Sulimov vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison | MyDogBreeds

Both Sulimov and Moscow Water Dog are originated from Russia. Sulimov may grow 26 cm / 10 inches shorter than Moscow Water Dog. Sulimov may weigh 40 kg / 88 pounds lesser than Moscow Water Dog. Both Sulimov and Moscow Water Dog has almost same life span. Sulimov may have less litter size than Moscow Water Dog. Both Sulimov and Moscow Water Dog requires Moderate maintenance.

History

Another name for the Sulimov dog is Shalaika.

This Russian jackal-dog-hybrid is thought to have developed from golden jackals and Lapponian Herders. In fact the dog was developed by a certain Klim Sulimov to be a robust security- and sniffer dog at Aeroflot, a Russian airline.

Jackals were used because it is believed that they have a better sense of smell than any domesticated dog there is. The Jackal can also perceive things at a distance. Later on, other dogs were also bred into the line, making it an intelligent dog with an excellent sense of smell.

There aren't many of these dogs available.

The Moscow Water Dog was developed in the Soviet Union around the same time as other classic Soviet dogs. The Moscow Watchdog and the Black Russian Terrier are a couple of these other dogs. The Water Dog came from crossing the Caucasian Oytcharka with the Newfoundland. The breed is known by many names including the Vodolaz which means “diver of deep Water”. The Moscow Water Dog was only bred in the Russian state’s Red Star Kennels as working dogs for the military.

Following the second World War, most of the working dogs had been destroyed during the war. Not enough dogs could be imported to begin a breeding program for any working breed. So, the Soviet Red Star Kennels began to create several working breeds. Included in this group with the Moscow Water Dog, were the Moscow Newfoundland, the Moscow Great Dane, the Black Russian Terrier, and the Brudasty Hound.

The only really successful breed coming from this program is the Russian Black Terrier. All the rest are either extinct or found only in Russia today. The Moscow Water Dog was supposed to be a life saver/water rescue dog, but the dogs they developed were too aggressive, and the program was scrapped. It seemed that the cross had bred a dog that had too much of the working water dog traits and not enough of the rescue dog traits. The military breeders tried to pass the dogs off as a Russian Newfoundland and sell it to the non-military.

These non-military owners of the few “Russian Newfoundland”, did not try to change the dogs through breeding. Instead over time they bred the Russian Newfoundland with pure bred Newfoundlands almost eliminating the “Russian” portion of the breed. By the early 1980’s the stock had been so diluted with the pure Newfoundland that the Russian Newfoundland was basically extinct.

The Red Army kennel had other breeds with some of the genes of this breed in their lines. This included the Brudasty Hound, the Moscow Great Dane, the Caucasian Oycharka, the Moscow Watchdog and the Russian Black Terrier. The Russian Navy was unhappy with the situation and never again let the army developed the Navy’s waterdog.

Basic Information

Group:
Working dog
Working dog
Origin:
Russia
Russia
Height Male:
40 - 50 cm
15 - 20 inches
66 - 76 cm
25 - 30 inches
Height Female:
40 - 50 cm
15 - 20 inches
64 - 74 cm
25 - 30 inches
Weight Male:
12 - 15 kg
26 - 34 pounds
45 - 55 kg
99 - 122 pounds
Weight Female:
12 - 15 kg
26 - 34 pounds
40 - 50 kg
88 - 111 pounds
Life Span:
10 - 14 Years
8 - 12 Years
Litter Size:
4 - 8
5 - 12
Size:
Medium dog
Giant dog
Other Names:
Shalaika
Moscow River Dog, Московский Водолаз, Moscow Vodolaz, Moskovsky Vodolaz, • Russian Newfoundland,Moscow Diver, Vodolaz, Moscow Retriever,
Colors Available:
Tan, white and black, grey, fawn
dark brown to black, black
Coat:
Longish, dense and smooth
double coat
Shedding:
Moderate
Moderate
Temperament:
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Curious, Energetic, Friendly, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Protective, Quiet, Responsive, Social, Stubborn
Aggressive, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent
Grooming:
Moderate maintenance
Moderate maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Moderate
Hypoallergenic:
No
No
Kids Friendly:
No
Yes
New Owners Friendly:
No
No

Description

Th Sulimov looks like, and also has characteristics of jackals and huskies. The body is large, the ears are triangular and erect, the eyes bright, alert and enquiring and the muzzle is long.

