How long does a Caucasian Shepherd Dog live?

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog has a life span of 15–20 years.

How big does a Caucasian Shepherd Dog get?

Males weigh 50–100 kg and females 45–70 kg. Height ranges from 64–75 cm.

Is the Caucasian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?

No, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Foundation Stock Service

Height 68–75 cm 64–70 cm
Weight 50–100 kg 45–70 kg
Life span 15–20 years
Exercise 60 min/day

Fearless
Confident
Protective
Independent
Calm
Territorial

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Russia, Caucasus Mountains (ancient/19th century). Males weigh 50–100 kg and females 45–70 kg. It stands 64–75 cm tall. It typically lives 15–20 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a large and powerful breed of dog from the Caucasus Mountains region. These dogs are large in size, with a thick double coat to protect them from the cold. They have a regal bearing, with a proud and confident demeanor. They are highly intelligent and loyal, making them excellent guard dogs. They are courageous and alert, with an instinct to protect their family and property. They are highly trainable, but require firm and consistent training.

Group: Foundation Stock Service
Origin: Russia, Caucasus Mountains (ancient/19th century)
Coat: medium double · Grey, Fawn, Reddish-brown, Brindle, Piebald, and White
Also known as: Caucasian Ovcharka, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Kavkazskaya Ovcharka, and Kaukasische Schäferhund
Recognized by: FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 68f47c5a-5115-47cd-9849-e45d3c378f12

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Caucasian Shepherd Dog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from molosserdogs.com dailypaws.com furrycritter.com dimensions.com

Caucasian Shepherd Dog FAQ

How long does a Caucasian Shepherd Dog live?: The Caucasian Shepherd Dog has a life span of 15–20 years.
How big does a Caucasian Shepherd Dog get?: Males weigh 50–100 kg and females 45–70 kg. Height ranges from 64–75 cm.
Is the Caucasian Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?: No, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Caucasian Shepherd Dog in?: The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/68f47c5a-5115-47cd-9849-e45d3c378f12. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/68f47c5a-5115-47cd-9849-e45d3c378f12"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/68f47c5a-5115-47cd-9849-e45d3c378f12/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.