasian Ovcharka is a large dog, usually weighing 45–70 kg (99–154 lb). The preferred height at the withers is in the range 67–70 cm (26–28 in) for bitches, and 72–75 cm (28–30 in) for dogs; the minimum heights an… See more