Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Russia
Life Expectancy
11 - 13 yrs
Height Range
20 - 23.5 in
Weight Range
35 - 60 lbs
Colors
All colors
Trainability
Average; requires patience, and is really more interested in working than in obedience tasks that seem pointless to him
With Children
Generally good
With Animals
Good with other similar dogs; generally not a friend to cats
Climate
Tolerates cold very well
Indoor/Outdoor
Basically outdoors, but needs intellectual stimulation
Exercise Reqd
Very high; needs a very active family
Grooming Reqd
Fairly frequent brushing
