Caucasian Shepherd Dog vs Hovawart
Compare the Caucasian Shepherd Dog to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Caucasian Shepherd Dogs and Hovawarts.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
25-28 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
80-180 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Origin Country
Georgia
Germany
Origin Year
-500 BC
1210 AD
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wooly
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Hovawart
