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The '''Šarplaninac''', '''Sharplaninec''' or '''Sharr Mountain Dog''' is a large-sized shepherd [[dog]] [[dog breed|breed]] of the [[Balkans|Balkan]] region, from the [[Šar |
The '''Šarplaninac''' (pronounced shar-pla-NEE-natz), '''Sharplaninec''' or '''Sharr Mountain Dog''' is a large-sized shepherd [[dog]] [[dog breed|breed]] of the [[Balkans|Balkan]] region, from the [[Šar mountain]]s (''Šar Planina'' in Serbian and Macedonian). |
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==History== |
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The Šarplaninac is an ancient livestock guarding breed from the [[Šar mountain]]s of [[Kosovo]]<ref>''Note:'' the Serbian province of [[Kosovo]] is under [[United Nations|UN]] administration since the 1999 [[Kosovo War]].</br>See also: [[United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo]] (UNMIK).</ref>, [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]] and [[Albania]]. Although its origin is not clear, it is believed that their ancestors were the ancient [[Molossia]]n dogs of Greece and the livestock guarding dogs of Turkey.<ref name="UKC">[[United Kennel Club]]: [http://mail.ukcdogs.com/ukcweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/6862D3647D7B7DCB85257044006B2D42?OpenDocument Official U.K.C. Breed Standard], Revised April 1, 1998.</ref> |
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The Šarplaninac comes from the Šar Mountains (''Šar Planina'' in Serbian and Macedonian) of [[Kosovo]] (in southern [[Serbia]]), [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]] and [[Albania]]. It is a mixed breed of Antiquity, believed by many to be one of, if not the oldest true Molosser in the world.{{Fact|date=October 2007}} . It is the Balkans where [[Molosser]]s come from, having spread on all sides of the world thousands of years ago, influencing the establishment of most modern [[mastiff]] and [[shepherd dog]] breeds, leading some to conclude that the Šarplaninac breed was formerly named the Illyrian Shepherd Dog when first recognized by the F.C.I. in 1939. The name was changed in 1957 to Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Šarplaninac. |
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Thsi breed is the oldest dog of this type. This breed is most commonly associated with the Šar Mountains region which is how it got its name. |
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The breed was initially recognized by the [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] (FCI) in 1939 as the [[Illyria]]n Shepherd Dog, after the Ancient name of the region. The name was changed in 1957 to Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog-Sharplanina, after the Šar mountains (''Šar Planina'' in Serbian and Macedonian) where the breed is most common.<ref name="UKC"/> |
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* [http://www.unet.com.mk/sharplaninec/index.html Sharplaninec. The king of Cadinae] |
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* [http://www.sarplaninac.info/_eng/default-eng.htm International Sarplaninac Club] |
* [http://www.sarplaninac.info/_eng/default-eng.htm International Sarplaninac Club] |
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Other names | Sharrplaninatz Illyrian Sheepdog Ilyrian Shepherd | ||||||||
Common nicknames | Shar Sar Шарко Šarko | ||||||||
Origin | Serbia, Albania & Macedonia (Šar mountains) | ||||||||
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The Šarplaninac (pronounced shar-pla-NEE-natz), Sharplaninec or Sharr Mountain Dog is a large-sized shepherd dog breed of the Balkan region, from the Šar mountains (Šar Planina in Serbian and Macedonian).
- Albanian: Qen i Sharrit
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Appearance
General appearance
The Šarplaninac is a large, muscular, strongly-built dog. The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers, and the front legs account for approximately 55% of the height. The head is large but proportional to the body, with dark eyes and a kind expression.
Size
The Šarplaninac is a large, strong long-haired dog. It is compactly built, with a massive head, and strong and muscular legs. It has fiery eyes which shows intelligent and its brave nature.
- Body
It is slightly longer in width then height, index size for male dogs is 104-108 cm whereas for female dogs is 106-110.
- Height in Male Dogs: 57-62cm
- Height in Female Dogs: 55-60cm
- Weight in Male Dogs: 35-45kg
- Weight in Female Dogs: 30-40kg
Coat and colour
The coat is dense and medium in length; it can be rough or smooth. The coat is also about four inches (10 cm) long. The coat will benefit from occasional brushing. All Šarplaninac types are always solid in colour: tan, iron grey, white or almost black. The solid colour need not be completely uniform, and most Sars have several different shades of the same colour fading gradually into one another. There are no bicolours and no uniformly black-coated dogs among purebreds, but oddly-coloured specimens do exist.
- Color
There are several varieties of colors where in relation to percentage dominate: Tiger Color with 30%, grey color with all the varieties 20%, Yellow color with black muzzle 20%, white color 20% and counter mask (muzzle).
Temperament
Šarplaninacs are powerful strong aggressive fearless loyal guardians. 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 Šarplaninac erupts into swift ferocity. The breed has a highly protective nature. In the absence of a flock of sheep, the Shar will often treat its humans as sheep - herding them away from danger or undesirable areas. They are serene and majestic, gentle with children and smaller dogs. They are also highly intelligent and bred to survive without human supervision while guarding the flocks in the high pastures. Young pups can kill small animals until trained not to hunt.
History
The Šarplaninac is an ancient livestock guarding breed from the Šar mountains of Kosovo[1], Macedonia and Albania. Although its origin is not clear, it is believed that their ancestors were the ancient Molossian dogs of Greece and the livestock guarding dogs of Turkey.[2]
The breed was initially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1939 as the Illyrian Shepherd Dog, after the Ancient name of the region. The name was changed in 1957 to Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog-Sharplanina, after the Šar mountains (Šar Planina in Serbian and Macedonian) where the breed is most common.[2]
Working life
The Šarplaninac is a reserved and intuitive breed, naturally stubborn and undemonstrative, but once properly trained and handled with authority, it excels at a variety of tasks. Dog-aggression and wariness of strangers are common traits of the Šarplaninac, which is why early socialization is of utmost importance. But this is also a breed of intelligence and immense loyalty to its owner, as well as genuine love of children, making it an agreeable companion dog. Šarplaninac is one of rare dog breeds which can confront and take down a wolf or a bear. One of the interesting physical characteristics of, the Šarplaninac are his unusually large teeth that set it apart from most dogs, further proving its old age of origin.[citation needed] Heavily-boned and muscular, the Ilyrian Shepherd has a very rich full top-coat, with an abundant dense undercoat, making it fully weatherproof and suited for an outside life.
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. The Šarplaninac is spreading through ranches in North America as a serious sheep herding dog and a livestock guardian. Predation problems are said to be greatly diminished once a Sar takes responsibility for a flock.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Note: the Serbian province of Kosovo is under UN administration since the 1999 Kosovo War.
See also: United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). - ^ a b United Kennel Club: Official U.K.C. Breed Standard, Revised April 1, 1998.