The Caucasus Mountains area is rough, mountainous country. The herdsmen of the steppes and mountains needed a dog sturdy enough to stand up to both the predators of the region and the harsh winters.

Just like small dogs sometimes tend to have the Napoleon complex, where they're unaware of their size and usually have a big bark and no bite—like some Chihuahas—some big dogs are the opposite, also ...

The Caucasian Ovcharka is a little-known breed whose roots trace back to the Caucasus mountains. Also known as the Caucasian shepherd dog, this pup was bred to work in rocky terrain, but is starting ...

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