Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Sapsali	Taigan	Sarplaninac
Origins	Korea	Kyrgyzstan	Serbia Macedonia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	507	473	525
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names	Sapsal Gae, Sapsaree, Exorcising Dog, Ghost Hunting Clever Dog	Kyrgyz Sighthound, Tajgan, Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya Taigan	Macedonian Shepherd, Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog, Illyrian Shepherd Dog, Jugoslovenski ovcarski pas-sarplaninac
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	American Canine Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$300-$500	Unknown	$900-$1000

General Appearance - Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac

Size	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 25 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac

Coat	Silky	Soft Thick	Fluffy Waterproof
Colors	Reddish Orange Brown Golden Yellowish Blonde Black	Gray Brown White Black	Black Fawn Gray Sable White
Grooming	Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Taigan requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Sapsalis are heavy shedders.	Taigans are low shedders.	Sarplaninacs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac

Temperament	Friendly Loyal Protective Gentle Playful	Independent Outright Intelligent Vigilant Calm Quiet Sensitive Reserved	Independent Devoted Protective Calm Intelligent Reliable
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Sapsali is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Taigan's has great intelligence.	Average: Sarplaninac's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Sapsalis are easy to train.	Taigans are very easy to train.	Sarplaninacs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Sapsali is a highly playful breed.	Taigans are not the most playful dog breed.	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Taigans don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Sarplaninacs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Sapsalis are highly affectionate dogs.	Taigans are highly affectionate dogs.	Sarplaninacs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Sapsalis need for social interaction is average.	Taigans are a social breed.	Sarplaninacs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Sapsali is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Taigan is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Sapsalis are one of the best watchdogs.	Taigans are good watchdogs.	Sarplaninacs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Sapsalis strongly protect their territory.	Taigans strongly protect their territory.	Sarplaninacs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Taigan has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Sapsalis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Taigans have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sarplaninacs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Taigan is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Sapsalis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Taigans have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Sarplaninacs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Sapsalis are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Taigans are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Sarplaninacs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Sapsalis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Taigans adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Sarplaninacs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Taigans do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac

Stranger Friendly	Sapsalis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Taigans are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Sapsalis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Taigans are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Sapsalis are cat-friendly dogs.	Taigans are not cat-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Sapsalis are dog-friendly dogs.	Taigans are average friendly towards other dogs.	Sarplaninacs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Sapsali is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Taigan is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Sapsalis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Taigans are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Sapsalis are usually friendly towards other pets.	Taigans do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Sarplaninacs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Sapsalis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Taigans are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Sarplaninacs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Taigan breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Taigan is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	11-13 years	10-13 years	12-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Sapsalis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Taigans are high energy dogs.	Sarplaninacs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Sapsalis have an average exercise need.	Taigans need quite a lot of exercise.	Sarplaninacs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Sapsalis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Taigans don't need too much sleep.	Sarplaninacs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Sapsali can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Taigan has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Sapsali is an average drooler.	The Taigan is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Sapsali vs Taigan vs Sarplaninac

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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