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A Croatian Sheepdog
Photo: Michala Mračková, Public domain · source
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Croatian Sheepdog

Also called Croatian Shepherd Dog and Hrvatski Ovčar

  • Great with kids
  • Needs space

The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Croatia for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.

Weight
29–44 lb (13–20 kg)
Height at the shoulder
17–20 in (43–50 cm)
Life span
12–15 years
Exercise
About 60 minutes a day
Coat
Medium, Curly
Origin
Slavonia, Croatia

Traits

Family and friends

  • Good with children
  • OK with other dogs
  • Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

  • Energetic
  • Needs space
  • Barks sometimes
  • Easy to train

Care

  • Little grooming
  • Sheds a little
  • Hardly drools

Temperament

Agile Alert Energetic Intelligent Loyal Wary of strangers

Coat colours

Black

Males and females

MalesFemales
Weight 29–44 lb (13–20 kg) 29–44 lb (13–20 kg)
Height 18–20 in (45–50 cm) 17–19 in (43–48 cm)

Recognized by

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)


Caring for a Croatian Sheepdog

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 12–15 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Pet sitters

Someone to look after it while you’re away.

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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API.