Developed in the Soviet Union in the 1920s, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, or Caucasian Ovcharka, is a livestock guarding breed that can weigh over 150 pounds. They are not known for their film work.

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Myrsky AKA: Stormheart * Year: 2008 * Country: Finland * Breed content: High

Maybe the only film starring a Caucasian Ovcharka.

Psy / Псы AKA: Stray Dogs * Year: 1989 * Country: Soviet Union * Breed content: Low

This Soviet horror film about a pack of dogs attacking people and then being hunted down by the humans features two short-coated Caucasian Shepherd Dogs playing the leader of the pack. Animal cruelty is rampant in the film, in which trip-wires were used to make it look as if dogs were shot, and real injuries and sedatives used on dogs to meet the filmmakers’ demands. Mostly starring GSDs and mixed-breeds.

Ty menya slyshish? / Ты меня слышишь? * AKA: Can You Hear Me? * Year: 2007 * Country: Russia * Breed content: Low

About a boy and a Border Collie, but featuring dozens of dogs, including one scene with an Ovcharka. Never commercially released outside of Russia.

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