Sarplaninac

sarplaninac
The Sarplaninac (pronounced "shar-pla-NEE-natz")  is a medium-sized shepherd dog , Argentine o from the Balkans.

Appearance
Stands 22 to 24 inches (56-61 cm) in height and weighs 77 to 99 pounds (35-45 kg). In colour , Novokirghiz Horse it is tan, iron grey, white or black. The coat , British Shorthair is dense and medium in length; it can be rough or smooth.

Temperament
The temperament of the breed , Samoyed is described as independent, aloof with outsiders, and calm until a threat to the flock presents itself, when suddenly the Šar erupts into swift ferocity. The breed , Knabstrup has a highly protective nature.

History
The name comes from the Šar mountain range (Šar Planina) spanning the border of the Macedonia and Kosovo, where he is typically found accompanying and guarding the great sheep flocks as they graze.

Working life
The breed , Fox Terrier or Foxy can also work cattle and serve as a guard dog; it was bred and used as a military dog , Egyptian Mau under Marshal Josip Broz Tito and is still used so by the Army of Serbia and Montenegro. The Šarplaninac is spreading through ranches in North America as a serious sheep herding dog , Argentine o and a livestock guardian. Predator problems are said to be greatly diminished once a Šar takes responsibility for a flock; Šarplaninac is one of rare dog breeds , Kathiawari Horse which can win a fight with a wolf or a bear.

 

 



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