The South Russian Ovcharka is a livestock guardian dog native to the southern parts of Russia and Ukraine. It is also known as the South Russian Shepherd Dog and the Ukrainian Shepherd Dog. The word "Ovcharka" translates to "shepherd" in Russian. Historically, these dogs were employed to ward off predators like wolves and bears from domesticated animals like sheep and cattle.
- It is common knowledge that Ovcharkas from South Russia are exceptionally...