SOUTH RUSSIAN OWTCHARKA
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COUNTRY: USSR
WEIGHT: 110-155 pounds
HEIGHT: 25-26 inches minimum; 30-34 inches usual
COAT: Long, dense, silky with woolen undercoat
COLOR: Pure white; white with head spots in shades of fawn or gray
OTHER KAMES: Ovtcharka de Russie
Meridionale, South Russian Sheepdog
REGISTRY: FCI
GROUP: Flock Guard
Head: long, broad skull. Eyes: Round. Ears: Small, carried close to the cheeks. Muzzle: Medium and reduced to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Biting: Scissor or level. Neck: Muscular, carried to adjourn. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep, moderately broad. Body: Well muscled, strong boned, rectangular. Legs: Straight and boned. Feet: Strong, arched feet. Tail: Long, with folds at the tip. Movement: Swift, but agile. Temperament: Energetic, free spirited, with good movement.le.

