Karst Shepherd
Breed Information |
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| Name | Karst Shepherd |
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| Origin |  Slovenia |
| Breed Group | Guardian Dog (UKC) |
| Size | Medium to Large |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 11-12 years |
| Temperament |
Brave Courageous Independent |
| Height |
Male: 22-25 inches (57-63 cm) Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) |
| Weight | 58-88 pounds (26-40 kg) |
| Colors |
Dark Grey Silver Grey |
| Litter Size | 3-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
1 stars The Karst Shepherd is not recommended for apartment life. It needs space and will do best with at least a large yard. Because its thick coat protects it so well, it can happily cope with living outdoors provided it has proper shelter. |
| 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 |
2 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
3 stars This breed of dog is best suited to a family with lots of space surrounding the home. It should be taken on daily, long, brisk walk or jog. |
| Grooming |
3 stars Moderate Maintenance: Regular grooming is required to keep its fur in good shape. |
| Health Issues |
3 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
2 stars Ranking: N/A Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
5 stars |
Karst Shepherd Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Charlie | Bella |
| 02 | Jasper | Piper |
| 03 | Jack | Maggie |
| 04 | Rocky | Molly |
| 05 | Bear | Lulu |
| 06 | Duke | Penny |
| 07 | Jake | Coco |
| 08 | Dexter | Layla |
| 09 | Lucky | Maddie |
| 10 | Sammy | Gracie |
| 100 Cute Puppy Names › | ||
Overview |
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The Karst Shepherd is a medium sized, compact sheepdog, of iron-grey color with a 10 cm long dense, double coat. The head is extremely noble with friendly, almond-shaped, dark-brown eyes and an amiable, rounded skull. It is slightly longer than its height, with a sabre-like tail that reaches at least to the hocks. The back is solid, straight; the chest of medium width and elbow deep with quite well-sprung ribs. Teeth: scissor-bite, dentition perfect. The iron grey color has two additional shades, toward silver grey or very dark grey. Some of the darker animals have characteristic stripes on the legs, a reminder of their ancestry. The breed standard describes the dog as having a sharp temperament and strong individuality, distrustful of strangers. It's a good guard dog. Like all large dogs, the Karst Shepherd needs to be well socialized while very young, with people if the dog is to be a companion, and with livestock if the dog is to be a guardian. If the breed's background is taken into consideration, and if the dog is well socialized and trained, he may make a good family dog. Temperament of individual dogs may vary. |
History |
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The Karst Shepherd Dog has existed for several centuries in the Slovenian region of the Karst Massif. They were originally named the Illyrian Shepherd and were grouped together under this name with the Shepherd of the Sarplaninia Massif. In 1968, the two breeds were separated by the Central Society of Yugoslavia into the Karst Shepherd Dog and the Sarplaninac, and they have been independent of one another ever since. The Karst Shepherd Dog was recognized by the United Kennel Club July 1, 2006. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: The 10 Strongest Shepherd Dog Breeds
