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East European Shepherd

History

The East European Shepherd is a breed of dog that was created by mixing German Shepherd Dogs with local Russian breeds in the 1930's for army use. It is a mammal It is a mammal dog which is larger than average.It has a short coat of dense fur covers this playful, intelligent breed, and protects it from cold winter climates. Known as the favorite dog of the KGB, the East European Shepherd carries a fierce loyalty and devotion to its master, along with a tough aggressiveness that can make it an extremely good watchdog. Though social and generally mild-mannered, the East European Shepherd may not be the right family pet for you if there are small children in the home, unless the Shepherd has been raised as a puppy within your family, because of its aggressive manner and tendencies toward playful jumping. As a large dog, this behavior could be potentially dangerous to very small children, so care should be taken when selecting this breed as a pet. This breed can also be a very loving dog for your family so don't always believe what you read about it because someone can have example bad experience about this or a larger breed.

Appearance Head: Medium size, clean cut and broad between the ears. Eyes: Medium size, almond-shaped and as dark as possible in color. Ears: Medium size, set high and well apart. Pointed at tips and turned forward. Muzzle: Medium size and well proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Powerful, medium length and well arched. Chest: Deep, but not too broad. Ribs are not to be barrel-shaped. Body: Back is level, with strong and short loins. Legs: Forelegs are straight and well boned. Hind legs are strongly muscled and have stifles and hocks well bent. Feet: Round with well arched toes. Tail: Long, saber-shaped and carried low. Movement: Quick, yet well balanced movements. Temperament: Fearless, loyal, and willing to please.

Temperament The temperament of an East European Shepherd is very similar to the German Shepherds. They are a loyal dog breed, but only loyal to those they are very familiar with. They are distrustful of strangers and will attack if they feel they are threatened or their owners are in danger. They are not a dog that is content lying around the house. They must have a job to do. They are a confident breed and a balanced one. They can be quite aggressive towards other dogs if they feel threatened by them. Males should never be around other male dogs. They are not aggressive towards children; in fact, they often form close bonds with children and will protect them at all costs. Health Problems There is no known health problems directly associated with the East European Shepherd breed. They can become afflicted with hip dysplacia and some have been known to have skin allergies.

Exercise East European Shepherd dogs do best when they live both indoors and outdoors. They are not a particularly playful breed. They are happiest when given a task to complete. Long walks are the best form of exercise for an Eastern European Shepherd that is not being used for work. They love cold weather; their long coats protect them from cold temperatures, so it is okay to allow them to stay outside in the cold. They do prefer being indoors in hot weather. Special Grooming Needs.. East European Shepherds are heavy shedders; because of this they require a good deal of grooming. Weekly bathing and daily brushing is recommended. This breed usually sheds constantly, rather than seasonally. During the summer, the shedding is almost uncontrollable and it may be necessary to have them professional groomed during this time.

Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.