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Moscow Watchdog
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Moscow Watchdog
(Moskovskaya Storodzevay Sobaka)
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Pronunciation |
Moscow
Watchdog |
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Description |
The Moscow Watchdog is big-boned but is
not clumsy. It has a massive head and powerful legs. It is
well developed, muscularly and mentally. The coat is thick with fringing
and of moderate length. The color is always red and white. The
tail reaches the floor and is generously plumed. It has an expression
of confidence and knowing. |
Temperament |
This is a strong and able-bodied
mastiff, both a companionable companion a comrade and a watchdog. He
is fine in temperament, if properly reared, and a suitable choice for
owners who have the space to keep him. This breed can be trained as
a seeing eye dog. The objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
Height, Weight |
Height: 25-27 inches (64-69 cm.)
Weight: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg.) |
Health
Problems |
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Living
Conditions |
This breed needs space and room to
move. It is not recommended for apartment life. |
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Exercise |
The Moscow Watchdog needs a lot of
regular exercise. They need to be taken on a daily, long, brisk
walk or
jog. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. In addition, they will benefit from a large safe area where they can
run free. |
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Life
Expectancy |
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Grooming |
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Origin |
This breed was created by Moscow dog
fanciers who wanted a large, strong watchdog that would be more receptive
to taking and following orders. After World War II, breeders began
with Caucasian Ovtcharka, which gave
it great watch and assertive traits such as wariness and ferocity, and the
Saint Bernard to increase the size and strength
and a more gentle temperament. As a result, the Moscow Watchdog,
possesses the mental and physical attributes desired. No dogs are known
outside Eastern Europe, where they are quite popular. |
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Group |
Mastiff |
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Recognition |
Not Recognized |
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
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