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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Bouvier des Ardennes
Ears slightly
darker than body
HEIGHT 20–24in (52–62cm) Variety of colors
WEIGHT 49–77lb (22–35kg)
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years

This hardy, active, former cattle herder from the Belgian
Body length equals
Ardennes is now rarely seen, either as a working dog or a house dog. leg length
A handful of enthusiasts have kept the breed in existence, and with
its adaptable temperament and zest for life the Bouvier des
Ardennes has the potential Black-
for future popularity. edged
Erect, lips
pointed
ears
Coarse mustache
Black and beard

Tousled coat,
Fawn dry to touch

Rounded
feet

Croatian Sarplaninac

Shepherd Dog HEIGHT Over 23in (58cm) Any solid color
WEIGHT 66–99lb (30–45kg)
LIFE SPAN 11–13 years
HEIGHT 16–20in (40–50cm)
WEIGHT 29–44lb (13–20kg)
LIFE SPAN 13–14 years Formerly known as the Illyrian Shepherd Dog, this impressive
breed is now named after the Sarplanina Mountains of Macedonia
Relatively small and lightly built for a shepherd where it originated. The Sarplaninac is very much an outdoor,
dog, this breed is active and alert. Easy to train for Narrow working dog. Although it has a sociable though protective
muzzle
work, the Croatian Shepherd Dog may be harder temperament, its size and energy levels make it impractical
to handle as a house dog because of its natural as a family pet. Drop ears
Longer hair
herding and guarding instincts. Its unusually
forms ruff
wavy or curly coat is a distinctive feature. Heavily around neck
feathered,
bushy tail Brown
Black
Erect, triangular ears, Broad, slightly
lined with long hair rounded top
to head
Short hair Wavy coat
on face

Shorter Backs of Lighter
hair on legs slightly lower legs
lower legs feathered Long,
dense coat

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