Å arplaninac
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
Serbia, Macedonia
Jugoslovenski Ovčarski Pas - sarplaninac ( Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog - sarplaninac ) to 1957: Illyrian Sheepdog
Bitches 58 cm Males 62 cm
Bitches 30-40 kg Dogs 35-45 kg
The sarplaninac ( Serbian Cyrillic: Шарпланинaц, Macedonian Cyrillic: Шарпланинец, pronounced [ ʃarplani ː nats ] ) is recognized by the FCI breed from Serbia and Macedonia ( FCI Group 2, Section 2.2, Standard No. 41).
Origin and History
The sarplaninac is a breed created over the centuries, which accompanied the shepherds in the area of Serbia and Macedonia as a livestock guardian dog. It was named after the nearby on the border between Kosovo and Macedonia Mountains " Šar Planina ", the first official standard was established in 1930. Registration took place in 1939 at the FCI under the name Illyrian Sheepdog ( Ilirski ovčar ), but ( Kraški ovčar ) has not yet between the ( present ) sarplaninac and the Karst Shepherd Dog distinguished. In 1956 the filing of the standards with the name sarplaninac ( Jugoslovenski Ovčarski Pas - sarplaninac; German: Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog - sarplaninac ). The breed spread after 1970 in Europe. Up to this time the export was prohibited.
Description
The sarplaninac with up to 62 inches in size and 45 kg weight a powerful dog, long haired stock with a woolly undercoat. The hair is one color, from white to tan and gray to dark brown to that looks almost black. The ears are small drooping.
Nature
As with all guard dogs is the sarplaninac to meet quite headstrong and used to own decisions. He is good-natured, as long as it goes, loyal and eager to work. The education requires tact, especially beyond its traditional remit, which is the case for today 's ever more. The dog was in his home often very long time provided solely and entirely with his flock up.
Use
The sarplaninac is the typical shepherd dog ( guard dog ) of this area. He operates largely independently, what is absolutely important also to protect the flock. Its universality is reflected in the fact that it is now also used as a watch and guard dog, both in the military and the police. Even as a family dog he shows his qualities when man his origin due consideration.
Legal
The sarplaninac stands in the Swiss canton of Ticino on the breed list of potentially dangerous dogs, the attitude is there a permit. The Danish Dog Act contains the sarplaninac on his race list, which requires a far-reaching ban on keeping, breeding and importation.
Sources and Links
See also List of canine technical terms.