Moscow Watchdog

The Soviet Army's goal in creating the Moscow Watchdog was:

• Large Breed Dog
• Ability to handle harsh winter conditions
• Protection and guarding of military sites
• Easily trained
• Loyal
• Excellent scenting ability
• Vigorous

The three breeds that were crossbred to create the Moscow Watchdog brought one or more of these traits to the breeding process.  Saint Bernards contributed the following; its excellent scenting ability,even tempered, reliable, ability to handle harsh winters, overall versatile working dog.  The Caucasian Shepherd contributed the following; large and solidly built dog, excellent guarding, and easily trained.  The Russian Spotted Hound contributed the following traits; lean, muscular, vigorous, calm demeanor, and excellent tracking abililities.  The Moscow Watchdog is described as even tempered (like a Saint Bernard), excellent for protection and guarding (like the Caucasian Shepherd), and excellent scenting ability (like the Russian Spotted Hound). 

Caucasian Shepherd

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)
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