Sarplaninac vs Thai Ridgeback Dog

Compare Sarplaninac and Thai Ridgeback 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

Thai Ridgeback Dog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

51 – 61 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

16 – 34 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

12 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Thai Ridgeback Dog

Low grooming

Large

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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0 puppies for sale

About Thai Ridgeback Dog

Ancient Thai hunting breed with a distinctive back ridge, the Thai Ridgeback is medium-sized, lean and athletic. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and firm, positive training, suiting experienced, active owners.

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6 puppies for sale