Breed history
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog, often called the Caucasian Ovcharka or Caucasian Mountain Dog, is a beloved breed with a rich history.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog (Caucasian Ovcharka) is an ancient livestock guardian breed from the Caucasus Mountains region, spanning Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and southern Russia. For centuries, these massive dogs protected flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, and human thieves in some of the world's most rugged mountain terrain. Different regional types developed—the heavier, longer-coated mountain type and the lighter, shorter-coated steppe type. The breed served as a Soviet military and border patrol dog during the 20th century.