Related breedCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyŠarplaninac at a glance
- Origin
- Šar Mountains, North Macedonia
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1939 (uncertain)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 11 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, UKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 41
The name. Named for the Šar Mountains (Šar Planina); planinac means "mountain dweller".
Same familyGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Bloodhound, Cane Corso, Greyhound, Icelandic Sheepdog, Kuvasz, Norwegian Buhund
Same eraLhasa Apso800 CE to 1934 · ChinaPlace in time
The Šarplaninac appears 1000 to 1939 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Šarplaninac is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
