Sarplaninac Kaivom?en Vera (1994-2005)Photo courtesy ofTiina TamminenBreeder: Maarit Miettinen |
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| Breed: Sarplaninac |
| Also Called: NULL |
| Height: The Sarplaninac is about 22.5 inches tall at a minimum. |
| Weight: The Sarplaninac weighs between 66-99 lbs. |
| Colors: The Sarplaninac can be tan, white, gray and black. |
| General Appearance: The Sarplaninac has a heavy bone structure and thick coat that gives it the appearance of a bigger dog. Actually this dog is a medium-sized dog that's body is slightly longer than its height at the withers The head of this dog is in proportion to the size of it's body. Ears are V-shaped and the tail is long. |
| Temperment: The Sarplaninac is slightly smaller than many other livestock guarding breeds. This dog breed has great strength and large teeth to scare off predators. It is a highly intelligent and independent dog that is devoted to family members and wary of strangers. The Sarplaninac is calm normally but will become fearless if threatened. |
| Care: The Sarplaninac needs to be bathed only when necessary to avoid drying out the dog's skin. This dog also needs to be brushed weekly. |
| Health Concerns: NULL |
| Training: The Sarplaninac needs firm but consistent training. Make sure the sessions are short so that the dog does not become bored. |
| Activity: The Sarplaninac needs daily exercise. |
| Life Span: The Sarplaninac lives an average life of NULL |
| Litter Size: The Sarplaninac has an average litter of NULL |
| Country of Origin: The Sarplaninac originated in Yugoslavia. |
| Brief History: The Sarplaninac (pronounced shar-pla-nee-natz) is believed to be descended from the ancient Molossian dogs of Greece and the livestock guarding dogs of Turkey. This breed of dog is an ancient livestock guarding breed from the mountain region of southeastern Yugoslavia, known in Roman times as Illyria. This breed was formerly named the Illyrian Shepherd Dog when first recognized by the F.C.I. in 1939. The name was changed in 1957 to Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Sharplanina, after the Sharplanina mountain range where the breed is most common. |
| Registries: UKC, CKC, FCI |
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