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The Caucasian Ovtcharka (loosely translated "Sheepdog" or "Shepherd's dog") is naturally protective, alert, aggressive (as opposed to vicious), affectionate, sensitive, wanting to please, intelligent, independent, aloof and/or distrustful of strangers. Males can be male-dog aggressive and may need to be kept separate from other males of similar dominance, although I see them constantly take unbelievable amounts of "static" from female dogs. (I have to laugh as Rudi and Soyuznik just seem to roll their eyes and sigh as our female stock dogs play tug-of-war with the manes on these big boys and, in general, take advantage of their good natures). This breed seems to be quite malleable and can, depending on how the dog is socialized, become anything from a therapy dog visiting nursing homes to a fierce guard who will answer to no one other than his owner. And, although you should never leave a small child alone with any dog (I'm sure you have heard of the tragedy where a Pomeranian killed a baby while the mother was in the kitchen warming a bottle), there are many families with children who absolutely love their Caucasians, and are loved absolutely in return.
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