The ears of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog are traditionally cropped, although some modern dogs are unaltered, as many people believe that this practice is unethical and cruel. If brought up by someone with extensive knowledge on the needs of a Caucasian Shepherd Dog, a dog should have much less chance of suffering from bad health. The Georgian Shepherd is a related dog breed. They are wide-headed, tall, often pure white colored or multi-colored. However, the Georgian Shepherd is not recognized as a standardized breed by any major kennel club.