Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog - Sharplanina
Šarplaninský pastevecký pes
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Serbia |
| Category | Large |
| Weight | 30–45 kg |
Recognition features
- Robust, well-muscled dog of above-average size with plenty of bone
- Long, coarse, dense coat with abundant undercoat, solid-coloured (preferred iron grey)
- Reliable, even-tempered, incorruptible guardian
Purpose
A mountain livestock guardian from the Šar Mountains, protecting flocks from predators.
History
The breed has been kept since time immemorial in the south-eastern mountain regions of former Yugoslavia and is named after the Šar Mountains. It has been registered with the FCI since 1939 as no. 41 under the name "Illyrian Shepherd Dog"; the present name has been used since 1957.
Coat
Long, nearly flat, somewhat coarse coat of 10–12 cm at the withers over a dense fine undercoat; short on head, ears and front of legs; solid colour from white to dark brown, iron grey preferred.
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