Sarplaninac vs Smålandsstövare

Compare Sarplaninac and Smålandsstövare 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

Smålandsstövare

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

42 – 54 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

15 – 18 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Smålandsstövare

Great with kids

High energy

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 Smålandsstövare

The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.

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