The legs of the dog are slim but strong, like the Jackal and the tail is long and bushy. The coat is fairly long, smooth and thick and can be in a range of colors such as tan, fawn, grey, white and black.

The Sulimov is a medium sized dog and stands at between 40 and 50cm in height and weighs between 12 to 15kg.

Temperament:

This hybrid dog is brave, confident, wily, robust, loving, affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent too and you won’t have any trouble training him.

The truth is, there isn’t much information on the personality of this breed, but they are eager to please, are full of energy and can be cheerful and feisty, even in extreme temperatures.

They’ve been bred for work and aren’t a typical family pet. Because of their wild side, they aren’t recommended for the first time dog owner or for a family pet where there are children.

If you were to keep one, it would be far better suited to life on a farm where it could have a role to play. Life in the city for this active hybrid is out of the question.

The Moscow Water Dog was intelligent, vigilant, an excellent swimmer, and great in artic waters. However, he was too aggressive and instead of saving the swimmer, they would attack them. The Moscow Water Dog is a tall, balanced and powerful dog. They have a wide muzzle and a square head like the Newfoundland. Their eyes are dark and small while the ears are triangular. The nose and lips are black. He has webbed feet of course and a hanging tail.

The coat on the Moscow Water Dog was of course waterproof and double. The top coat is very dense, straight and soft. It is usually a dark brown with some black and white.

Characteristics

The Sulimov makes an excellent working dog and in fact he loves to be busy. They've got an unusual feature - their tails, which are normally curled up and over the back like a husky, hang down limply when tired. Their handler know when these dogs are ready to call it a day.

They are essentially working dogs, being loyal and devoted to their handlers, but wouldn't be considered as an ideal family pet.

Children friendliness

yes

Special talents

Swimming and stamina

Adaptability

Yes but needed some land. Better in countryside.

Learning ability

This is an intelligent dog, but he could not be trained out of his aggressiveness.

Health Problems

There is ongoing debate about the health of hybrid dogs against that of purebred dogs. Hybrids inherit genetic dispositions that their parents would have, including certain heath issues.

Parasites:

Parasites are a huge cause of disease in dogs. Apart from ticks and fleas, internal parasites live inside the gastrointestinal tract and can be things like hookworms, tapewarms and roundwarms among others.

Parasites are usually transmitted when the dog ingests parasite eggs in contaminated water, food, feces or soil.

It’s important to get your dog treated as these parasites can cause weight loss, swollen abdomen, malnutrition, diarrhea, vomiting and anemia. Apart from this, they can affect people too. Fortunately these parasites are treatable and easy to prevent.

Other common dog ailments to look out for include bloat, obesity, cancer and hip dysplasia.

Because the breed was around for such a short period there is not a lot of documentation or information regarding genetic or propensity health issues. There are however a few issues that just his heritage and Newfoundland blood would lend itself to.

  • Tendency toward obesity. Do not free feed.
  • Hip and elbow dysplasia – could lead to arthritis.
  • Bloat or gastric torsion – could be fatal.
  • Cardiovascular issues.
  • Addison’s Disease
  • Hypothyroidism

Caring The Pet

▪ Diet:

This is a medium sized dog so you can buy a high quality dry kibble for him manufactured for medium sized energetic dogs.

Try and avoid the low quality dog foods which come with lots of ingredients that are plain ordinary bad for your dog, and can jeopardize his health.

