Bohemian Shepherd vs Sarplaninac

Compare Bohemian Shepherd and Sarplaninac side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Bohemian Shepherd

Sarplaninac

Breed type

Purebred

Height

49 – 55 cm

57 – 62 cm

Weight

17 – 27 kg

30 – 45 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 14 years

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

4/5

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Bohemian Shepherd

High energy

Low grooming

Medium

Sarplaninac

Large

Summary

About Bohemian Shepherd

Medium-sized Czech herding and guard dog with a black coat and tan markings. Athletic, intelligent, and people-oriented, it bonds closely with family, needs daily exercise and mental work, and responds best to gentle, consistent training. Generally healthy with a long lifespan.

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About Sarplaninac

The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.

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