Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Comparison – Which dog is better Balkanski Gonic or Illyrian Shepherd Dog?

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Name	Serbian Hound	Sarplaninac
Origins	Serbia	Serbia Macedonia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. What other names are these breeds known by?	Balkanski Gonic Balkan Hound	Illyrian Shepherd Dog Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog Macedonian Shepherd
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac. Which breed is heavier?	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac? Is a Serbian Hound taller than a Sarplaninac?	Male: 18–22 inches (46–56 cm), Female: 17.5–21.5 inches (44–54 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18–22 inches (46–56 cm), Female: 17.5–21.5 inches (44–54 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac. Which breed costs more?	$500-$700	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac?	Average: The Serbian Hound is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Serbian Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare training requirements.	Serbian Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare alertness levels.	Serbian Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare territorial behaviors.	Serbian Hound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac. How do their temperaments differ?	Obedient Lively Kind Tenacious Good-natured Dependable	Independent Protective Intelligent Reliable Devoted Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac?	Serbian Hound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac?	Average to High: Serbian Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Sarplaninac dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac social needs comparison:	Serbian Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac?	The wanderlust potential of the Serbian Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac? Which can be better for hunting?	Serbian Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Serbian Hound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare play drive and energy.	The Serbian Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Serbian Hound indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sarplaninac breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare adaptability levels.	Serbian Hound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Sarplaninac dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac?	Serbian Hound dogs 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.

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Serbian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Serbian Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Serbian Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sarplaninac bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Serbian Hound: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Sarplaninac: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac. Which breed is healthier?	Serbian Hounds are commonly healthy dogs.	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac?	Rare The Serbian Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Sarplaninac should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac health problems comparison:	Bloat Joint Dysplasia Obesity	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Drug Sensitivity

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare activity levels.	Serbian Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Serbian Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Sarplaninac dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac?	Serbian Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Sarplaninac dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Serbian Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Sarplaninac's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare daily food needs.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan	Black Gray White Fawn Sable
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Serbian Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare drooling amounts.	The Serbian Hound is an average drooler. See more.	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. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Serbian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac? Compare fur types.	Thick Smooth Harsh	Fluffy Waterproof
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac? Do Serbian Hound dogs shed more than Sarplaninac dogs?	Serbian Hound dogs shed above average. See more.	Sarplaninac dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare kid-friendliness.	Serbian Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Serbian Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Sarplaninac dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac? Which dog is more friendly?	Serbian Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Sarplaninac dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac?	Serbian Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Serbian Hound or Sarplaninac? Can a Serbian Hound and a Sarplaninac be friends? Do Serbian Hound dogs get along with Sarplaninac dogs?	Serbian Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninac dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac?	Yes Serbian Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Sarplaninac dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Serbian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Serbian Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Serbian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Serbian Hound or a Sarplaninac? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Serbian Hound vs Sarplaninac Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Serbian Hound and Sarplaninac. Which is more widely recognized?	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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