Try and feed him some home-made food too – boiled chicken, brown rice or pasta and some nutritious vegetables such as spinach,sweet potatoes and carrots. Chop it all up and add some of it to the dry kibble twice a week.

You can also provide him with some raw fish and raw red meat occasionally as this keeps the skin and coat healthy. Make sure he always has fresh, cool water available.

▪ General

Provide your Sulimov with a nice, warm, dry place to sleep.

Brush him twice a week to keep the fair shiny and free of loose hair.

Keep his vaccines up to date. Get him to the vet if he is sick.

Have him trained and socialized. As it is, for the job he does as a security dog, he is trained and socialized.

Provide him with lots of exercise – walks, ball games, exercises that stimulate mind and body.

Feeding the puppy

Required high quality food made specifically for large or giant puppies. Feed 3-4 times a day a total of 21/2 -3 cups.

Feeding the adult

Required high quality food made for large or giant dog breeds. Feed twice a day a total of 2 cups.

Games and Exercises

The Moscow Water Dog did not need a high level of exercise, but they did have a lot of stamina. They loved to swim. Not overly active – more of a couch potato.

Comparison with other breeds

  1. Sulimov vs American Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  2. Sulimov vs Border Collie - Breed Comparison
  3. Sulimov vs Sakhalin Husky - Breed Comparison
  4. Sulimov vs Alaskan Husky - Breed Comparison
  5. Sulimov vs Catahoula Leopard - Breed Comparison
  6. Sulimov vs German Pinscher - Breed Comparison
  7. Sulimov vs Portuguese Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  8. Sulimov vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
  9. Sulimov vs Puli - Breed Comparison
  10. Sulimov vs Griffon Bleu de Gascogne - Breed Comparison
  11. Sulimov vs Borador - Breed Comparison
  12. Sulimov vs German Spaniel - Breed Comparison
  13. Sulimov vs Canadian Eskimo Dog - Breed Comparison
  14. Sulimov vs McNab - Breed Comparison
  15. Sulimov vs Porcelaine - Breed Comparison
  16. Sulimov vs Finnish Lapphund - Breed Comparison
  17. Sulimov vs Berger Blanc Suisse - Breed Comparison
  18. Sulimov vs Griffon Nivernais - Breed Comparison
  19. Sulimov vs Hokkaido - Breed Comparison
  20. Sulimov vs Petit Bleu de Gascogne - Breed Comparison
  21. Sulimov vs Pumi - Breed Comparison
  22. Sulimov vs Australian Kelpie - Breed Comparison
  23. Sulimov vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne - Breed Comparison
  24. Sulimov vs Basque Shepherd - Breed Comparison
  25. Sulimov vs Istrian Sheepdog - Breed Comparison
  26. Pyrenean Mastiff vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  27. Spanish Mastiff vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  28. St. Bernard vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  29. Moscow Water Dog vs Bernese Mountain Dog - Breed Comparison
  30. Moscow Water Dog vs Newfoundland Dog - Breed Comparison
  31. Moscow Water Dog vs Anatolian Shepherd - Breed Comparison
  32. Moscow Water Dog vs Leonberger - Breed Comparison
  33. Moscow Water Dog vs Alaunt - Breed Comparison
  34. Moscow Water Dog vs Alangu Mastiff - Breed Comparison
  35. Moscow Water Dog vs Bisben - Breed Comparison
  36. Moscow Water Dog vs Moscow Watchdog - Breed Comparison
  37. Moscow Water Dog vs Kars Dog - Breed Comparison
  38. Moscow Water Dog vs Ciobanesc de Bucovina - Breed Comparison
  39. Neapolitan Mastiff vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  40. Mountain Burmese vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  41. Nebolish Mastiff vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  42. Scottish Deerhound vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  43. Shiloh Shepherd vs Moscow Water Dog - Breed Comparison
  44. Moscow Water Dog vs Great Dane - Breed Comparison
  45. Moscow Water Dog vs English Mastiff - Breed Comparison

View/Compare Breeds

Popular Dog Breeds