A MASSIVE Dog Breed I've Never Even Heard Of Before | Šarplaninac

[@GirlWithTheDogs]

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[@MissLady074]

Not to brag but my dog looks exactly like Dr Wofle’s except I have a male☺️💛

[@sweetcara14]

He looks like a lot more than 100 lbs!

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

Very 100-sized order pooch

[@tempgirl00711]

I'd like to see parents reactions..

[@pjk1714]

I had no idea the bread was in Canada.

[@Smittenhamster]

What a distinguished gentleman. Kudos to his owners, they know what they're doing😊

[@buckiemohawk3643]

u cant have one of those dogs without training them properly

[@Windmelodie]

Yeah, all the praise to the owners! They got a working dog, are giving him a proper job, trained and socialised him well AND take care of his coat! Applause to the owners, you're doing an awesome job and I wish more people were like you!

[@Smittenhamster]

@@buckiemohawk3643 unfortunately many irresponsible dog owners prove you wrong :(

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

Absolutely!

[@KatMer6163]

He's such a beautiful dog!

[@davidp2888]

I saw his face and I instantly wanted to be his best friend.

[@daniellevinson6975]

It hurts that I can't give him hugs and a kiss!!

[@a.r.7631]

@@daniellevinson6975That was my first reaction

[@Narangarath]

He is so very perfectly frien shaped.

[@Bremen25]

And definitely NOT his enemy

[@lisastenzel5713]

If I would walk down the street and see this face...I would immediately loose speech, so I couldn't even ask the owner if it was okay if I touch him. I would talk silently to him and him alone. Like reaching out my hand for him to sniff and duck a bit (just a bit). Finding my speech again, I would ask the owner if I could come by for a play date and to comb his fur😂

[@malarija83]

My family in Serbia had multiple, the last one lived to be 18 years old. He was the best.

[@virashakta]

18 years old , thats like 200 years in our age , impresive !!!!

[@malarija83]

@virashakta he was ancient, the other ones we had hit maybe 12 at most.

[@agent-hl4fc]

my is turning 17 in january/february

[@bigfootpart4therevengeancing]

That is amazing. Most larger dogs don't live long and have a lot of health problems.

[@cakiethevitacarnis]

ayy fellow Serbian!

[@Cloudynbubbly]

He's so fluffy 😭 i wanna cuddle him

[@lynnhouston805]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@martinezgd]

Same ❤

[@sydneyavery5650]

He’s a floofy pillow!

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

You could take the fur he send and make a blanket. :)

[@martinezgd]

@@imzadi83fanvids7 perfect! 🥰

[@KitsuneAoi]

My mom's friend got a Šarplaninac because she lived in a forested area with bears (in Slovenia); to keep her safe while she took a walk. I remember we once went on a walk with him, her, my mom and I, and despite it being the first time we met him, the whole walk he would instinctively go ahead of us, check if the coast was clear, then wait till we passed him and check again, over and over, till we came home. He would also very gently shoulder check any of us if we lagged behind to take a pic or something, literally herding us together at all times- he was on the clock! His shoulders were hip-height for me, and I'm not a very short person. His head was easily the size of my arm up to the elbow, if he went on hind legs he would easily reach way above my height - but he was so aware of his size and so gentle. Once he saw the owner hug us, we were automatically adopted and part of his herd forever. I don't know if he's ever taken on a bear, but he has scared wild boars and wolves away, his owner said. Absolutely amazing breed.

[@madelinegarber7860]

I love it! I love how all it took was him seeing the owner hug you guys to know you were his people too.

[@traildriving]

Boar are so dangerous.

[@nanomia]

🥺🥺💖💖

[@Luluplaysindirt]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful and impressive memory with us. I think it also shows, be it the dog curled up on the bed or the working farm dog, they are a part of our family, and we are a part of theirs. ❤

[@StCreed]

If I would ever get a dog, I think I'd want this breed. Unfortunately I'd also have to buy a farm. But I think that's a small price to pay.

