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East European Shepherd

Also known as VEO, Vostochnoevropeiskaya Ovcharka.

Related breedChinook1917 to 2013 · United States

East European Shepherd at a glance

Origin
Russia, Belarus
Appeared
1930 to 1964 (well documented)
Family
Continental Herder
Type
Herding dog
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
NATIONAL
Status
Living

The name. Named for Eastern Europe, where it was bred from German Shepherds in the USSR.

Same familyCzechoslovakian Wolfdog1955 to 1999 · Slovakia, Czech Republic

Family and relatives

Same eraGoldendoodle1969 to 1992 · United States

Place in time

The East European Shepherd appears 1930 to 1964 (well documented), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the East European Shepherd is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.