bcgal: does anyone own a "thunderhawk-caucasian" dog? how are their temperments?
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Answer by Katie
Thunderhawk Caucasians is a kennel name! They're one of the only ethical breeders in North America who breed purebred CO.
My CO is from ThunderHawk, and I swear by their breeding program. They produce some of the loveliest, fiercely protective, and most wonderful dogs I've ever had the privilege of meeting.
When I got my CO from them, "ThunderHawk's Royal Spice" (AKA Jade) I had access to 24/7 'puppy support'. ANYTHING that I had a question about, the breeder is just a phone call away. She is the woman who WROTE THE BOOK on these dogs – my copy sits well-loved and dog-eared on my bedside table.
Filed away in my filing cabinet is my 100% money-back written guarantee for genetic health/temperament, signed by both myself and the breeder – FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE DOG. And if there are any genetic or temperament flaws that make themselves visible, I can get my money back AND KEEP THE DOG. If that isn't faith in one's breeding program, I don't know what is.
Elke M is right – not for the inexperienced owner. Also right in saying that when you have a CO from ThunderHawk, even if you're a jumpy person, you sleep like the dead at night. This is the same dog that has protected me, my partner, and our house against threats with hellish ferocity, but is currently flopped down on her back in the living room with her tongue hanging out a country mile while my partner Paul rubs her belly. If you want/need serious protection AND a loving companion, you can really only go with ThunderHawk.
The correct website is http://www.thunderhawkcaucasians.com .
I write about my experiences as an owner of a ThunderHawk CO on my blog http://ktjade.weebly.com/.
Hope that helps! Katie
Answer by Elke M
It's called a Caucasian Ovcharka. The Thunderhawk is the name of the kennel where they breed them.
I used to own one for 10 years. Let me tell you this dog was awesome. But it is not a dog for an inexperienced dog owner. I had a female that topped out at a weight of 160 pounds. Very protective over their owners !!!!! A great dog for the family, but very scary for strangers.
No need to be scared with this dog around if you have it in the house.
The smartest dog I have ever had. Lots of hair, need lots of brushing. I would get another one in a heartbeat.
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John Mendoza says
We bought ours from Tamara 20 years ago, named him “Attila”. He was the best dog I ever had. Smart, protective, obedient and healthy. We got him at 9 weeks and had him for 11years and 10 months. We live in the country, in southern Mississippi and I loved to be in the woods…so did Attila. He knew when to stay close to me and when he could roam, I never had to tell him. No matter where he was in the woods and I wanted him to come home, I yelled
“Come” only once and he came running. If Tamara is no longer in the business of breeding these dogs, that is truly sad…she was the best.
chris catena says
Tamara
Hey Tamara it is Chris Catena from Westside Muscle please give email me we are looking for another Sasha.
Chris.
RussianDog says
We haven’t seen Mrs Tamara Follett on our website for quite a while. Probably she is not in this business anymore. You may want to see our list of currently active Caucasian Shepherd breeders in the US.
stephen cohen says
I have tried to send them e-mail and yet it keeps bouncing back. Do you have a phone number where I may call them? My phone number is 213-819-1171 you can text me if you desire.
Sukita Dennis says
I am saving up now to purhase a Thunderhawk Causcian now. I have read everything I could get my hands on regarding these majestic beautiful dogs. I owned 2 Rotties. Now I own a Cocker Spaniel. I have fallen in love with these dogs I live alone in the city eith a fairly nice size yard but the neighborhood has changed alot of people are moving to suburbia leaving the neighborhood to become bad I need a dog that I know will protect me and my 3 year old granddaughter when we walk or ride or bikes.
Katie says
Quick clarification: If you want/need serious protection AND a loving companion and are buying from NORTH AMERICA, go with ThunderHawk.
Didn't want to snub our ethical international breeders out there :)
Jessica says
Do you know if they are still actively breeding g?
RussianDog says
Hi Jessica, we don’t have news from ThunderHawk Caucasians for quite a while. Looks like they don’t breed anymore. You may probably want to visit their Facebook page.
Tamara Follett says
See our new website at: http://www.ThunderHawkCaucasians.com — it is a highly informative website.
Best Regards,
Tamara Follett
ThunderHawk Caucasians
admin says
You can post in our your-dog section in the vein of My Admirable Ovcharkas….
Please provide some nice pictures of your dogs and send your post to our email.
ashlee says
Hi Tamara Follett
what kind of dog food do you guys feed the caucasin mountin dog ?
and what kind of dog treats do you give them ?
Angela says
I have been trying to email an application for a puppy and it keeps bouncing back. How can I email this application to you?
Sincerely,
Angela
LJ says
Before purchasing any puppy, you check out the breeder and his/her kennel first!
In this case, Google: Tamara Follett
I found this link:
https://goo.gl/B1hj6r
I stopped my research after reading this blog. I hope people find the info helpful with their breeder research.
chieky says
@LJ… Anyone that would not recognize Ms. Follett’s name in any discussion on Caucasian Ovcharkas or that would question her expertise in this area flatly does not know anything about the breed. LJ… this CLEARLY includes you.
The “blog” that LJ refers to really does not contain a cogent point but is for some unknown reason written in a manner to imply some impropriety regarding Thunderhawk’s/Tamara Follett’s background. In all likely hood, LJ is associated with an unethical breeder or scammer. Tamara has shown a light on many unethical and dishonest practices surrounding this breed and as such has drawn ire from such ilk.
Ms. Follett has worked diligently to assure this magnificent breed stays pure and has protected many owners from getting scammed. She has saved many dogs from bad owners and in some cases death sentences… I know, I own one of her rescues. Tamara remains THE leading authority on this breed in NA if not in the world. She may be seen in several National Geographic and IKF documentaries on the breed.
Jessica says
Tamara Follett,
I have been considering purchasing a CO for some time, and I was wondering if you were still actively breeding, and if not, I would like a recommendation to another reputable breeder. I have seen many questionable sources for a CO, and do not wish to encourage unethical breeders.
Many thanks,
Jessica
GitEmGang says
MUTTS are NEVER predictable…which,of course,is the whole POINT of purebred dogs.
lissalp1980 says
Wow, I have never heard of this breed before, but on the websites they look beautiful!
Best thing to do is check with breeders of this type of dog, good luck!!
JRW says
I have never heard of it so had to look it up. Sounds like a really powerful dog. This website has lots of info on them.
PBarnfeather says
I'm just trying to figure out what a 'Thunderhawk-Caucasian' dog is.
Thunderhawk might be an Indian totem maybe from the Caucasus mountains in Russia.
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