Illyrian Shepherd Dog

The Illyrian Shepherd Dog ( Ilirski ovčar ) was a breed of dog found in former Yugoslavia . It was recognized by the FCI in 1939 . In 1957 the breed was renamed Šarplaninac , and in 1968 the Karst Sheepdog was separated as a separate breed.

In the breed standard of the Karst Sheepdog, the history of the breed is related to the migration of the Illyrians , to whom the ancestors of these dogs are likely to be.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Breed standard No. 41 of the FCI: Šarplaninac  (PDF) , Breed standard No. 278 of the FCI: Kraški ovčar  (PDF)
2. ↑ Breed standard No. 41 of the FCI: Šarplaninac  (PDF)
3. ↑ ^{a b} Breed Standard No. 278 of the FCI: Karst Shepherd Dog (Kraški ovčar)  (PDF)