South Russian Shepherd

Alternative Breed Name: Youjnorousskaïa Ovtcharka South Russian Sheepdog Ukrainian Ovcharka Yuzhak South Ukrainian Ovcharka South Russian Shepherd Dog

Country of origin Soviet Union

Life expectancy 12-15 years

Height Males: 65-66 cm, Females: 62-66 cm

Weight Males: 48-50 kg, Females: 48-50 kg

Hair length Long-haired

Hair color white, straw, gray, grey-white

Group for children, guarding dogs, watchdogs

Litter size From 4 to 5 puppies

Experience required Experience required

South Russian Shepherd Personality Temperament

Level of aggression Moderate (3/5)

Energy Very high (5/5)

Trainability Very high (5/5)

Shedding Very high (5/5)

Maintenance High (4/5)

Friendliness Below average (2/5)

Health Good (4/5)

Maintenance cost Above average (4/5)

Tolerance to separation For moderate periods of time (3/5)

Intelligence High (4/5)

Level of noise Low (2/5)

Guarding skills Excellent (5/5)

Price

Facts about South Russian Shepherd

Considered one of the most dangerous breeds in the world.

Description

The South Russian Shepherd dogs are shaggy warriors that have proven themselves as professional guardians of their owners' peace of mind and well-being. Having a serious nature and an innate suspicion of trespassers, these sheepdogs never get into conflicts without a reason. The only thing you have to take into account when having a South Russian Shepherd dog at home is the breed's tendency to be proactive and to think for the owner in critical situations. The breed was created to look like a sheep so that wolves couldn’t tell the difference between a dog and a flock from afar. The animal was never sheared so that a shield of matted hair protected it from the teeth of predators. The modern appearance of the breed differs from the original version. At the beginning of the last century, the furry giants almost disappeared but was restored later. These dogs don’t like to jump and swim but they do like to run and dig holes. The breed isn’t too numerous, 70% of all the dogs live in Ukraine.