r/interesting • u/Leather_Whole_2078 • 22h ago
Amazing The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a livestock guardian dog native to the countries of the Caucasus region and one of the world's largest dog breeds. This is its size with humans for scale
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u/Bouche_Audi_Shyla 22h ago
I bet he thinks he's a lap dog.
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u/Skrewch 19h ago
I bet he thinkshe's a lap dog.10
u/Donnerdrummel 10h ago
does the dog wonder why his human doesn't pick it up anymore like he did when it was still a pup?
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u/thickhardcock4u 6m ago
My boy still tries to curl up and take a nap inside my shorts when I’m sitting on the toilet and they’re at my ankles; he will lay his head in there, but I cal tell he really wants to figure out why he can’t take a nap there anymore.
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u/lonelyronin1 22h ago
All I can see is the food bill. Beautiful dog though
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u/tilesmeller 18h ago
Roughly 20kg of kibble a month
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u/Don_Ford 22h ago
Our neighbor has one of these; he is enormous.
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u/Donnerdrummel 22h ago
and the dog?
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u/Azuras_Star8 22h ago
The dog doesn't have it's own dog, silly.
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u/Substantial-Use95 21h ago
A lot of dogs have their own dogs.
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u/homiej420 20h ago
Get your dog a dog, teach him some responsibility
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u/Substantial-Use95 20h ago
My dog will not be subjected to responsibility, sir!
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u/moutonbleu 22h ago
Imagine the poops
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u/BattlePigg 21h ago
Gonna need shovel
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u/Ok_Rain_1837 21h ago
isn’t that how you pick up all dog shit? (if you have a yard) i can’t imagine someone going around their bsckyard hand picking g up their dogs shits on the weekends 🤣
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u/95ramencuptower 14h ago
I just went out to the backyard with my dog. Id chill on the porch while she played for a sec, then came over with the bag when she popped a squat.
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u/Apprehensive-Pidgeon 22h ago
naming this dog: Armageddon
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u/za72 21h ago
My cousin owned one of these massive beasts when she lived in Armenia a few years back... she said she got quite a few offers from multiple drug dealers because they're always looking for massive dogs like these to protect their stash houses
She never sold her dog, it stayed at their village/farm when she moved back to the states
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u/BalanceRight7768 22h ago
I see one of these across the street from one of my clients houses I work at, I cannot believe how big this fuckin dog is, like it looks huge from 100 feet away.
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u/momhair_dontcare 19h ago
“That is Caucasian from the mountains of Caucasus” 🤣
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u/Omnamashivaaya 13h ago
Fun Facts:
The term “Caucasian” comes directly from the Caucasus Mountains, which lie between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, primarily in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and southern Russia.
In the late 18th century, German anthropologist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach introduced the term Caucasian as a racial classification.
He believed that people from the Caucasus, particularly Georgians, represented an idealized form of human beauty. He used their appearance as part of his justification for naming a broad racial category that included Europeans and some populations from North Africa and western Asia.
The term eventually became synonymous with white in American English.
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u/Sad-Market-3593 22h ago
whoa he's HUGE compared to the kid's bed it looks like he could barely fit in if he slept in there, also can't imagine how hard grooming him has to be lol. anyways He's such an adorable giant 😍
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u/HauntingMemory7183 13h ago
‘One of the worlds largest dog breeds’! WTF. There’s bigger! The next biggest dog is a bear…
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u/Goesonyournerves 8h ago
Owtscharka. My neighbour had one of them when i was a child. That thing was big like an icebear. Ripped of the lip of my bro when he was playing with him in accident. He still has that scar today. But he was a very playful and calm dog, knew him since he was a pup. But he had power...
It was fun to watch him go on a walk with the dog because the dog was more like going on a walk with him than otherwise.
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u/cdtoad 22h ago
Better question... How much does he poop?!?!?
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u/MissNoTrax 22h ago
That's not a better question, it's immature.
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u/ExampleLittle2672 21h ago
The original question has been deleted but this one is entirely reasonable. I have a small dog who poops multiple times a day, each one only needs a very small bag. Practically speaking, if the dog walker is responsible and clears up, how large is the bag? 😶
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u/DarkDaysBrightNlghts 13h ago
Would hate to be the guy breaking into that house and seeing Clifford standing right there ready to eat me!
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u/IrelandAutism13 6h ago
LSGs are another thing, man. It almost doesn't feel accurate to put them in the same categories as chihuahuas and goldens
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u/roseofamber 22h ago
I want one so bad. I love big dogs and I have experience training. These dogs need a huge area to roam and a job. I wouldn't expect it to be easy.
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u/inthevoidhole 15h ago
There are no original thoughts 💭 first thing I thought was how are they cleaning the poop and affording the FOOOD
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u/DuctTapeJesus 19h ago
And these are extremely dangerous to anyone outside the "herd'. This is NOT a pet
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u/Abject-Fan-3591 15h ago
Any more factual information on this statement??
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u/DuctTapeJesus 14h ago
If you do not know the characteristics of shepherd dogs you must have lived under a rock. However not even going to details you could just use google:
Why They Are Challenging Family Dogs Massive Size: They weigh between 110 and 220+ pounds, making them physically difficult to control.
Strong Guarding Instincts: Bred for centuries to protect livestock from wolves and bears, they are fiercely territorial, independent, and suspicious of strangers. Decide Friend vs. Foe: They make independent decisions on who poses a threat and can react aggressively if they feel their family or territory is endangered. Not for Novices: They require an experienced owner with firm, confident leadership, plus extensive, lifelong socialization.
Not Ideal for Young Children: While they can be gentle and devoted to older children within their own household, their giant size and defensive nature make them a liability around toddlers or unfamiliar guests.
When They Can Work They can suit experienced, calm owners who live in rural or isolated properties with a secure, large fenced-in yard and no heavy foot traffic or frequent houseguests.
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u/seamustho 13h ago
Lmfao how would knowing the characteristics of a shepherd dog be common knowledge lol. I don’t have a dog so no I don’t know the characteristics of a shepherd dog. I don’t live under a rock lmao
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u/DuctTapeJesus 12h ago
If you dont know what is a shepherd dog you are just uneducated. Thats like very much common knowledge. Maybe you should have stayed in school tad longer...
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u/Abject-Fan-3591 14h ago
I did use Google, no need to read all of that nonsense you typed, especially under this rock 😂
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u/DuctTapeJesus 13h ago
Why is it nonsense? Please enlighten me.
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u/Abject-Fan-3591 12h ago
After your first comment about anyone not know the characteristics of shepherd dogs blah blah blah...you lost me, that's why the rest is nonsense.
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u/Lexidoge 21h ago
But... why can't we call the dog "white" or better, why do we even have to pointlessly attach race to even our pets?! /s
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u/Guilty-Newspaper-217 16h ago
It might be stupid but lemme just say it, This vs Tiger?
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u/Electronic-Buyer-468 15h ago
Male Tigers can be in the 600-700lb range. Yes that's bigger than an African Lion
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u/PraiseTalos66012 15h ago
200lb dog vs 700lb tiger...... And don't forget that the tiger has much more effective claws and it's muscle to body weight ratio is much higher.
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u/BoukeeNL 16h ago
A tiger has massive claws, I'd say the tiger wins if dogzilla can't get a good bite in first
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