[@ljupkadobrosavljevic8267]

My great grandfather in Serbia had 2 of them. He died suddenly from heart attack at 65. Both his Sarplaninacs died shortly after him for no apparent reason.

[@robrob9050]

They are highly on emotional level with owner. I heard story from the guy who had sarplaninac in army as guardian dog, the dog was trained to pull his jacket sleeve and point silently in the direction of the person approaching guarded perimeter (dog trainers expected that young soldier will probably fall asleep during night) . When he went home on summer vacation and returned back his commander told him "well when you finish your conscript time you will take the dog with you, since he did not eat anything at all since you left, he was so saddened by your absence" and he took dog with him. Fierce and beautifully loyal dogs.

[@ljupkadobrosavljevic8267]

@robrob9050 Nice story. Glad he did take him. My cat avoids eating until I come home from work.

[@robrob9050]

@ljupkadobrosavljevic8267 We mostly believe that cats are quite selfish, but there are always exceptions :D

[@ljupkadobrosavljevic8267]

@@robrob9050 She is not an exception, she was saved by me. Cats that were not forcefully taken from their mothers may appear selfish, because they are independent. But those who was thrown away like a garbage, see you as a God when you save them. And some of them are selfish. Maybe they are selfish compared to dogs, but not compared to people.

[@ljupkadobrosavljevic8267]

@@robrob9050 She knows when I come from work, and waits for me in the garden. Another one comes to greet me too, and then they start to play just to show they are happy. When I was in hospital for 8 days, the third cat that ran first to greet me was the cat that rarely let me pet her. After that I noticed that whenever I go to my neighborrows or just to see something in the street, she always follows. She even maows when I pet neighborrows dogs and gives me the look. The fourth cat adores my brother, who saved her. When he is away, she is ok for 3 days and than she would stop eating. We fixed that after I started to pet her regularly in his absence. I had a cat that wasn't saved. I was away for a month and when I returned I saw her going from my garden, she didn't see me. I called her name, she immediately returned, I pet her for some time and then she was on her way. I had to explain to her before every trip I had that I will return, otherwise she would be mad at me for couple of days when I come back and wouldn't let me pet her.

[@vaska1999]

A Sarplaninac was the first dog I had, growing up in Belgrade! We grew up together, taking the same calcium supplements and enjoying our romps on the banks of the Danube. They're an amazing, highly intelligent, intuitive, utterly loyal breed.

[@user-kf6xr6wm4t]

Is your Sarplaninac dog dead or something?

[@angellahanson8343]

​@@user-kf6xr6wm4tThat is rather insensitive. She typed "growing up together," and these dogs only live for about 11 years. Think about it.

[@chefEmersonWilliams]

@@angellahanson8343 Right? And she said it was the "first dog I had."

[@craftyHPLover367]

This is another breed I never heard of

[@redcross6963]

Your brain obviously is.​@@user-kf6xr6wm4t

[@MsTimelady71]

What a well-behaved dog. The best behaved dogs always seem to have a job to do.

[@Narangarath]

They don't have time for any nonsense, they have jobs to get back to! 😊

[@SeasonedCitizen]

Working breeds who have a daily job are the most mellow, happy dogs. A shepherd doesn't necessarily need a flock to tend, but it does need a job!

[@bojned]

A lot of work went into socializing this dog. They are very independent and stubborn in nature.

[@cg5471]

You said it! Breeds like this belong on a farm doing their duty.

[@TrueChimera_]

Idle paws...

[@leprechaunlilly]

We have two tiny dogs and our neighborhood Šarplaninac is sooooo gentle to them and protects them from everything. Every Šar I've ever met is a real sweetheart.

[@Condor1970]

That's the friendliest Grizzly Bear I've ever seen.

[@vukaleksic1654]

These dogs in the Serbian mountains protect sheep and other domestic animals from wolves. For protection, they have a metal collar with spikes around their necks, two or three dogs chase away a whole pack of wolves...

