Sarplaninac vs Shikoku

Compare Sarplaninac and Shikoku 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

Shikoku

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

48 – 52 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

16 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Shikoku

Low grooming

Easy to train

Medium

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 Shikoku

The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.

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