Sarplaninac vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Compare Sarplaninac and Central Asian Shepherd Dog 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

Sarplaninac

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

62 – 90 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

45 – 85 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Great with kids

Giant

Summary

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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About Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Ancient Central Asian livestock and property guardian: very large, powerful, calm and independent, deeply loyal to family but reserved with strangers. Needs early socialisation, firm experienced handling, secure space, moderate exercise, and regular grooming of its thick shedding coat.

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