Caucasian Shepherd Dog vs Šarplaninac

Compare the Caucasian Shepherd Dog to the Šarplaninac. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Caucasian Shepherd Dogs and Šarplaninacs.

Caucasian Shepherd Dog vs Sarplaninac
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
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General Details
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-14 Years
Height
25-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
80-180 Pounds
66-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Origin Country
Georgia
Serbia
Origin Year
-500 BC
-300 BC
Temperament
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Average
Below Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
None
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
None
None
Personality
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
High
Dander
Medium to High
High
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Aggression
Above Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Above Average
Above Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Sarplaninac
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
White
White
Black
Black
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
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