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charisstomaJust a big, not necessarily cuddly, puppy.
Also named Caucasian Ovcharkas
The Caucasian shepherd is rather intelligent; however, they can be insolent and refuse to listen at times. They also can be fairly aggressive towards people they do not know.
Weight Male 55–100 kg (121–220 lb)
Female 45–80 kg (99–176 lb)
Height Male 68–75 cm (27–30 in)
Female 64–70 cm (25–28 in)
They are of the Molosser breed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molosser
The oldest known record of a Molosser-type dog is found in its name, which is the namesake of the people who first used these dogs: Molosser is an eponym of King Molossus, the grandchild of the mighty Achilles famed in the Trojan War, who ruled the ancient tribe of Molossians in Epirus. Since the ancient region of Epirus has historically been claimed by such modern countries as Greece and Albania, there is some dispute over the molosser's exact origin.[citation needed] The people of Epirus were a seafaring people and these dogs sailed with their masters to Asia, where selective breeding gave them multiple phenotypes that were better suited to their new climates and roles.
As these ancient Molosser dogs were exported to West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and North Africa, they soon adapted to their surroundings and interbred with local dogs resulting in offspring with shorter, differently colored coats but retained more anatomical morphology traits like height and massive heads with short muzzles.
The dogs were considered valuable in Babylon, and are mentioned in cuneiform in the 4th century BC. A large mastiff-like dog is shown on the ancient terra cotta by Birs Nimrud. The dog is 90 centimetres (35 in) tall at the withers, has a stocky head and powerful hind quarters. The dogs were used for hunting in ancient Assyria. Archeological digs of the Ashurbanipal palace (7th century BC) revealed pictures of dogs felling wild horses and donkeys. Assyrian Mastiffs were also used for military purposes and for protection.
Jennings Dog, generally assumed to be a Molosser hound.
The ancient Mastiffs would later be imported from Assyria and Babylon to Egypt and Asia Minor. Xerxes I of Persia led predatory wars to enlarge the borders of his empire, taking with him large war dogs in his Army. Mastiffs were used to fight in the Roman amphitheater against lions and may have been used in lion hunting. They are the root of many Shepherd and Mountain dog breeds.
The Alans kept mastiff-like dogs taken from Eastern Europe which acted as retrievers, guard dogs, and fighting dogs. The name associated with these dogs is Alaunt, or in Spanish, Alano. The mastiffs were used in unison with sighthounds to hunt wisent, aurochs, and bear.
Also named Caucasian Ovcharkas
The Caucasian shepherd is rather intelligent; however, they can be insolent and refuse to listen at times. They also can be fairly aggressive towards people they do not know.
Weight Male 55–100 kg (121–220 lb)
Female 45–80 kg (99–176 lb)
Height Male 68–75 cm (27–30 in)
Female 64–70 cm (25–28 in)
They are of the Molosser breed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molosser
The oldest known record of a Molosser-type dog is found in its name, which is the namesake of the people who first used these dogs: Molosser is an eponym of King Molossus, the grandchild of the mighty Achilles famed in the Trojan War, who ruled the ancient tribe of Molossians in Epirus. Since the ancient region of Epirus has historically been claimed by such modern countries as Greece and Albania, there is some dispute over the molosser's exact origin.[citation needed] The people of Epirus were a seafaring people and these dogs sailed with their masters to Asia, where selective breeding gave them multiple phenotypes that were better suited to their new climates and roles.
As these ancient Molosser dogs were exported to West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and North Africa, they soon adapted to their surroundings and interbred with local dogs resulting in offspring with shorter, differently colored coats but retained more anatomical morphology traits like height and massive heads with short muzzles.
The dogs were considered valuable in Babylon, and are mentioned in cuneiform in the 4th century BC. A large mastiff-like dog is shown on the ancient terra cotta by Birs Nimrud. The dog is 90 centimetres (35 in) tall at the withers, has a stocky head and powerful hind quarters. The dogs were used for hunting in ancient Assyria. Archeological digs of the Ashurbanipal palace (7th century BC) revealed pictures of dogs felling wild horses and donkeys. Assyrian Mastiffs were also used for military purposes and for protection.
Jennings Dog, generally assumed to be a Molosser hound.
The ancient Mastiffs would later be imported from Assyria and Babylon to Egypt and Asia Minor. Xerxes I of Persia led predatory wars to enlarge the borders of his empire, taking with him large war dogs in his Army. Mastiffs were used to fight in the Roman amphitheater against lions and may have been used in lion hunting. They are the root of many Shepherd and Mountain dog breeds.
The Alans kept mastiff-like dogs taken from Eastern Europe which acted as retrievers, guard dogs, and fighting dogs. The name associated with these dogs is Alaunt, or in Spanish, Alano. The mastiffs were used in unison with sighthounds to hunt wisent, aurochs, and bear.
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Date: 2016-03-22 03:19 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2016-03-23 03:58 pm (UTC)I tend to do the opposite! I'd likely stand very still try to angle my body for impact and start praying.
Or if with doggy move to protect her.
It's not a thought out response.
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Date: 2016-03-23 11:51 pm (UTC)Never threaten females pushing a stroller and armed with shit.
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Date: 2016-03-24 06:52 am (UTC)scaring dogs and using whatever is handy!