Istrian Shepherd
 
Istrian Shepherd
Other Names
Istrian Shepherd, Krasky Ovcar
Origin
Balkans/Slovenia, Middle Ages
Use Today
Flock Guarding, Companion
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-13 years of age
Weight & Height
58 to 88 pounds & 20-24 inches tall at the shoulders
Known Health
Problems
None Known
Physical Description
Medium size musculardog. The skull is lightly longer than the muzzle and
there is a large black nose and almond-shaped eyes that are brown. The
ears and medium size, drop and high set. The tail is bushy and saber
shaped with a slight hook.
Temperament
Playful dog that is wary of strangers.
Training
Needs Patient, but consistant training
Living Conditions
Not Suitable for apartment living.
Grooming
Exercise
This breeds at least a large yard that it can exercise itself in.
Coat Texture
Double coat has a thick undercoat and a long, harsh outer coat.
Coat Colors
Grey
Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be
considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Note Male
animals should have two apparrently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum.
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