Caucasian Shepherd Dog’s mission in life “is to protect and defend, and they will do whatever is necessary to achieve that mission.” These words of Tamara Follett, a well-known Caucasian Ovcharka breeder, make a good introduction to this video.
“Their protective reaction, Tamara explains on her website, is termed in the standard "actively defensive". Read, the dog will attack anyone, repeat anyone, that he perceives to be a threat to his home or family.
In every respect, the responsibility required to effectively control this breed is that needed for a loaded gun with the safety off. You don't leave it laying around, you know where it is every minute, you know who is in control of it and that they have been trained in the proper and safe handling of it, and you keep and maintain it in a controlled manner.”
Vambo, the victim, shares his experience: I was attacked by a Caucasian Ovcharka and had very serious wounds. It was unprovoked. The owner had it off the lead and it had NO RECALL and was unable to pull it back by the collar because of its strength. Now the dog will probably be destroyed because the owner is too lazy to train it properly.
Please don’t get one of these dogs unless you are prepared to train it. They are VERY dangerous when owned by the wrong sort of people. Not even an apology and I could have been killed.
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Some of your comments:
Jordan B: First guard dog video I've seen where the dogs actually knock the people to the ground. Great video and an awesome Caucasian Mountain dog breed.
AllForDogs: Awesome video. One of the strongest dog breeds.
Andreas Nordim: What is this? Bunch of skinheads wanting a "coon dog" That dog is dangerous no doubt at that, no limits whatsoever? For the purpose of guarding a highly sensitive military installation yes he would be ok, for any other purpose he is just a dangerous dog ??
prab singh: I wouldn't want to be the guys who ate getting tested on full body armor or not. one wrong move and dog get to the face or neck it's game over. Savage, savage dog. makes other breeds look weak.
James Dean: Strongest dog breed! and yet there are some idiots who think a pitbull would have a chance against these beasts hahah.
CroMisanthropy 1488: I don't know why is there so much hatred about pit bulls!? These dogs are stronger than pit bulls of course, but the pit bull is the strongest dog for his size. If pit bulls were taller with the same stamina and same look, they would be a lot stronger than Caucasian Mountain dogs. But you can't compare pit bulls which are smaller dogs with smaller teeth, if this caucasian just jump on the pit bull, they couldn't get this dog from him just because of weight.
There are cases where pit bulls run away from these dogs as much as they can and wait till Caucasians get tired because they are too big, and then attack them. But if they are bitten by Caucasians at the beginning of the fight, pits would lose.
P.S. I'm talking about game breed Pits. Even there are cases where even Amstaffs beat down dogs like this or other bigger dogs. I remember the story about Amstaff called Zirus that beaten Šarplaninac dog which is very very similar to the Caucasian shepherd
crotchrocket00: German and other shepherds drag you to the ground, Caucasians are like... RAMMING SPEED!
Actually, GSD's are one of the smartest dogs in the world. While Caucasians are larger and have more force to attack, the only dog to that even has a chance to be smarter is a border collie.
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AB: Livestock guardians, including the Caucasian, are much smarter than the programmable dogs like Malinois, GSD, etc. LSGs look for a vulnerability like the unprotected throat...they don't attack padded arms. They need to be carefully taught, not trained or neglected, or they'll be a big liability rather than an asset.
I was considering a Caucasian Ovcharka but got a Maremma to be my protector instead. At a year old, she is beginning to growl at unsavory types. It's amazing what they can sense. I feel sorry for the sweet yet protective Caucasians that go to "tough guys" who need a vicious dog.
Rbuffdogs: These people (the agitators) must have a death wish, lol. Amazing attack style. I sure hope those muzzles stay on.
tcat 117: I have a friend that professionally trains guard dogs. I made a bet that I could evade one of his Caucasian shepherds. I should have taken a clue that he gave me a 5-minute head start. I ran into a big empty building and at 5:45 that friggin dog had me on the floor. Even with the protective suit on I got the living shit beat outta me. That beast slammed me against every nearby surface and shook me like a red-headed stepchild. I lost $20 and broke my nose.
