Sarplaninac vs Weimaraner

Compare Sarplaninac and Weimaraner 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

Weimaraner

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

57 – 70 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

25 – 40 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

11 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

2/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Weimaraner

Great with kids

High energy

Quiet

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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About Weimaraner

Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.

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