Photo: K.Karpiel · CC BY 4.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Tatra Shepherd Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Poland
- Height
- 60 cm
The Tatra Shepherd Dog is a large Polish flock guardian from the Tatra Mountains in the Podhale region of southern Poland. Its recorded height is 60. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale fully recognized the breed in 1963. It is one of five dog breeds originating in Poland.
What it is
The Tatra Shepherd Dog is a large dog breed from Poland. It began in the Tatra Mountains of the Podhale region in the country's south.
It was bred as a flock guardian.
Where it began
The breed's origins are in Poland, specifically the Tatra Mountains and Podhale. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale fully recognized it in 1963.
Working background
Its defining purpose is flock guarding. Its Polish mountain origin places it among the dog breeds from Poland.
Points to weigh
This is a large breed. Anyone looking for a smaller dog should compare other entries in the dog breeds list.
Size and lifespan
The recorded height is 60. No weight or lifespan figure is given in the available breed facts.
Who may want another breed
People who do not want a large flock-guardian breed should consider a different dog. The broader dog breeds list offers other options.
Verdict
Choose the Tatra Shepherd Dog if you are interested in a Polish mountain breed with a documented flock-guardian purpose. Its history is tied closely to the Tatra Mountains and Podhale.
What stands out
- Bred specifically as a flock guardian
- Originates in Poland's Tatra Mountains
- Recognized by the FCI in 1963
Worth knowing
- Large breed size
- Working history centers on flock guarding
- Recorded height is 60
Suits
- Readers seeking a Polish flock-guardian breed
- People interested in Tatra and Podhale origins
Think twice if
- You want a smaller dog
- You are not looking for a breed with a flock-guardian background
In short
The Tatra Shepherd Dog is a large Polish breed with a clear job in its history: guarding flocks. It comes from the Tatra Mountains of southern Poland and is recorded at a height of 60. Its formal recognition dates to 1963. This page does not provide a weight or lifespan figure, so those details should be confirmed separately before you decide. Readers comparing national origins can also explore other dog breeds from Poland.
Questions
Where does the Tatra Shepherd Dog come from?
It originated in the Tatra Mountains of the Podhale region in southern Poland.
What was the Tatra Shepherd Dog bred to do?
It was bred as a flock guardian.
How tall is the Tatra Shepherd Dog?
Its recorded height is 60.
When was the breed recognized?
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale fully recognized it in 1963.
Is it a Polish dog breed?
Yes. The Tatra Shepherd Dog is a Polish breed and one of five breeds originating in Poland.
More dog breeds from Poland
Photo credits5 photographs on this page
- Tatra Shepherd Dog — K.Karpiel · CC BY 4.0 · file page
- Polish Greyhound — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Polish Hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Polish Hunting Dog — Grzegorz Weron · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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