Croatian Sheepdog Puppies For Sale

The Croatian Sheepdog is rarely found outside of Croatia. They are exuberant and intensely active dogs who love to work hard. They love their owners and need lots of daily physical exercise. Low maintenance and loyal, these dogs are ready for a variety of activities. Full-grown, they typically weigh 29-44 pounds and stand 16-20 inches tall.

Croatian Sheepdogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Life with a Croatian Sheepdog means fun, activity, and love. They generally gravitate to just one owner but get along well with small children and other pets when socialized at a young age. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Croatian Sheepdogs are sports superstars. They can keep up at a variety of dog agility games, and their enormous energy levels will keep you moving for hours. They need at least a good daily walk, and if left idle for too long, they will express destructive behaviors. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Croatian Sheepdogs are usually usually black with occasional white patches on their chests and/or toes They have a soft wavy-to-curly type coat that covers most of their bodies. Their face hair is always short, while their foreheads, backs, and forelegs and hindlegs have a longer hairs in a feathered pattern. This breed is an average shedder. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Croatian Sheepdogs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. In addition to being a hard to find, they need large amounts of exercise and room to run. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.