YUGOSLAVIAN SHEPHERD DOG - SHARPLANINA

Reliable

Protective

Devoted

Bold

Broad skull

Straight nasal bone

Almond-shaped dark or light brown eyes

V-shaped dropping ears

Thick, long, coarse coat

Group	📌
Size	Large📌
Utilization	Guardian and protector of cattle herds against predatory animals
Appearance	A robust, well-proportioned dog with a thick, long coat that emphasizes its sturdy appearance.
🖍️Nicknames	Šarplaninac Sharplaninec Illyrian Shepherd Dog
Country of origin	North macedonia, serbia
Lifespan, years	11 - 13
Height	55 cm - 62 cm
Weight	35 kg - 45 kg
Temperament	Reliable, protective, devoted to its master, bold but not snappy.
History	This breed has been bred since time immemorial in the southeastern mountain regions of Yugoslavia. Registered with the F.C.I. since 1939, the breed was originally designated 'Illirski Ovcar' (Yllyrian Shepherd Dog).