Features of Sharplanina dogs

makedonska verzija

Sharplaninec was first registered at FCI (World Cynology Federation) in 1939 under the number 41 and the name "Sharplaninec".Its weight ranges from 60 to 70 kilos, its height 70 cm, and its chest can measure up to 120 cm. It has big pointy teeth, a body with great muscule mass and an extraordinary constitution. It has a calm temper, it is robust and typically loyal to its master, incorruptible, fearless, disciplined, fleetfooted, bullky and adaptable. Its love for children is enormous. Engineer Nacko Savovski, the owner of the breeding farm "KORAB", the cynology referee for Sharplaninec breed, chairman of a club for protection of the breed and vice chairman of Macedonian Cynology Association, has raised about 300 Sharplaninec dogs, wich werw brought back into their natural enviroment - the mountans. Sharplaninec dogs from "KORAB" have been awarded many recognitions at dog exhibitions both in the Republic of Macedonia and across all the continets.

BACKGROUND

One of the rare species of Macedonia’s fauna, the indigenous shepherd dog Sharplaninec, is threatened with extinction. In the scientific world, the home of Sharplaninec was believed to be Asia, but further researches have led to the conclusion that its original homeland was the Balkans, that the Sharplaninec was indigenous to the mountain ranges of Macedonia (Shar Planina, Korab, Stogovo, Bistra and the Mavrovo range). Adapted to the severe environment of Macedonian Mountains, merged with the snow – where it feels safest – Sharplaninec has been living and surviving in this reservation for centuries. In 1939, Sharplaninec was enlisted as number 41 in the World Sinology Federation (FCI), where all pedigree dogs are registered.

FEATURES

Its weight ranges from 60 to 70 kilos, its height 70 cm, and its chest can measure up to 120 cm. It has big pointed teeth, a body with great muscle mass and an extraordinary constitution.

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It has a calm temper, it is robust and typically loyal to its master, incorruptible, fearless, disciplined, fleetfooted, bulky and adaptable. Its love for children is enormous.

BREEDING

Mr. Nacko Savovski, an engineer by profession, is the owner of the breeding farm ”KORAB”, the cynology referee for Sharplaninec breed, chairman of commission for protection of the breed and vice chairman of Macedonian Cynology Association, has raised about 300 Sharplaninec dogs, which were brought back into their natural environment – the mountains. Sharplaninec dogs from “KORAB” have been awarded much recognition at dog exhibitions both in the Republic of Macedonia and across all the continents. Detailed information about this breed available at Tel: + 389 91 77 77 22, fax + 389 91 73 30 20, or the address “Prolet “ 10/1 Skopje Republic of Macedonia.

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The breeding farm “KORAB” has been continually operating and breeding the Sharplaninec breed since 1975. Since June 1985 it is officially registered at the FCI under the name “KORAB”. In the past period the breeding farm “KORAB” has used 32 breeding females, of which 28 have a full genealogy, and 4 have partial genealogy. The females have been mated with 15 different males, 10 of which have a full genealogy, and 5 partial genealogy. The mating has produced 322 dogs.<

THE HENRY FORD 1997/98 CONSERVATION AWARD
WINNER IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIAThe Henry Ford European Foundation for Conservation was first established in 1983. The aim of the Foundation was to provide financial and media support for a limited number of projects linked to the conservation of natural and cultural values.In 1997 the 15-year-old breeder Marko Savoski, the son of Nacko Savovski, was awarded the Henry Ford conservation price for the Republic of Macedonia.

THREE SHORT STORIES FOR SHARPLANINEC

A Sharplaninec puppy was brought from the mountain to the urban environment at the age of 10 months. The Sharplaninec named Medo was at the age between 3 and 4 years, in time when the child of his owner was about 7. The child was playing outside with two other schoolmates, when all three suddenly decided to cross a very busy street. When Medo judged that the situation is threatening the life of his master’s child, instantly jumped on it, grabbed it upon the arm, and dragged it away from the running car. But for Medo, the tragic accident would certainly have occurred.

2) BISTRA THE RELIABLE COW-ESCORT

A female Sharplaninec named Bistra was given to the cowfarm in Berovo (East Macedonia). Bistra knew all the 12 cows she was taking care of by their names. If her master, for instance, would ask her to bring out the cow called Slavica, she would immediately do so. If on the other hand she was asked to take the cow Olgica into the barn, she would instantly obey. She would repeat these operations with all the twelve cows.

3) THE SHARP WATCHDOG

One of the most remarkable character features of the Sharplaninec is its distinctive way of defending the herd from predators. Several Sharplaninec specimens were tested in the USA for their defense capabilities against coyotes attacking the flock. Coyotes are known for their tactics, one group luring away the shepherd dogs away from the heard, while other group of coyotes kill their prey. On those occasions the Sharplaninec would never allow himself to be cheated and lured away from the herd. He would stay at his duty, circling around the sheep, and nothing would interrupt his concentration and make him leave the herd.