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Tatra Shepherd Dog
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| group: herding |
height: m
25.5-27.5" / 65-70cm,
f 24-25.5", 60-65cm
weight: 99-132 lbs / 45-60
kg |
| types: |
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| colors: |
uniformly
white. small cream colored patches are not preferred |
| physical traits: |
well muscled, heavy boned,
strong, compact |
| hair type |
short and dense on head,
muzzle, front part of forelegs and on the hindlegs from hock
down neck and body are coarse, long, thick, straight or slightly
wavy. profuse undercoat, ruff on neck. tail and thighs profuse
and long. tail hair forms flag |
personality/
temperament: |
calm, intelligent, independent,
alert, quiet, imposing, well-balanced, sociable, brave, obedient,
loyal, watchful, affectionate, aloof, some can be overly
shy, nervous or aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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little grooming. brush
daily during moulting. use consistent, fair, calm training.
will take side with children of own family if interprets
rough play to be aggression. reserved toward strangers. little
interest in playing games |
| nickname: |
Polski Owczarek Podhalanski,
Tatra Mountain Sheepdog, Polish Tatra Sheepdog |
| origination: |
Poland, possibly from
Asian mastiffs over one thousand years ago and may share
lineage with the Hungarian Kuvasz, Slovakian Kuvac and Bergamasco |
| bred for: |
herd guarding on mountains,
watchdog, pull carts, police dog, military dog, protection
from wolves |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companion, cold climates,
other pets |
| good with kids? |
yes and no. yes with own
family, no if interprets rough play to be aggression. supervise
as with any large dog |
| life expectancy: |
10-12 yrs |
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| of interest: |
in flock environs is shorn
at same time as flock |
| health concerns: |
ectropion |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci -
(sheepdog dog breed group) |
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