The Caucasian is one of my top 2 picks as far as dogs are concerned. They are beautiful dogs. I love their temperament. I may still end up getting one if I purchase more land. My only concerns were the hair and how well will they do in hot and humid Midwest. I know they can adapt, but I wasn't sure I would want to put them through it. Our heat is something else. It wouldn't be so bad if it was cooler in the shade, but here it is just as hot in shade as in the sun because of the humidity. When I go to the desert it is hot. But you get near a tree or any type of shade and it's cool or comfortable. Even at night it is too hot. You'd think it cool off when the sun is down but it is still hot.

I have had Samoyed, GSD, Alaskan Malamutes, Afghan Hound, and I have an Australian Cattle Dog that I rescued from the pound. After the the Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) I decided I didn't want any more long haired. dogs. Not because of the heat, but because if the hair.  I don't recall any other dogs I listed or others that shed as much as these guys. having had poodles and I don't want a dog that needs to go to the groomer like poodles. I didn't have to groom my Sammies other than baths. The same for other dogs. The shedding that the cattle dog does has caused me to shy away from any long hair breed. The Sammies don't have close to the temperament for the type of dogs that I prefer. Neither do most the others that I listed. But the Caucasian is the one long hair dog that would make me give them an exception.

I recall a few years ago I saw some at a dog show. That made me desire them even more. This one guy that met said he was an Judge. He said that that was the one breed that they are not allowed to touch when judging. I thought that was odd. I thought that would be a Fila. But there were judges at this show touching the Caucasians. Later that day some guy brought his male too close to a few male presas. They fired up and so did the Caucasians. I watched how their handlers handle the situation and the dogs were back under control quickly. It wasn't their fault. I thought the judges might have a problem. But no one did. I was left with a very good impression of the dogs. As big and strong as they were they respected their owners and remained obedient. They were watchful and as there wasn't a threat they responded appropriately.

They are in my top 2 as favorites. Plus I prefer rare breeds. I won't see many of them near me. I was talking to a guy that showed my pup for me this weekend. He told me about a guy that has one near us. It was at the show. He was worried that the dog might try to bite the judge. I think it took Best in Show. Now I might have to go see this dog in person.