Meet the Moscow Water Dog, a now extinct breed commissioned for the Russian navy for the purpose of water rescues, that was so aggressive it would bite drowning victims instead of saving them
Weight: over 100 lb
Lifespan: 8- 12 years
Group: not applicable
Best Suited For: not recommended
Temperament: aggressive, dominant, independent
Comparable Breeds: Newfoundland, Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Moscow Water Dog Basics
If you’ve never heard of the Moscow Water Dog, you’re not alone. Not only was this breed never bred in significant numbers, but it is said to be currently extinct. Developed from familiar breeds like the Newfoundland and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog, this breed had great potential. Unfortunately, it failed to live up to that potential and, as a result, was never fully developed.
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7 thoughts on “Meet the Moscow Water Dog, a now extinct breed commissioned for the Russian navy for the purpose of water rescues, that was so aggressive it would bite drowning victims instead of saving them”
henrythedingo
I can’t get over the image of someone drowning in the ocean, this massive dog just hauling ass toward them. They think help is on the way, but NOPE. The dog is actually here to finish the job and just kill them instead
The program was extremely effective. After the use of the Moscow Water Dogs, drowning fatalities were reduced to nearly zero… however, dog-bite related fatalities steadily rose.
I can’t get over the image of someone drowning in the ocean, this massive dog just hauling ass toward them. They think help is on the way, but NOPE. The dog is actually here to finish the job and just kill them instead
It just motivates you to save yourself.
Congratulations, you are being rescued. Please do not resist.
The program was extremely effective. After the use of the Moscow Water Dogs, drowning fatalities were reduced to nearly zero… however, dog-bite related fatalities steadily rose.
>Developed from familiar breeds like the [Newfoundland](https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/newfoundland) and the [Caucasian Shepherd Dog](https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/caucasian-shepherd-dog/)
Well, there’s your problem right there.
And the pic on the Caucasian Shepherd is misleading. This one would be more appropriate: [https://i.pinimg.com/236x/8d/43/28/8d4328d3336c87744189cd9f5ebcc84a–caucasian-mountain-dogs-caucasian-shepherd-dog.jpg](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/8d/43/28/8d4328d3336c87744189cd9f5ebcc84a–caucasian-mountain-dogs-caucasian-shepherd-dog.jpg)
That’s not a dog, that’s a bear pretending he’s a dog.
This is the most Russian thing I’ve ever heard of.
We rescued most of your son and should be able to get the rest back in a few hours