PROMOTING THE CROATIAN SHEEPDOG IN THE US

 The Croatian Sheepdog is an overall healthy breed. 

They are easy to care for.  Occasional baths, combing or bushing their coat to remove dead hair, and regular nail care  are sufficient for this wash and wear breed. 

Height: 16-20" Weight: 29-44 pounds  

Color: Solid Black with limited amounts of white on chest

Life expectancy: 13-14 years 

 The Croatian Sheepdog is an agile, helpful and humble shepherd dog, self-reliant to his owner, brave and trustworthy. He is the true master of his flock, often running on the backs of the herd to get to the point of intervention as soon as possible.  

Bishop Petar in 1374, providing his own description of the dog, stated that the Croatian Sheepdog had not changed since the record (from 1374 to 1719) and had not changed in appearance.
A systematic selection breeding program was started by the "father of the breed" - veterinarian Prof Dr Stjepan Romic in 1935 with dogs in the territory of Djakovo. After 34 years of work, the breed was recognized by the FCI in 1969.