Lord Sowron: We are getting a Caucasian Ovcharka from a rescue shelter. She is a mixed breed although we don't know what with. She is very small for 3 months (normally CO's will be to the knee by now) only just above my ankle. She is quite friendly and curious with her "cellmates". I have read by now she should be showing signs of aggression. When other pups are barking at her she barks back with a few puppy growls thrown in for good measure but that is all the aggression we have seen. She was abandoned by her mum and is still in quarantine.
Should we expect more to show since the CO's are such an aggressive breed? I have done extensive research in the CO breed and plan to give A LOT of socialization. She is the favorite of the little kids that volunteer at the shelter. She is played with often. We see her when we go to Rakvere for supplies for the house. We hope to have all of it done in time to welcome Bao Yu (precious Jade) into our lives.
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Answer by Yo LO! LaLaLaLaLa
Since she's a mix, there is absolutely no way of telling what her temperament will be. You can't look at the standard for either breed and apply it to their offspring. She's not showing aggression by barking, she's just playing with the other pups.
Mutts are like a box of Chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.
Answer by Jules77
They were originally bred protect livestock and are assertive, strong-willed, and courageous. Unless you properly socialize and train they can become very aggressive and become unmanageable. They do not trust people they do not know and have a strong urge to protect and defend everything that belongs to them and their family. A CO should not be left alone with children, because if play becomes too rough, they may feel the need to protect children with disastrous results.
You will need to spend a lot of time training and becoming the dominant leader with a lot of mental stimulation and exercise.
Good luck
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Answer by Mitch
An C.O. is NOT for the inexperienced owner! Mixed or not. The dog pictured looks pure.
This dog can be highly aggressive. It will protect what it believes is hers and her family by any means necessary. This means LETHALLY !
I have a friend in Russia, who's daughter trains these demons for the prison guards.
These are not the tiny ovcharkas of the USA. These are giants of the breed.
The prisoners are paraded by a dozen or so of these dogs. Its a method of intimidation to instill fear and obedience from prisoners. Once a prisoner reached for a guards weapon and lost the fingers of his hand.
If you do not have an intense security problem.....pass on this breed !
Answer by Rise AGAIN!
You're getting a MUTT/MONGREL!
Absolutely *nothing* is ever predictable about *any* sort of mutt.
ALL training/discipline is up to *you*!!!
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