Questions tagged [sarplaninac]

What is the history of the Sarplaninac in companionship and livestock guarding?

Category: Dogs in History

The Sarplaninac, also known as the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog or Illyrian Shepherd Dog, is a large, powerful breed with a long history rooted in livestock guarding and companionship. Originating from the mountainous regions of the Balkans, particularly the Šar Mountains (hence the name Sarplaninac), ...