East European Shepherd

East European Shepherd
Other names
  • Vostochno Evropeiskaya Ovcharka
  • VEO
  • Russian: Восточно-европейская овчарка
  • ВЕО
Traits
Height Males 67–72 cm (26–28 in)
Females 62–67 cm (24–26 in)
Kennel club standards
RKF standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The East European Shepherd, also called Vostochno Evropeiskaya Ovcharka or VEO (Russian: Восточно-европейская овчарка or ВЕО) is a Ukrainian and Russian breed of shepherd dog. It was selectively bred in the Soviet Union from the German Shepherd to create a larger dog with better resistance to cold conditions, and was intended for military and guard work.

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