NAME: East-European Shepherd
OTHER NAMES: Byelorussian Ovcharka,Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka, VEO
ORIGIN: Europe (Russia) (Byelorussia)
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Non Standards
TEMPERAMENT: Confident, Very agile, Sensitive, Loyal, Playful
HEIGHT MALE: 26–28 inches
FEMALE: 23–26 inches
COLORS: Blanket-back black and tan, solid black, and solid liver
OVERVIEW
East European Shepherd—also called the Owczarek Wschodnioeuropejski and Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka (EES)—is a breed of dog that was created by cross-breeding original German Shepherd Dogs with Husky types of Russian origin in the 1930s to enable the resulting litter to be resistant to extreme colds.[citation needed] These dogs were bred initially for military use, the dogs were bred specifically for their intelligence.[citation needed]Modern East European Shepherd DNA bears both - traces of East Siberian Laika dogs and some lines of German Shepherds that had been inherited by Russian Army from the territory of Germany at the end of Word war II
BODY TYPE
East-European Shepherd is larger than an average dog: males are 26–28 inches at the withers, while females are 23–26 inches. Along with a short coat of dense fur, they have strong (but not coarse) bones and well-developed muscles. Their coat is medium in length with a well-developed undercoat. The acceptable colors for these dogs include saddled, (that can be saturated to give an almost black-and-tan or black-and-red appearance), blanket-back black and tan, solid black, and solid liver. Some rare colors include: blue, (saddle, blanket-back, and solid), silver, and solid white. Agouti—gray and red is permitted for breeding but not desired.
COLOR
Blanket-back black and tan, solid black, and solid liver
TEMPERAMENT
East-European Shepherds are very agile, sensitive, loyal, and devoted to their owners. The East-European Shepherd is balanced, confident, intelligent, and playful; however, it is known to be unsure of strangers. It is a tough breed, and can be aggressive, making it a great guard dog. Though social and mild-mannered, the East-European Shepherd may not be the right family pet, as they recognize one master only, and prefer one companion for their games. . East-European Shepherds are working dogs and need to be exercised regularly. They were bred for their intelligence and they are quick learners. Their ability to stand many extreme climates allows them to live outside, as well as inside. They are performing well as hunting dogs and can work as a draught dogs in a group of the same.
OTHER NAMES: Byelorussian Ovcharka,Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka, VEO
ORIGIN: Europe (Russia) (Byelorussia)
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Non Standards
TEMPERAMENT: Confident, Very agile, Sensitive, Loyal, Playful
HEIGHT MALE: 26–28 inches
FEMALE: 23–26 inches
COLORS: Blanket-back black and tan, solid black, and solid liver
OVERVIEW
East European Shepherd—also called the Owczarek Wschodnioeuropejski and Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka (EES)—is a breed of dog that was created by cross-breeding original German Shepherd Dogs with Husky types of Russian origin in the 1930s to enable the resulting litter to be resistant to extreme colds.[citation needed] These dogs were bred initially for military use, the dogs were bred specifically for their intelligence.[citation needed]Modern East European Shepherd DNA bears both - traces of East Siberian Laika dogs and some lines of German Shepherds that had been inherited by Russian Army from the territory of Germany at the end of Word war II
BODY TYPE
East-European Shepherd is larger than an average dog: males are 26–28 inches at the withers, while females are 23–26 inches. Along with a short coat of dense fur, they have strong (but not coarse) bones and well-developed muscles. Their coat is medium in length with a well-developed undercoat. The acceptable colors for these dogs include saddled, (that can be saturated to give an almost black-and-tan or black-and-red appearance), blanket-back black and tan, solid black, and solid liver. Some rare colors include: blue, (saddle, blanket-back, and solid), silver, and solid white. Agouti—gray and red is permitted for breeding but not desired.
COLOR
Blanket-back black and tan, solid black, and solid liver
TEMPERAMENT
East-European Shepherds are very agile, sensitive, loyal, and devoted to their owners. The East-European Shepherd is balanced, confident, intelligent, and playful; however, it is known to be unsure of strangers. It is a tough breed, and can be aggressive, making it a great guard dog. Though social and mild-mannered, the East-European Shepherd may not be the right family pet, as they recognize one master only, and prefer one companion for their games. . East-European Shepherds are working dogs and need to be exercised regularly. They were bred for their intelligence and they are quick learners. Their ability to stand many extreme climates allows them to live outside, as well as inside. They are performing well as hunting dogs and can work as a draught dogs in a group of the same.