Related breedCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyTornjak at a glance
- Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1972 (likely)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 11 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 355
The name. From Bosnian tor, "sheepfold", meaning sheepfold dog.
Same familyGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
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 Tornjak appears 1000 to 1972 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Tornjak is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
