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44 GUIDE T O BREED S

KARST SHEPHERD DOG

THIS RELIABLE AND DEVOTED DOG NEEDS A SPACIOUS HOME AND CORRECT HANDLING FCI
Head as wide
Height range Formerly known as the Illyrian Shepherd, this as it is long
21–25 in (53–63 cm) dog was separated from another breed of the same
Weight range name and renamed the Karst, or Istrian, Shepherd
55–93 lb (25–42 kg)
Dog in the 1960s. Used for herding and guarding in
Life span 11–12 years the alpine Karst region of Slovenia, this excellent
Origin Slovenia working dog can make a good companion with
careful training and early socializing.

Flat, long,
iron-gray coat

Hair on neck forms Lighter gray
ruff and mane Long, markings
bushy tail

Dark streak on
front of limbs

ESTRELA MOUNTAIN DOG

THIS DOG, FOR LARGE HOMES ONLY, CAN LIVE OUTSIDE IF GIVEN SHELTER KC

Height range A livestock guardian from the Estrela Mountains of Portugal, Long head
24–28 in (62–72 cm) this fearless, rugged dog was bred to protect flocks against rounded skull
with broad,
Weight range predators such as wolves. The Estrela Mountain Dog is
77–132 lb (35–60 kg)
a loyal and friendly but strong-willed companion that
Life span Over 10 years needs consistent and patient obedience
Origin Portugal training. There are long-coated
and short-coated varieties
of the breed.

Other colors
Dark face
mask
Wolf-gray Black brindle Thick ruff
around
May have white markings on neck and
underside and extremities. chest
Thick, slightly wavy,
fawn topcoat
Long-coated
Black hairs
intermingle
with fawn hairs

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