Comparison: Majorca Shepherd Dog and South Russian Shepherd Dog

Majorca Shepherd Dog and South Russian Shepherd Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Majorca Shepherd Dog	South Russian Shepherd Dog
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	Spain	Russia
Category	Large	–
Height at withers	62–73 cm	–
Recognition features	Large, sturdy and muscular black dog (sometimes with a white chest patch) Two coat varieties: short-haired (more common) and long-haired "ca cabrer" Intelligent, slightly sad, watchful gaze	Large, moderately long-bodied, not stocky dog with a long, harsh, shaggy coat Head furnishings form eyebrows, moustache and beard; the nasal bridge is well covered with hair Topline with a slight curve over the loin
Coat	Short or long coat; solid black or black with a white chest spot.	Abundant, long (at least 10 cm), harsh, thick, shaggy, slightly wavy coat over the whole body; mane desirable in males.
Purpose	A Majorcan herding, guard and defence dog, solid black, occurring in short- and long-haired varieties.	A herding and guard dog of the Russian steppes that protected livestock and premises.

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