Sarplaninac vs Skye Terrier

Compare Sarplaninac and Skye Terrier 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

Skye Terrier

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

25 – 26 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

9 – 11 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

2/5

Health

3/5

2/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Skye Terrier

Stubborn

Small

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 Skye Terrier

Skye Terriers are long, low terriers from Scotland with a straight, floor-length double coat. Bred to hunt fox and badger, they are calm, loyal and often bond closely with one person. Reserved with strangers, they need moderate exercise, regular grooming, and thoughtful, positive training.

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