Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog (Sharplanina)
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Description
The breed was formerly known as Illyrian Shepherd dog before it was renamed in 1957. Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog is a breed of Antiquity, believed by many to be one of, if not the oldest true Molosser in the World. The Sharplanina is a close relative of all Balkan dogs, from Slovenia to Greece, as well as the Caucasian, Turkish and Central Asian sheepdogs.
Breed Info
Life Expectancy:11-13 years
Size:Large
Weight:30-45 kg (66-99 Ib)
Height:58-62 cm (23-24 in)
FCI:Group 2, Section 2.2 Molossian: Mountain type #041
Colour:Fawn, iron grey, white or almost black, sable or gray with darker "overalls" on the head and back, the undercoat being paler
Character:Independent, reliable, protective but not snappy, incorruptible and devoted to its owner