The East-European Shepherd, often called the Russian German shepherd, is a Soviet dog variation of the German Shepherd. This Russian dog breed is larger and heavier built than its German ancestor. It has a powerful and muscular frame, a massive head with dark, oval shaped eyes, and long, vertical ears. Its medium length double coat is more dense to allow this Russian dog withstand cold winters. The usual coat colors are black, black and tan, black and red, brown, gray and red, sable, sometimes with a dark facial mask.
With its Russian name Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka (sheep dog in Russian), the East-European Shepherd remains one of the most popular watch and guard dogs in its native country. Outside Russia it is still not widely recognized and considered to be a rare dog breed.
The East-European Shepherd originated in 1920s-1930s as the result of crossbreeding German Shepherds with such Russian dog breeds as Caucasian dog, Central Asian dog and Laikas. The Soviet military, impressed by the German Shepherd’s working abilities, wanted to create a similar Russian dog more suited for the climate, with stronger body and bite. The development of this Russian German shepherd started in the Byelorussian region, and the breed was initially called the Byelorussian Owtcharka.
The East European Shepherd is probably the most intelligent of the Russian guard dogs (Caucasian dog, Central Asian dog, Russian Sheepdog, Russian Terrier, and Moscow dog). It has not only an honorable protective instinct but also a very well-balanced character. This Russian German shepherd is resistant and aggressive to strangers as well as fiercely loyal and affectionate to its family. It is very devoted and will protect its master at all costs.
When on guarding duty, the East European Shepherd usually keeps silence, which makes it a perfect watch dog. It is very trainable and obedient, making this breed a favorite of many professional dog trainers.
This Russian dog doesn’t have major health concerns though it may suffer from hip dysplasia and other common large dogs’ issues. Its life span is 10-14 years.
Owning the East European Shepherd doesn’t create big problems for an experienced owner. Anyway, this Russian guard dog should be socialized early and is not recommended to apartment families with very small children. It is rather a very good companion for active people, especially in a rural environment.
Measures:
Height: 24 to 30 inches (males 26-30, females 24-28)
Weight: 66 to 132 pounds (males 77-132, females 66-110)
Breed Names: East European Shepherd, Russian German shepherd, East European Ovcharka, Byelorussian Ovcharka, Byelorussian Owtcharka, Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka, Owczarek Wsohodnioeuropejski, East European Ovtcharka, VEO
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I am looking for oversized German SHEPHERD male
pup.
Anybody can help me.
I am staying in Delhi.
I am not interested in importing from outside lemme know
if anybody knows any thing in India.
Thanx
Rahul
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Hello Jelena,
i am Rajiv,l interested to buy east european shepherd, how can u help me
my mail id is rbj...@gmail.com
william lgardjr says:
10/25/2010 at 8:15 pm
could you please tell me if there are any breeders for the russian germenan shepard in the united states i would really like to have one perferebly a male and a female
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I couldn’t find one here, so I am going to bring it from Belarus.Let me know if you want one too
Hello admin,
Can i know the life expentency of East European Shepherd.
I own this breed, a male.
I purchased him from a dog breeder from Bangalore, India.
I love him. He is very friendly, playfull and obedient.
And best thing about him if someone else offers him meat and I say no then he wont even go close to the meat or trt to eat it.
and please do send a reply on my email id..
RAVI
India
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Hi!
My name is Jelena, I’m a breeder of East European Shepherd dog. My nursery is located in Latvia (Europe).
In February there was coupling between best representatives in our dog nursery, between true and real samples of the Eastereuropean shepperd species. The puppies are attended in the end of april.
All my dogs are officially checked for health conditions and have no genetic desieases.
The puppies will be sold with an FCI pedigree (0 group).
The East European Shepperd is rather big and massive, and besides being an excellent guard dog, it is also a devoted friend and companion, a thinking dog, easy to train.
Welcome to our homepage.
With best regards,
Jelena
Hi Jelena,
I am living in USA, but I am very interesting to by East Europian male puppy.Can you help me to have this dog?
Best regards, Valentina.
Hi Valentina,
The address provided by Jelena has probably changed, and is rejected by mail system.
Please try to contact her via their site http://veo-ksaro.lv
Admin I visited websites you mentioned but did not find what I am looking for (Long coat East-European Shepherd). Thats why I asked you. If you know any please let me know.
Regard
Vishant Yadav
Dear Vishant Yadav,
Long coat East European Shepherds are defective by standarts of the breed, so you would not be able to find a nursery with Long coat EES, I am sure.
Brg,
Jelena
Hi,
I want to import both male and female puppies (obviously from different parents)of Russian German Shepherd. Could you please tell me any good breeder. Looking forward to your reply.
Regards
Vishant Yadav
New Delhi
India
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hello,
I am from kerala in India .i have been having dogs for the past 20 years which is to say that i know to take very good care of dogs. i am very impressed with russian german shepherd’s size and character.i would like to import a male and a female from two different mothers. i would like the male dog should be an extra large body with heavy bones and massive head.color should be with black and rich in tan.please guide me and help so that i dont fall in the wrong hands. awaiting your response
regards
prakash
Check with Russian breeders http://www.dogterminal.com/kennel_pf.php?lang=USA&kid=Lyubimyy_Drug
Here you can find some more http://www.eurobreeder.com/breeds/vostochno_evropeiskaia_ovcharka.html
The only way you’ll get one of these dogs is to get it imported – as far as I know. We got ours imported from Europe just a few months ago, and he was worth every dollar we paid for him. Just a note: if you’re interested in these dogs getting ready for a high price tag. He’s such a beauty though, he has a black and silver agouti colored plush coat. And he’s a very- very big boy. He’s very intelligent too. He’s made such a great companion!
Thank you, Nicole. Could you please share your experience in more details and send us a picture of your puppy. We’ll be glad to publish it in My dog & Me section for all our readers.
bonjour, je recherche un berger allemand de russie. Je suis de belgique et je ne trouve pas de chien de ce type. pouvez vous m’indiquer ou je pourrai en trouver un? merci
Vous pouvez trouver un bien chiot en Russie ou en l’Est membres de EU (la Lettonie et les autres Etats baltique, la République tchèque, la Hongrie, la Pologne, etc) Voir ici: http://www.eurobreeder.com/breeds/vostochno_evropeiskaia_ovcharka.html
I have one east european shp he is the best dog very smart and big I have a lab and the east shp its just smarter
nice dog
Please send us its picture and story.
i have a dog
and i don’t know what is it
it is a dog or shepherd dog
how we know what is it?
please answer this question
Finding a good East European Shepherd pup in the US is quite a problem. The breed is rare here and not recognized by AKC. I’ve found only one ad: Contact KATE, LOS ANGELES, CA Phone: 323-3501074
Why not try importing both male and female puppies from Russia or Eastern Europe? It’s quite easy these days.
could you please tell me if there are any breeders for the russian germenan shepard in the united states i would really like to have one perferebly a male and a female