Tornjak vs Šarplaninac
Compare the Tornjak to the Šarplaninac. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tornjaks and Šarplaninacs.
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
60-110 Pounds
66-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Origin Country
Croatia
Serbia
Origin Year
-1000 BC
-300 BC
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Medium
Low
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-14 Years
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Tornjak
Sarplaninac
