Human orientation
Average rating: devoted to family, mistrustful of strangers. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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South Russian shepherd dog
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History of the South Russian Sheepdog breed
Origin: Russia
An indigenous breed of the south of Russia, which grazed and guarded flocks in the steppes. It is believed that it could have been formed by mixing local sheepdogs with greyhounds. The UKC International Register recognized her in 1996 under the name "South Russian Shepherd Dog".
The South Russian shepherd dog is a large (at least 61-64 cm) guard and herding dog with long, coarse, dense fur that can cover the eyes. Serious, distrustful of others, dominant. Needs an experienced owner, space and strict socialization.
SizeBig
OriginRussia
Life is nearby
This is a dog for an experienced owner with a spacious area and a strong fence, not for an apartment.
Walks
High: space, walks and tasks.
Training
Independent and dominant, requires early socialization, strong leadership and consistency. Excessive excitability and timidity in the breed are undesirable.
Care
The coat is long, coarse, with a thick undercoat, needs regular combing, sheds more often. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
A strong guarding instinct and size require strict supervision of contact with children, especially strangers.
Other animals
Territorial and dominant, so acquaintances with other dogs are cautious.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-low rating: independent and dominant.
Zooaggression
Low score: territorial and dominant.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Low rating: Long coarse coat requires constant grooming.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there is little reliable data on hereditary diseases of the South Russian Shepherd breed, so the results of examinations of both parents should be requested in writing.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: the growth and load of the dog of the "Southern Russian Shepherd" breed is coordinated with its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
The condition of the eyes and heart is included in the routine examination. The schedule of in-depth checks is coordinated with the veterinarian and the breed club. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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