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When looking for Tornjak dog puppies for sale, this breed may be referred to as the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Sheepdog - Tornjak, Hrvatski pas Planinac, and the Croatian Mountain Dog.

The Tornjak is a very old breed that has existed in the areas of Bosnia, Croatia, and Herzegovina for the past thousand years, though the exact place of origin is undocumented. Reportedly reference was made to this breed in manuscripts from as far back as the 9th century. The Tornjak was bred as a livestock guardian dog and was used herding, guarding, and protecting livestock. The exact ancestors of this breed are unknown, but many believe the Tornjak is a descendant of the Tibetan Mastiff. Starting in the 1970’s the population of this breed fell drastically, however, efforts are being made by those that love and value the breed to restore it though it is still considered a rare breed.

The Tornjak is a large, powerful, and well-proportioned averaging between 25 and 27 inches tall and weights between 62 and 110 pounds. Despite their size they are very agile. This is a fairly hardy breed without any known health problems other than hip dyplasia, a problem that affects many large dog breeds.

The coat colors of the Tornjak can be bicolored, multicolored, or tricolored, the dominant color is usually white. The hair on the face is lighter in color than on the body preferably with a white line down the middle. The undercoat of the Tornjak puppies for sale is thick and dense, the outer coat is long, fluffy, rough-textured and water resistant. Their coat is thicker around the neck and the hair on the tail is feathered. Because of their heavy coat, this breed actually does better in a colder climate. Unlike other breeds, the coat of the Tornjak actually does better if the dog is feed a low-protein diet rather than a high-protein diet.

When you see Tornjak dog puppies for sale and make the decision to make a Tornjak a member of your family, you will find the Tornjak to be a devoted companion. This breed is very calm, courageous, obedient, intelligent, and has a great deal of dignity. This breed may appear calm, peaceful, and somewhat indifferent to their surroundings, but when the situation demands it is very vigilant. The Tornjak dogs puppies for sale are very protective of his territory, suspicious of strangers, and makes an excellent watchdog. The Tornjak enjoys time with his family and gets along well with children.

The Tornjak puppies for sale learns quickly, remembers well, and gladly performs tasks assigned by their master. Because this is a large dog it is recommended that training and socialization be initiated at a young age. The Tornjak is not an aggressive breed, but neither will they back down from a fight.

The Tornjak is a large dog puppies for sale and not recommended for apartment living. This bred does well when they have a large yard and space to roam.



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