6. Caucasian Ovcharka
The average cost is $2,000.
Country of Origin: Georgia
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog, also known as the Caucasian Ovcharka, was bred in Georgia by the Soviet Union as a working dog. Soviet breeders selected Azerbaijani and Georgian Shepherd Dogs to develop this powerful breed, which is also called the Caucasian Mountain Dog or Nagazi.
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Shepherd dogs were initially used thousands of years ago to protect livestock in the Caucasus Mountains. The Ovcharka is a large breed, weighing up to 220 pounds (females can weigh up to 180 pounds) and living up to twelve years.
According to the American Kennel Club, this breed’s bold and protective nature should not be underestimated. Some breeders claim that a Caucasian Ovcharka can take down a wolf, but their strong-willed personality means they must be properly trained to avoid potential conflicts.