Moscow Watchdog

USD $600-$800 Price Avg.

Guard Dogs

Group

Purebred

Breed Type

Giant

Size

9-11 years

Lifespan

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Breed Information

Appearance & Maintenance

Breed Characteristics

Good & Friendly with

Health Elements

Food & Costing

Reproducibility

Description

The Moscow Watchdog is a large and powerful breed of dog that originated in Russia. It is a cross between the St. Bernard and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, and it has become popular in recent years due to its impressive size, strength, and loyalty. The Moscow Watchdog is an impressive sight to behold with its thick coat of fur, muscular body, and alert expression.

Appearance: The Moscow Watchdog has a thick double coat of fur that can be either short or long depending on the individual dog. The most common colors are black, white, gray, brown, or brindle. They have a broad head with strong jaws and dark eyes that give them an alert expression. Their ears are usually cropped close to their head for protection against predators in their native environment.

Lifespan: The average lifespan of the Moscow Watchdog is 10-12 years when properly cared for.
Size: The average size of an adult male Moscow Watchdog is 25-30 inches tall at the shoulder while females are slightly smaller at 23-27 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight: Adult males typically weigh between 110-130 pounds while females weigh between 90-110 pounds on average.
Colors: As mentioned above, they come in various colors including black, white, gray, brown or brindle coats with some having markings on their face or chest area as well as other areas of their body depending on the individual dog’s genetics.
Personality: The Moscow Watchdog is known for being loyal and protective towards its family members but also gentle when around children or other animals if properly socialized from a young age. They are intelligent dogs who can be trained easily but may require firm handling due to their large size and strength if not properly trained from puppyhood onwards as they can become stubborn if not given clear boundaries early on in life by their owners/trainers/handlers etc..
Friendliness with Other Dogs & Animals: When socialized correctly from puppyhood onwards they tend to get along well with other dogs as well as cats and other animals such as horses etc.. However it should be noted that due to their large size they may unintentionally hurt smaller animals so caution should always be taken when introducing them into any home environment where there are smaller pets present already such as rabbits etc..
Temperament: Generally speaking these dogs have an even temperament but can become aggressive if provoked so it’s important for owners/trainers/handlers etc.. To ensure that these dogs receive proper training from puppyhood onwards so that they understand what behavior is acceptable within any given home environment before any issues arise later down the line which could potentially lead to aggression towards people or animals alike if not addressed correctly early on in life by those responsible for caring for them day-to-day basis such as owners/trainers/handlers etc..
Health Issues & Adaptability Level: Generally speaking these dogs tend to have good health overall however like all breeds there may be certain health issues which could arise over time such as hip dysplasia which could potentially lead to arthritis later down the line so regular checkups should always be done by your local vet just like you would do with any other breed of dog regardless of size or type just like you would do with any other pet animal too! In terms of adaptability level these dogs tend to do quite well living both indoors & outdoors provided they receive enough exercise each day (at least 1 hour per day) however due to their large size it’s important that owners take extra care when exercising them outdoors especially during hot weather conditions where heat stroke could potentially occur if not monitored closely enough by those responsible for caring for them day-to-day basis such as owners/trainers/handlers etc…

Benefits Of Having A Moscow Watchdog As A Pet : These loyal companions make great family pets due to their protective nature towards those closest too them however this doesn’t mean they don’t need plenty of love & attention too! They also make great guard dogs thanks again too their protective nature & intelligence levels which makes training easier than some breeds out there today! Finally because these dogs require plenty exercise each day (at least 1 hour per day) this means you will get plenty exercise yourself whilst walking your four legged friend each day thus helping you stay fit & healthy too!

History

The Moscow Watchdog is a large, powerful dog that was once popular in Russia but is now on the brink of extinction. The breed is believed to have originated in the city of Moscow in the early 1800s, and was used as a guard dog by the Russian military and police. The Moscow Watchdog was also used as a hunting dog and sled dog, and was prized for its strength, loyalty, and courage. However, the breed nearly became extinct during World War II, when many of them were killed in the fighting or died of starvation. After the war, the few remaining Moscow Watchdogs were bred with other large breeds such as the German Shepherd and the Caucasian Ovcharka, which resulted in a decline in quality. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the Moscow Watchdog breed, and efforts are being made to preserve it. The ancestry of the Moscow Watchdog is uncertain, but it is thought to be a mix of several different breeds, including the Great Dane, mastiff-type dogs, and Saint Bernards. The breed was first recognized by the Russian Kennel Club in 1957.