Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Sarplaninac	Seppala Siberian Sleddog	Tamaskan Dog
Origins	Serbia Macedonia	Canada	Finland
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Group	Guard Dogs	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	525	354	288
Reviews	1	1	0
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Other Names	Macedonian Shepherd, Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog, Illyrian Shepherd Dog, Jugoslovenski ovcarski pas-sarplaninac	Sepp Siberian Sleddog, Siberian Sleddog	Tamaskan husky, Tam
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	American Canine Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No set	No set
Price	$900-$1000	$600-$800	$600-$800

General Appearance - Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 66-99 pounds (30-45 kg), Female: 50-84 pounds (23-38 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 67 pounds (30.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (63-71 cm), Female: 24-27 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog

Coat	Fluffy Waterproof	Dense	Coarse Thick Double
Colors	Black Fawn Gray Sable White	Sable Piebald Gray White Black	Red Gray Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Tamaskan Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Sarplaninacs shed moderately.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs shed moderately.	Tamaskan Dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog

Temperament	Independent Devoted Protective Calm Intelligent Reliable	Active Primitive Cooperative Trainable Affectionate Inquisitive	Agile Obedient Tolerant Intelligent Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Sarplaninac's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddog's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Tamaskan Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Sarplaninacs are quite easy to train.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are easy to train.	Tamaskan Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Tamaskan Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Sarplaninacs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Tamaskan Dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Sarplaninacs are highly affectionate dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Tamaskan Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Sarplaninacs need for social interaction is average.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need for social interaction is average.	Tamaskan Dogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Tamaskan Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Sarplaninacs are good watchdogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are good watchdogs.	Tamaskan Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Sarplaninacs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs strongly protect their territory.	Tamaskan Dogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Tamaskan Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Sarplaninacs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Tamaskan Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Tamaskan Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Sarplaninacs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Tamaskan Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Sarplaninacs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Tamaskan Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Sarplaninacs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Tamaskan Dogs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Tamaskan Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog

Stranger Friendly	Sarplaninacs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Tamaskan Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Sarplaninacs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Tamaskan Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Sarplaninacs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tamaskan Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Sarplaninacs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tamaskan Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tamaskan Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Tamaskan Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Sarplaninacs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are generally with other pets.	Tamaskan Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Sarplaninacs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Tamaskan Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Seppala Siberian Sleddog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Tamaskan Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog

Health Issues	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Tamaskan Dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Cancer Cryptorchidism Deafness Degenerative Myelopathy Ear Infections Epilepsy Eye Problems Heat Intolerance Liver Issues Renal Failure
Life Expectancy	12-13 years	12-16 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Sarplaninacs are high energy dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Tamaskan Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Sarplaninacs need a lot of exercises.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Tamaskan Dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Sarplaninacs don't need too much sleep.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Tamaskan Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Seppala Siberian Sleddog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tamaskan Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Tamaskan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
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.	The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Tamaskan Dog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Sarplaninac vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Tamaskan Dog

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	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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