There are, according to the international list of dog breeds, the FCI register, only two really Bosnian dog breeds. Thanks to the patronage of the FCI, these two Bosnian shepherd dogs also became saved from disappearance.
Like many ancient dog breeds from Europe, they were primarily herding dogs for livestock, whether migrating or behind fenced pastures.
Through her loyal attitude to their owners and families, they are of course also suitable as Guard and yard dogs as well as Hounds for hunting small game up to wild boar.
Everyone would like to have our number 2, with his fluffy fur, at home!
1. Barak
The Barak is registered as a breed at the FCI under the name of the Bosnian Hound categorized as a hound.
In his homeland the Barak is known as Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic for his toughness and Endurancewhich he both as in the hilly landscape of the Balkans hunting and herding dogs absolutely necessary.
With his shoulder height of up to 56 cm, he does not reach a guard size, but his body, which weighs a good 22 kg, gives a good idea of the power in his movements.
That rather wiry fur protects him from unpredictable weather and predestines him to bring his herds to safety and herd them together.
This Bosnian dog breed was first known as a Illyrian Houndregistered by the FCI in 1965 and thus saved from disappearing.
Since he himself less suitable as a family or companion dogt, you hardly find it in the rest of Europe. Although he faithful to his master stands and with his friendly look over his wisdom able to hide.
2. Tornyak
Strictly speaking, the Tornjak is considered a Croatian-Bosnian-Herzegovinian dog breed. The hilly border area in this region is still his operational area.
Especially since the borders in this environment were always rather fluid, if not to say fought over and always had different affiliations.
This Bosnian Shepherd Dog is recognized by the FCI as a dog breed from Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as from Croatia.
He also comes from the hilly border region of the Balkans.
It was probably first mentioned in manuscripts from the 11th century.
almost gone, its population stabilized only in 1972 when he was properly recorded and included in breeding programs.
With his Shoulder height of 70 cm and a weight of up to 50 kg he takes it while tending his sheep or goats even with bears on.
Wolves also show him respect, with his stature and thick fur, not dissimilar to a St. Bernard.
They are considered stubbornso as not to call them stubborn, and pursue their tasks extremely independently.
They are quite capable of interfering, especially with strangers irritated react though it no aggressive dog breed is.
Once you get over his rather cautious approach to new acquaintances, he proves to be friendly and loyal despite his defensive nature and sometimes lets the great protector hang out.
Important to know for future dog owners
A typical livestock guardian dog will normally never become a family dog, no matter how it is raised!