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South Russian Ovcharka Dog Breed
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The South Russian Ovcharka is not for everyone. This very large breed can be dominant, wary of strangers, and is very lively making him difficult to care for. He is a great guardian breed however and would do well guarding cattle or flocks of sheep.
Group:
Flock Guardian;
Color:
Mainly white but also white and yellow, straw color, grayish (ashen gray) and other shades of gray; white lightly marked with gray, gray speckled
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South Russian Ovcharka Breed Character
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The South Russian Ovcharka has the tendency to show dominant behavior, so he needs a more dominant owner to train him. This breed needs extensive socialization at an early stage to avoid any aggression problems due to his dominant nature.
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South Russian Ovcharka Breed Temperament
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Protective, possessive, but obedient, this breed does not do well in the average household. He is good with other animals, however he should not be trusted around small and very passive pets. The South Russian Ovcharka requires acreage to thrive. If not given proper work and stimulation, this breed will become very bored making him a tyrant.
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South Russian Ovcharka Breed Training
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The South Russian Ovcharka requires firm and consistent training as he can be very independent and can have a short attention span. Given a dominant trainer/handler, this breed can do exceptionally well.
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South Russian Ovcharka Breed Activity
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The South Russian Ovcharka requires a large area, most likely acreage. He should be given a job, preferably guarding animals. This breed will not do well in an apartment or the average household.
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