Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Sarplaninac

Compare Polish Lowland 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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Sarplaninac

Breed type

Purebred

Height

42 – 50 cm

57 – 62 cm

Weight

14 – 23 kg

30 – 45 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Medium

Sarplaninac

Large

Summary

About Polish Lowland Sheepdog

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owczarek Nizinny) is a medium, sturdy herding dog with a long, dense, often eye-covering coat. Intelligent and independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, bonds closely with family, needs regular grooming, mental work, and moderate daily exercise.

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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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