Sarplaninac
Illyrian Sheepdog/Shepherd
Šar Planinac (or Sar Planina)
Yugoslavian Herder
Yugoslav Mountain Dog
Yugoslav Shepherd Dog
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| Charplaninatz Illyrian Sheepdog/Shepherd Šar Planinac (or Sar Planina) Yugoslavian Herder Yugoslav Mountain Dog Yugoslav Shepherd Dog |
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| FCI: | Group 2 Section 2 #041 |
| CKC: | Miscellaneous Class |
| UKC: | Guardian Dogs |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club | |
| This breed of dog is extinct | |
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The Šarplaninac (Шарпланинац) (pronounced "shar-pla-NEE-natz") (Macedonian:Šarplaninec ) is a medium-sized shepherd dog breed of the Balkan region.
The "Sar" stands 22 to 24 inches (56-61 cm) in height and weighs 77 to 99 pounds (35-45 kg). In colour it is tan, iron grey, white or black. The coat is dense and medium in length; it can be rough or smooth.
The temperament of the breed 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 has a highly protective nature.
The name comes from the Šar mountain range (Šar Planina) spanning at the border of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro where he is typically found accompanying and guarding the great sheep flocks as they graze.
The breed can also work cattle and serve as a guard dog; it was bred and used as a military dog 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 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 which can win a fight with a wolf or a bear.
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