Here in North America, the Caucasian Mountain Dog is earning a reputation as being a trustworthy service dog and is capturing the hearts of dog fanciers across the continent. Working with licensed judges and breed experts in the former Soviet Union, the C.O.C.A. maintains the National Registry USA and abides by a strict Code of Ethics. Their faithfulness, protectiveness, and ferocity when called upon to defend is legendary. Type varies geographically throughout the mountain range, and also varies according to the purpose for which the dogs were utilized. Generally, dogs of the transcaucasus regions are more massively built, while those found in the steppe regions have a somewhat rangier build, are leggier, and are often short-coated.
Modern breeding conforms to a single standard.
Suspicion and aggressiveness toward strangers is characteristic. Characteristic aggressiveness should be tempered by careful socialization and training without suppressing natural instincts to guard and protect. Behavior in the show ring should be controlled, willing and adaptable. Only the handler shall show mouth. Index of format 102 - 108 Gender type Well expressed.