Deep in the semi-arctic tundra known as Russia, there lives a beast. It is a foul creature, as terrifying as it is large. It could swallow a double decker bus with its gaping maw, and it prays on the villagers of–
I’m kidding — it’s just a dog. An enormous dog, but still, it’s just a dog… despite appearances.
Oh my God.
The breed name of this monstrous, furry beast is the Caucasian Shepherd, also known as the Caucasian Mountain Dog.
“But, Boone,” you say with a condescending tone. “That dog isn’t white. Why call it Caucasian?”
It’s named after the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia.
“But you said Russia and–”
There’s a Georgia in Asia, too; not just the United States.
“Oh.”
Holy shit.
The dog was specifically bred to protect livestock, primarily sheep. It would literally walk with the sheep, blend in with the herd and then attack approaching wolves. Despite being dark in color, the dog can blend in with a sheep herd because of its bushy fur. Also, it’s about the same size as a full grown sheep.
It can grow to be up to 29 inches tall from shoulder to feet and can weigh up to 160 lbs. In other words, no matter who you are, odds are that it’s about as big as you are, if not bigger.
Jesus Christ.
If you think this dog is cute and might make a good pet, you might want to wait a moment. The breed has a decent temperament and is great around children, but won’t respect/listen to them. In fact, the dog only responds to people whom it sees as being superior to it. Basically, it has a very “alpha dog” mentality and is not recommended for anyone who isn’t completely serious and experienced in handling dogs. However, should you actually train this dog, it’s apparently very loyal and protective… not to mention terrifying to intruders.
AAAAAHHHH!
And because I know you’re curious, this is what they look like as a puppy.
Only 2 months old... WTF
January 22, 2009 at 3:10 am |
Are we sure this isn’t some sort of bear? Or some unholy combination of bear and primate? Is this where the stories of the abominable snowman comes from?
January 26, 2009 at 4:52 pm |
Dude, depending on your movie knowledge here! : http://cliteratureblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/furtish.html
It’s not OT, animal fur is involved
March 27, 2009 at 1:12 pm |
i want to have one pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
April 7, 2009 at 11:43 am |
that is soooooooooooooooooo cute
April 7, 2009 at 11:45 am |
DDDDDDDDDDDDDUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2, 2009 at 5:50 am |
i loved so much at da comments u had at da bottom of each photo hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
October 5, 2009 at 7:30 am |
I tell you, there is much to discover abut this breed. I had one of these dogs when I was a little girl living in Moscow, Russia. It was a female and her character was very calm, but underneath you could find aggressive and owner-possessive, protective, jealous dog. Overall she was friendly with everyone, adults or kids. I remember walking her on the street in the evenings and trust me – no one would approach me. I would not recommend owning this breed in a small household and hot climate.
October 7, 2009 at 2:13 pm |
Baby look at these pictures.
November 4, 2009 at 7:03 pm |
this breed originally comes from Georgian Mountains where Mountain Georgian people reside, this dog if you call it that by far is most aggressive, strong and mentally tough dog ever, they do not take crap from anyone period, too warm and loyal to master, yet too aggressive and terrifying to strangers, only listens to master Nobody else.
from what i Have heard it can kill 2 wolves with ease because it has very big and thick fur, this dog is one of a kind I have one and every time She comes outside people look at her like WOW WHAT IS THAT.