Susana Luz Correia: These dogs are not for inexperienced or "soft" owners. The current trend of "positive reinforcement" does not work with them and you have to be old school in order to deal with your CO or CAO or Kangal. Those breeds are completely different from other, more known, powerful breeds like Pits, Rotts, etc. I give you a simple example: if they attack you can scream commands all you want, they will keep at it until you go there and physically pull them out. :)
Tamela Helms says
Wish people would quit blaming the breed and look at the person raising the animal. They can’t be blamed for something that they don’t even know because of neglect. The owner is the fault and they should be put down not the unknowingly animal….
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Sinnie says
When you can stop your dog attacking with one command said only once, then you have perfected it’s training. Any dog can be taught to attack, skill is not having to intervene to stop it.
Will says
Maremma is a good dog to have .I had two males before moving onto my female Caucasian. One of my Maremmas to date is the smartest dog I have ever owned (have owned Border Collies/Kelpies). But I understand he was a freak of nature even for a Maremma (from talking to other Maremma people). Maremmas are a good apprenticeship before moving to a Caucasian. Similar in the independent thinking and a lot smaller. However, completely different prey drives. But gives you an idea on how much time/socialisation is required for guardian dogs.
The CO is almost 8 months now. Amazing dog with her family (including baby) and also on her daily walks in town, but yes, if anyone comes in uninvited then there are problems. It is a dog you always need to know where it is and who is around you. You have to build your yard to suit your dog (2metre high walls with big land). I walked her to my in-laws the other night. Luckily, as I was at their house she was on a leash that i was holding. As she was playing with their dog a visitor popped around the side of the house, rather than through the front door. Even at just under 8 months, her bark/growl/lunge made him physically run away (which is something as where we live is a high dog attack country due to strays/no desexing). They are truly a dog that is a marshmallow in the sense that theyll physically spend their time hugging/licking you, but in a split second will turn to a devil when a perceived threat arises.
Training the owner to think like the dog and prevent problems i think is actually more important than training the dog. After all, a CO will not fully listen to you in a real time situation. But if youre environment is set up right (no unexpected visitors, high fencing, socialised, spends time with family, exercised), then it can make a very trusting family pet. In saying that, you should really need that level of protection. I have one due to one side of my family being in politics (not uncommon for bullets to be sent in the office).
James Long says
We have a Caucasian and we love this dog. He is 6 months old and weighs just over 100lbs. This breed is not accepting of strangers at all. I put two years of research into this breed before I got one and couldn’t be happier. This breed is not for anyone who just wants a big dog. You need to know what you are getting before you make the decision. Like any other breed, being an informed owner is the only chance for success.
RussianDog says
Wish you luck with your puppy. Please make sure that he accepts your leadership before he turns 8-9 months old. Try simple things like mixing food in his bowl with your hand when he eats or lifting him by his skin (if he’s not too heavy for you) like his mother used to.
Brian Burdick says
I had wanted to get a Caucasian shepherd but didn’t because of living in S. Florida. It would have been cruel to the dog because of the high temperatures here most of the year. Instead, I got a Turkish Sivas Kangal. It was the best decision I ever made. Koco is the most wonderful, loving laid back big boy you could ever want but not one to piss off!
I also have two cross breeds from the Dogo and Koco. I kept the runt of the litter, and even though he’s still the “runt”, he’s 105 lbs.His bigger brother, Tank, is 120 lbs and a very, VERY aggressive dog. He’s a real sweet heart though.
The best thing of all is that 4 houses around mine have been broken into and for some UNKNOWN REASON they have left my house alone!LOL
I LOVE ALL dogs, but my personal tastes go towards the Molosser breeds. Hell, I even think the Chinese Crested are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! My dogs are never off the leash when walking them and are NEVER left outside my property by themselves .Like my brothers of the Pitbull Tribe say ” Blame the deed, NOT the BREED!
Thank you all