Croatian Sheepdog
Breed Information |
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| Name | Croatian Sheepdog |
| Other names | Hrvatski ovčar, Kroatischer Schäferhund |
| Origin |  Croatia |
| Breed Group | Herding |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 12-14 years |
| Temperament |
Agile Alert Companionable Energetic Intelligent Keen |
| Height | 16-21 inches (40-53 cm) |
| Weight | 29-43 pounds (13-20 kg) |
| Colors | Black |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $1000 - $1200 USD
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
4 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
3 stars The Croatian Sheepdog will dog okay in an apartment as long as it gets enough exercise. It is a virtually weatherproof canine with a comparably adaptable disposition. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
5 stars Needs a lot of exercise, which includes a daily walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind, the leader leads the way and that leader needs to be the humans. It is a very good breed for all dog sports. |
| Grooming |
2 stars Low Maintenance: This breed is easy to groom. An occasional combing and brushing to remove dead hair is all it needs. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: Unknown |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
2 stars |
| Trainability |
4 stars Easy Training: The Croatian Sheepdog is known to listen to commands and obey its owner. Expect fewer repetitions when training this breed. |
| Watchdog Ability |
5 stars |
Croatian Sheepdog Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Cooper | Lucy |
| 02 | Max | Bella |
| 03 | Toby | Coco |
| 04 | Jack | Luna |
| 05 | Oliver | Annie |
| 06 | Milo | Ellie |
| 07 | Oliver | Lulu |
| 08 | Jackson | Stella |
| 09 | Louie | Ruby |
| 10 | Sammy | Penny |
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Overview |
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The Croatian Sheepdog is a weatherproof, adaptable breed. They are of low to medium height and the base color is always black, although there may be very small patches of white on its chest and/or toes. A characteristic is the short hairs on its somewhat fox-like head and legs. The remainder of the coat is longer and wavy or curly. The height at the withers in both sexes is between 16 and 21 inches and the length exceeds the height by approximately 10%. Nowadays, some dogs are even taller; that is probably due to better nutrition and an easier life - they grow to their full genetic potential. Traditionally the tail is docked very short but, if undocked, it is carried curled over the dog's back. The Croatian Sheepdog is an alert, agile, keen and intelligent dog with enormous energy and a strong need for human leadership. It is healthy, resistant to disease and inexpensive to keep. It possesses a well-developed herding instinct and is an excellent watchdog. An instinctive herder, it is wary of strangers. If socialized early, however, it responds well to obedience training. As a pet without early obedience training and exercise to occupy its athletic body and excellent mind, it can become very noisy, even destructive. |
History |
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The Croatian Sheepdog (also known as the Hrvatski Ovcar) is a native breed that is descended from the dogs the Croats brought with them when the settled the land. It has been bred and used as a sheep and cattle herder in the plains of Slavonia for centuries. The earliest written document that has been found about the breed dates from the year 1374. The Croatian Sheepdog was recognized by the United Kennel Club July 1, 2006. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: Croatian Sheepdog - TOP 10 Interesting Facts
