| Polish Tatra Sheepdog | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| Tatra Mountain Sheepdog Tatra Shepherd Dog Polish Mountain Dog Owczarek Tatrzanski Owczarek Podhalanski Polski Owczarek Podhalanski |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Poland | ||
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| Podhalan Tatra |
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| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 1 Section 1 #252 | Stds |
| UKC: | Guardian Breeds | Stds |
The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a breed of dog introduced into the Tatra Mountain region of Southern Poland by Wallachian shepherds, probably in the 14th Century, and used to guard and herd sheep.
The Tatras are large (100-150 pounds) white dogs with heavy dense fur. These dogs are very similar in appearance and temperament to the Pyrenean Mountain Dog and the Hungarian Kuvasz.
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