Karst Shepherd Dog
Krašský ovčák
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Slovenia |
| Category | Large |
| Weight | 25–42 kg |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized, harmonious, robust dog with a long, abundant iron-grey coat
- Hanging ears and tail; abundant mane on the neck
- Incorruptible guardian, distrustful of strangers, devoted to its master
Purpose
A Slovenian herding dog from the Karst, today mainly a guard and family dog.
History
The Karst Shepherd Dog has existed for several centuries and belongs to the molossoid group; it probably followed the Illyrians through Istria and the Dalmatian islands to the Slovenian Karst. The first written mention dates from 1689 in the book by Baron Valvasor.
Coat
Long, flat, profuse coat with abundant undercoat, short on head, front edges of ears and front of legs; mane and ruff on the neck; iron grey.
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