Croatian Sheepdog vs Sarplaninac

Compare Croatian Sheepdog 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

Croatian Sheepdog

Sarplaninac

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

57 – 62 cm

Weight

13 – 20 kg

30 – 45 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

11 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Croatian Sheepdog

Medium

Sarplaninac

Large

Summary

About Croatian Sheepdog

The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium, black, wavy‑coated herding breed from Croatia, agile and energetic with alert prick ears. Intelligent and sensitive, it bonds closely with family, may be reserved with strangers, and needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation.

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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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