Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
Other names : Šarplaninac, Charplaninatz, Macedonian Sheepdog
This is a dog bred for work among the rugged and challenging Macedonian mountains. It has immense strength and stamina. It is a choice dog of Yugoslavian farmers who consider it a faithful companion as well as a strong and reliable worker. Unless they are trained not to hunt these dogs will enjoy chasing and killing other animals.
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Life expectancy |
The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog has a life expectancy of between 10 and 12 years |
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Temperament |
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Size |
Large
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Adult size |
Female
Between 21 and 23 in
Male
Between 22 and 24 in
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Adult weight |
Female
Between 66 and 88 lb
Male
Between 77 and 99 lb
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Coat colour
These dogs are seen of iron grey, fawn or black. |
Black
White
Brown
Blue
Red
Sand
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Type of coat
A thick, coarse and long top coat lies above a dense and fine undercoat. |
Long
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Eye colour
Dark or light brown. |
Brown
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Purchase price |
The Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog costs between £1100 and £1500 |
The Šarplaninac is a quiet and unassuming dog when it is among its family. If not trained well, the dog’s wariness of strangers will become more challenging and may even cause the dog to adopt defensive aggression. The dog is banned in Denmark due to its size.
More details about the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog: Origins and history
This dog has been bred for centuries by farmers of land in the Yugoslavian mountains. Some experts of the breed suggest that it arrived in Europe during ancient societal migrations from Asia. The breed is named after the Šarplaninac mountain range, and dogs of the breed are still widely used here for guarding and herding cattle and sheep.
FCI classification of the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
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Group 2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
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Section 2 : Molossian type
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog: Characteristics
The Šarplaninac is an affectionate, even-tempered and well-mannered dog.
This dog is generally happy and playful. It enjoys playtime but will try to dominate playmates whenever it sees the chance to do so.
This is a calm dog; one that is not quick to anger.
The Šarplaninac is a quick learner. It is a very smart dog that prefers to make decisions by itself rather than obey the orders of its handler.
Although they are bred to herd, Šarplaninac Sheepdogs are instinctive hunters. They are also exceptionally territorial.
The Šarplaninac tends to be painfully shy around strangers. It takes one of these dogs quite a while to trust people who aren’t already in their ‘circle’.
This is a wilful dog that will test the boundaries of the household’s hierarchy whenever it can. Its independence cannot be stamped on. It must be harvested and used as a training aid.
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog: Behaviour
The Šarplaninac tolerates a degree of solitude.
Training of this dog must be done right. Šarplaninacs will try to dominate proceedings. They are not the easiest of dogs to train.
This is a dog that enjoys barking but it will be quiet when told to be. The bark is heavy and loud.
A Šarplaninac will not respond to your recall command unless you have trained this dog exceedingly well.
If it is unhappy or stressed the Šarplaninac will be destructive.
This dog is not known to be greedy.
The Šarplaninac is an exceptionally alert and territorial dog. It makes an excellent watchdog.
Training a Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
Training of this dog must be done right. Šarplaninacs will try to dominate proceedings. They are not the easiest of dogs to train.
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog: Lifestyle
Bred to roam vast swathes of open countryside this dog will not be happy to live in a flat or to only have access to a small walled garden.
An energetic dog is the Šarplaninac. It is far better suited to country living than it is urban living.
Once trained, a Šarplaninac is comfortable travelling.
Breed compatibility Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog
This dog will tolerate a cat that it is familiar with but it may not be so tolerant of other cats.
Due to its territorial nature, the Šarplaninac does not appreciate the company of other dogs.
The Šarplaninac is careful and gentle around children but it can be boisterous and will try to assert its dominance.
Because of its sheer size and need for lots of exercise, the Šarplaninac may not be the perfect choice of dog for some of senior years.
A Šarplaninac must be exercised well and trained cleverly in order to stay out of trouble. It is unlikely that a first-time owner would successfully manage such a dog.
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog: Purchase price
You could pay anywhere between £1,100 - £1,500 for a Sarplaninac purebred puppy. It will cost £80 to £100 per month to care for this dog.
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog: Health
Having been successfully bred for centuries, the Šarplaninac is generally healthy and robust. It suffers only from ailments associated with large dogs. Its life expectancy is 10 to 12 years.
The Šarplaninac is strong and agile. It does not readily suffer with ailments.
The Šarplaninac tolerates hot weather reasonably well.
The double coat of the Šarplaninac keeps the dog warm in cold weather.
Weight gain is seen of any dog that is not exercised as regularly as it should be and is fed too much human or substandard food.
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