Foundation Stock Service

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a giant dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 99–170 lb, height is 23–30 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Fearless, Bold, Kind.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Caucasian Shepherd Dog dog
Photo: Marek Komorowski · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan10–12 years
Weight99–170 lb
SizeGiant
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

23–30 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 134.5 lb is about 18.5 lb heavier than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Georgia. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 2 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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The verified adult weight for a Caucasian Shepherd Dog is 99–170 lb.

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