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East-European Shepherd Champions
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Pronunciation:
eest-yoor-uh-pee-uhn shep-erd
Breed Description:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog is a large sized breed that resembles the look of the German Shepherd in many ways. The dog should be slightly longer than they are tall with a muscular and well-balanced build. It is important to note that there are marked differences between male and females with the latter appearing more feminine and delicate than the former. The head should be wedge shaped and there should be medium sized ears that are set high on the head and stand erect. The top line should be flat and there should be a tuck up of the stomach. The tail should be long.
The coat of the East-European Shepherd should consist of a double coat with a short, dense undercoat and a medium length top coat that is slightly rough in texture. Both coats should be dense and should cover the dog completely. The East-European Shepherd should be black and fawn, which can range from gray to tan, and the black should form a saddle on the back and cover the head.
Temperament:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog can be described as hardworking. In fact, this breed is at his happiest when there is something for him to do and he can become quite destructive when there isn't. They aren't a breed for everyone and really aren't recommended for new or timid owners since they need strong leadership. When they have it, they are a loyal and affectionate companion, although they can appear reserved to many. They are naturally suspicious of strangers and they make excellent guard dogs.
Height:
The average height for a East-European Shepherd is between 24 to 28 inches for a female and 26 to 30 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a East-European Shepherd is between 80 to 90 pounds.
Health Problems:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed and has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog can do well in apartments if they are given proper exercise, however, the ideal is a home with a large fenced yard. The breed can do very well as an outdoor dog.
Exercise:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog is a very energetic breed and require at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day. They do have excess stores of energy and if they are not properly exercised they can become very destructive. East-European Shepherds make excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and you should only expect to brush the coat about once per week, however, you will need to brush it two or three times a week during shedding periods. They do not need a bath on a regular basis and can go most of the year with only one or two. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and the nails should be clipped once or twice a week, but other than that, nothing more really needs to be done.
Origin:
The East-European Shepherd breed of dog is a fairly new breed, although it is not considered ot be a designer mix that has become popular over hte last few decades. Instead, the breed was first developed as a working breed that was used by the USSR Army. The developers of the breed crossed many local European breeds, including some molosser breeds with the German Shepherd. The result was a hard working shepherd that was loyal and protective. The breed gained some popularity and it became an official breed in 1964. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
