Tatra Shepherd Dog

This big, strong, impressive shepherd dog called the Polish Tatra Sheepdog is resistant to climatic conditions. These dogs have special intelligence and instinct, they are watchful but not noisy. Tatra's are distrustful of strangers, but faithful and completely devoted to their master and his family, . The Tatra sheepdog is a proud dog and just like any social animal it needs constant contact with its master. Their imposing attitude and beautiful appearance make them a good companion dog.

Tatra Shepherd Dog Other Names:

Owczarek Podhalanski

Tatra Shepherd Dog Height:

23-27"

Tatra Shepherd Dog Weight:

110-130 pounds

Tatra Shepherd Dog Color:

White

Tatra Shepherd Dog Coat:

Thick straight or slightly wavy hair, hard to the touch with a profuse undercoat.

Temperament:

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are calm, intelligent and alert

With Children:

Gentle, caring and good with children

With Pets:

In working conditions does well with other dogs may tend to try to herd other animals.

Watch-dog:

High

Guard-dog:

Very High

Tatra Shepherd Dog Care and Exercise:

Grooming is moderate with occasional brushings.

Tatra Shepherd Dog Training:

With quiet and gentle treatment Polish Tatra Sheepdogs can be trained as companions, guard dogs and rescue dogs or all the above. They can be a little stubborn and hate compulsion by shouting, scolding or physical force. They can literally be offended and may pretend to be blind and deaf. Proper training requires consistency and determination in enforcing the desired behavior.

Tatra Shepherd Dog Learning Rate:

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs learn fast and eagerly.

Tatra Shepherd Dog Activity:

Tatra's have a rather low stimulation threshold, Living Environment: Polish Tatra Sheepdogs don't stand city conditions well. They are working dogs living in hard, mountain climate. They enjoy a high social life and prefer to be around their master and family rather than off running around.

Tatra Shepherd Dog Country of Origin:

Poland

Tatra Shepherd Dog History:

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog, originated in the Podhale, in the Tatra Mountain region of Poland, near the high range of the Carpathian Mountains in southern Poland. The big white mountain dogs probably come from Mastiff dogs, which came to Europe from Asia, and Tibet. They have existed in Polish mountains for thousands years. Developed as a livestock guardian, the breed is also used for personal protection, as guard dogs for private property, for military and police work and carting. Although the breed had most likely existed for hundreds of years in Poland, the advance of mountaineering in the mid-19th century brought them to the attention of the outside world. The breed was left almost extinct as a result of World War II.