[@angelalewis3645]

@@vukaleksic1654 Brilliant!

[@SapphireLite87]

Such a polite boy, you can tell he is loved and well cared for. Kudos to the owners!

[@valeriestevens5250]

Yup, didn't even sing a note of the song of his people. 😁

[@CoronadoBruin]

Working dogs, including most sporting dogs such as Labs and Goldens, are the only dogs to have. No complaining, no yapping, no cuff-biting, never in a bad mood, great family dog (particularly for children), etc. People who have these breeds are real dog people. I'm just a little biased, of course. This is a beautiful animal, well-loved and a bit spoiled, I'm sure. :-)

[@meinihruns1090]

They are generally well behaved, super mild mannered, gentle, aware spacially of their size. They are gentle giants, unless someone threatens their people/herd

[@TRIPYXmusic]

Romeo is such a gentle giant I just wanna hug him.

[@ShadowSkyX]

I shouldn't have looked up what they look like as puppies. *cuteness levels overloaded

[@Fyreflier]

oh my god lil roly-poly babies!

[@Salicat99]

Off to look.

[@SHENworks]

Same!

[@jlc5535]

Well now I need to see the babies 😂

[@kyliesmith9782]

Yep, now I'm looking

[@Belette6763]

We had one when I was young. Vlad. He was the twin I never had, I grew up alongside him and when my sister was born, he was always so gentle with her. Truly a shepherd's dog. I can't watch the video, I still miss him too much to be able to look at the magnificent dog you've groomed, but thank you for bringing light to a breed that while demanding, brought one of the best boys to Earth.

[@cindymaris8470]

oohhww so sorry that you miss him that much you can't watch , but i can understand that too! big hugs xxx

[@jrmckim]

We also had one growing up for our goats and cows.

[@blackiesun]

So sorry you lost him 😢. The pain is always there, I know what you mean by saying you cannot bear to watch this video.

[@shycourgette]

What a beautiful name for him, Vlad....

[@dusica1904]

Ohhh 💔 so sorry for your loss

[@velkoto1]

I had a Šarplaninac for 13 years. Trust me when the spring comes, its hair is EVERYWHERE. Still a gentle, good, and very loving dog, always ready to give its life protecting his owners.

[@gking407]

Romeo’s owners deserve a gold medal!! 🏅

[@patrickbrun5830]

❤

[@jessieperea7142]

He's freaking adorable I can't take it

[@vladimiratanasovski9655]

I am from Macedonia, and this breed has a mythical status in my country. Here, you can hear a lot of interesting, sometimes impossible stories. I have seen a lot of Sharplaninec, but this one is especially beautiful.

[@GoldenEagle0007]

dont say this breed, say this Albanian/Illyrian dog of Shar Mountains which only has a meaning in Albanian language

[@chicha_barec]

@@GoldenEagle0007HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAGAGAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@andrejmancevski5664]

😂😂😂​@@GoldenEagle0007

[@generalsherman519]

​@@GoldenEagle0007we wuz illyrianz n shie šar(a) - from šareno meaning colourful in serbian just because you have a stronger affinity for mountain goats doesn't mean every mountain is sqhipe

[@micarsenijevic2313]

and not to mention "planinac" which any Serbian child recognises or ( planinec ) which any Macedonian child can also ​@generalsherman519

[@bradbrowatzke7236]

Romeo certainly was a gentle giant, and a gentleman as well. It must have been a pleasure to hang out with him once he got outside. He really looked as though he was enjoying your back yard.

