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. The result was the Caucasian ovcharka, a mastiff-type ...

Yogi the Caucasian Ovcharka. Some people stop to ask if ... dogs in the area he knew such as a Great Dane and Bernese Mountain Dog." "He loved to play with all dogs of all sizes.

Yet, some dog breeds possess the courage ... presence provide an edge when defending against mountain lions. The Caucasian Shepherd, or Ovcharka, is a native of the Caucasus Mountains.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Caucasian Shepherds, also known as the Caucasian Ovcharka, or Mountain Dog, is one of the biggest dog breeds in the world--a Russian breed with a history of herding and ...

The charity is based in Burnley, and is the first rescue centre completely dedicated to helping the dog breed ... Caucasus Mountain region. Mark Giles, co-owner of Caucasian Ovcharka Rescue ...