Karst Shepherd Dog

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Size: Large
Other Names: Kraski Ovcar, Istrian Shepherd
Country of Origin: Slovenia
Accreditation:
United Kennel Club (UKC): Guardian Dog

The Karst Shepherd Dog is a medium-to-large livestock guardian with a longish iron-gray coat, a dark mask, and dropped ears. The body is slightly longer than tall, built for limestone hills and cold nights.

A Slovenian livestock guardian for a farm or large yard; a dense iron-gray coat, a watchful bark, and a poor match for close-quarters city life.

The Karst Shepherd Dog is a Slovenian flock guardian from the Karst plateau. It lived with sheep against wolves and thieves. The UKC classes it as a Guardian Dog.

Height: Male: 22½–25 inches; Female: 21–23½ inches
Weight: 58–93 pounds
Color: Iron gray, with a dark mask; a small white mark on the chest is allowed
Coat: Long, harsh, and abundant, with a dense undercoat
Lifespan: 11–13 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

This is an independent, territorial guardian. It is typically devoted to its own household and reserved with strangers. It needs space and a role.

Training

Socialize early and keep the rules quiet and firm. The breed was selected to think for itself on the mountain.

Care and grooming

Brush the long coat weekly, more often when the undercoat blows.

Shedding

Seasonal and heavy.

Health

As with other guardians of this size, hip dysplasia can occur. Keep the dog lean.

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