What about a russian? (Working Dogs)

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Are russian's good with kids are they good companoins?do they bark alot?If anyone can give me info i will greatly appreciate it Thanx!!!

-- Stephanie (aubrey56@maine.rr.com), October 18, 2001

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Response to What about a russian?

Are you talking about a human or a wolfhound? Tana

-- Tana Cothran (tana@getgoin.net), October 18, 2001.

I meant dog.

-- Stephanie (aubrey56@maine.rr.com), October 18, 2001.

Stephanie, there are a number of breeds of dogs that are "russian." Can you give us more information on the particular "russian" you are intersted in?

-- Laura Rae Jensen (lrjensen@nwlink.com), October 19, 2001.

My Rottweiler is not a Russian breed, but he is a VERY GOOD worker! He's extremely obedient, muscular, and trainable. He learned to pull a cart in just a few days.

I love my Rottweiler and am confused as to why they have such a reputation for being vicious. They *are* powerful, but all of them that I've met have been really good natured.

-- Justin Shelton (justinshelton@netscape.net), October 19, 2001.


Hi, Stephanie, There are 3 Russian breeds (often collectively known as Ovcharkas: the Central Asian Ovcharka, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. They were bred over a great deal of the area that comprises Central Asia and surrounding territories, and now have spread all over the world. They are big dogs whose main function was to safeguard livestock and families. They are good companions, good livestock guardian dogs, but are not primarily pets. They can be very serious in defending their territory so they are a great responsibility. If you need a working dog, and can care properly for a big dog who can become a fierce guardian, then consider the Russian breeds. If you are primarily looking for a pet, there are many easier breeds. We have both Central Asians and one Caucasian and have had for quite a few years. They do bark if something is close to their territory. One of the downsides to the breeds is that some of them bark a lot, if out at night. Some hardly bark at all. Please write to me personally, if you like, or go to our web page at http://circlezfarms.org to see a lot of photos of CAO's and CO's as well as breed information and history. They are great dogs, but not for everyone. Best, Pril circlez@pldi.net

-- Pril Zahorsky (circlez@pldi.net), March 03, 2002.


Some people dont understand history

The former Soviet Union occupied with Force Various countries. Such as all of Central asian republics,Ukraine and the Caucasus mountains.

While they were there they took native Central asian breeds and others back to Russia.

Now 70 years later no more occupied force rule and the countries are free as their own.

Central asian Ovcharka is a russian slavic name given to native dogs 70 years ago. Ovcharka is NEVER used in native areas of these dogs.

Names such as Alabai-Tobet Koochee are used.

Thus the 3 Ovcharka breeds were NEVER Russian Breeds

The REAL Russian Breeds native to RUSSIa are the Borzoi-Russian Wolfhound Moscow toy terrier Black Russian terrier Moscow Watch dog Russian Bolonka

Please visit my web page dedicated to one Central asian dog breed and one type of the variety found in Central asia http://www.centralasianshepherd.com

P>s Ovcharka = Mongrel in many areas of the World due to the Russian quick retreat in 91 they left beind thier GSD patrol dogs which later interbred with native Alabais thus forming a "Ovcharka"

100 years ago this breed was named "asiatic Mastiff" by a English Explorer named Wynn who later wrote the much wanted volumes " "history of the Mastiffs" hISATOlpoert

-- J De Palma (dogoflegends@yahoo.com), March 19, 2002.


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