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(Bulgarian Shepherd) The Bulgarian Shepherd, officially known as the Karakachan, is a massively large dog, very muscular. The dark eyes are deeply placed, and can be quite expressive. The muzzle is medium in length, also massive and broad. The nose is black, with broad nostrils, the teeth strong, with a scissors type of bite. The ears are highly placed on the head. The chest is broad and deep. The tail has a sickle curve. Even more than its appearance, the Bulgarian Shepherd is noted for its slow movement. The coat is medium long to long, although the face itself has short hair, as do the legs and feet.. The coat color varies, mostly white with large, asymmetrical black or brown spots on the face and at the base of the tail. Although some Bulgarian Shepherds have all white or all black coats - these are not considered to be pure bred dogs. Females are smaller and much lighter than the males.
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The Karakachan Dog is one of Europe's oldest breeds. A typical Mollos, created for guarding its owner's flock and property, it does not hesitate to fight wolves or bears to defend its owner and his family in case of danger. Its ancestors started forming as early as the third millennium BC. The Karakachan Dog is a descendant of the dogs of the Thracians - the oldest inhabitants of the Balkan peninsula, renowned as stock-breeders, whom Herodotus describes as the most numerous people after the Indian one. The Proto-Bulgarians also played an essential part in the formation of the Karakachan Dog as they brought their dogs with them at the time of their migration from Pamir and Hindukush.The dog is named after the Karakachan's - nomadic shepherds of Thracian origin. Due to their conservative stock-breeding traditions, they managed to preserve some of the oldest breeds of domestic animals in Europe - the Karakachan sheep, the Karakachan horse, and, of course, the Karakachan Dog. It is with this name that the Karakachan Dog appears in the works of some of the classics of Bulgarian literature, namely Yordan Yovkov, Georgi Raitchev and Yordan Radichkov. In 1938 H.B. Peters wrote about it in the German cinologycal magazine. The first researcher of the breed was Todor Gajtandjiev, who proposed the standardization of the breed in the 1970s. The Karakachan Dog's bravery and dignity, together with its incredible loyalty, make this dog an invaluable friend and helper.
The Karakachan is an independent working guard dog, and is not happy when it is not working. It will become devoted to its master, and will usually bond with any children in the family as well. However, it is not a home dog - it simply must be on a farm, where it may attack intruders. The Bulgarian Shepherd, if socialized from a young age, will get along well with any smaller pets in the family, from rabbits, to cats to chickens.
Its temperament is proud, domineering, weary to strangers, brave and intelligent. This dog is tough, steady and has independent character. Its bark is deep and solid.
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Atticus, such a beautiful head and check out those feet!
Age :
9 months
Name:
Atticus
Color:
Black & White
Description:
Having alittle fun with Atticus
Age :
9 months
Name:
Atticus
Color:
Black & White
Description:
Atticus takes a few min. to play with his family, while the girls "goats" rest in the snowy sun shine.
Age :
3
Name:
hasan
Color:
black-white
Description:
very good guard
Age :
9
Name:
BYRON
Color:
tri-color
Description:
OWNER: MARIA V. GREECE
BYRON WILL BE FOREVER THE BEST FRIEND I COULD EVER HAD.
The Karakachan is an independent working guard dog, and is not happy when it is not working.
It will become devoted to its master, and will usually bond with any children in the family as well.
However, it is not a home dog - it simply must be on a farm, where it may attack intruders.
The Bulgarian Shepherd, if socialized from a young age, will get along well with any smaller pets in the family, from rabbits, to cats to chickens and not only...
Behaviour/ temperament: proud, domineering, weary to strangers, brave and intelligent dog of tough, steady and independent character. It's got a typical deep solid bark.
No chronic health problems for the Bulgarian Shepherd are known. With proper care, this breed can live up to 14 years.
The Karakachan Dog is one of Europe's oldest breeds. The Karakachan Dog is a descendant of the dogs of the Thracians
However, it is not a home dog - it simply must be on a farm, where it may attack intruders.
.....but MY BYRON was a miracle...lived in a big house with yard in a town.
so... sometimes it depends...
the hours, the days, the years i spend with him were very important for both of us.
Age :
9
Name:
BYRON
Color:
tri-color
Description:
MV' S BEST FRIEND-GUARDIAN ANGEL.
GREECE-
Age :
3 years
Name:
Karaman
Color:
brown and wite
Description:
Very beautiful dog
Age :
18 months
Name:
Ozi and Jazzi
Color:
White/black markings
Description:
A pair of beautiful dogs we hope will breed very soon now.We brought them from Bulgaria to the UK in June 2008 and they have settled in very well with all the family.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Mrako
Color:
Black and White
Description:
Mraco and granddaughter KaraKitan. Owner Semperviva.
Age :
5 years plus
Name:
Meca
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
Courtesy of Semperviva and John Z.
Age :
3 years
Name:
Kitan
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
Courtesy of Semperviva and John Z.
Age :
3 years
Name:
Kitan
Color:
Tri-Color
Description:
Courtesy of Semperviva and John Z.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Meca
Color:
black and white
Description:
Mraco and granddaughter KaraKitan. Owner Semperviva.