[@timmyzg13]

YEEEEEYYYY, finally, Šarac...One of most favorite breeds in Balkan peninsula, or region. They are real angels, soft and gentle, but even with no training, they can instantly become your worst nightmare if you think of harming his flock, aka family. I have one story from my family. My fathers second wife, aka stepmom, had one. And she and her late husband went to the city one day. When they came home, they found open doors to the house, and burglar pinned to the wall, with Šaronja standing on her back feet, targeting his throat. Only when they called police, and calmed her down, she let her guard down. So, be nice to them, and they'll be nice to you. There are so many more breeds from ex Yougoslavia region, or Balkans if you will. You had croatian shepperd, Šarplaninac, Dalmatian...if would be awesome if there were even more, like tornjak, various versions of herddog (goniči, like istrian, posavski...)

[@micivalantincic8227]

And kraški ovčar:) I must add the one and only Slovenian breed:)

[@BiljanaStaresina]

And SOP, srpski odbrambeni pas, serbian defence dog. Fantastic dog!

[@ArcanaLynch-vr7fj]

I heard of the one I owned and knew I needed one, we planned to have land but also have other dogs, and children come over often. Also being a dog trainer it was suchh an amazing experience to own such an amazing dog with such a good well rounded temperament. If given the opportunity in the future and with the right lifestyle I 100% want another sarp. I love the stubborness at times and the immense patience and love that they have.

[@Pepa14pig]

Bojim se kako bi izgledalo da netko dovede tornjaka… lako ce s njima netko tko ih poznaje, ali strancima ne daju blizu… imali smo ih nekoliko u obitelji i da ih ne poznajem, ne bih im htjela biti u blizini 😅😅😅

[@DepDawg]

They are the best dog. We have them here in Southern Albania now. You bred the best dog! Thank you to my Balkan brothers and sisters.

[@natalieieie]

Coming from Serbia, I always wanted to own the Šarplaninac dog as it's a local breed and one day I hopefully will. They're simply glorious.

[@All-f5m]

Had one in the states, he oept stealing the neighborhood shoes and i live on an acre plot , still wasnt enough room for him. These are not house dogs, so think hard

[@natalieieie]

@All-f5m Thank you for the info. Can't say I have an acre available for a dog, but it absolutely won't be a house dog. I love when they can roam as much as they can.

[@lucijagrgec4014]

Oh my God I grew up with one of these! His name was Urban, and he guarded the village my mom was from! He is one of the reasons I love dogs so much, because he has fought wolves several times; but the moment he would see us kids, he would lie down like a giant rug and let us climb all over him. They are awesome dogs, although they are more high maintenance than people would think and honestly, not city dogs at all.

[@victoriabaker4400]

imo None of the Livestock Guardian Dogs should ever be kept in city or suburb but only in the countryside where they can do the work that their thousands of years of culture and genetics demand. They are outdoor dogs that are meant to bark loudly for signaling. They are independent thinkers. Trying to curb those traits to accommodate city/town living harms these dogs.

[@mothidentifier]

Those dogs thrive in the nature surrounded by wildlife, city is not for them. My grandparents had one in Serbia they lived in the mountain, he was the best companion you could ever wish for, loyal and great with us kids, but fierce at protecting us from dangerous situations and animals.​@@victoriabaker4400

[@anglerfish4161]

I lost it at the lick of approval. He's a perfect angel and a gentleman. I'm glad he gets to live somewhere he can exercise those big bones (and his big shepherd brain!), he looks very healthy and handsome.

[@voykanmetohija5843]

What a surprise! The dog of my young years, on vacation in the south of Serbia in my grandmother's village. I love it !

[@laetitia-borgia]

We had Šarplaninac dog. He was the most gentle giant, but also very protective, especially of my brother and me, as children. Once he bit a man, who made a wrong move towards our mom. Greetings from Serbia. ❤

[@nikolaklobucar7981]

Did the man lose his arm in the process? 😂

[@blackiesun]

Good doggy ❤

[@ivan-Croatian]

Good to see Serbs like our Croatian dogs 😊

[@gildinovic1072]

@@ivan-Croatian Progovorio je i propustio priliku da ostane pametan (Italijanska izreka).

[@nami8619]

@@ivan-Croatian Šarplaninac je rasa psa koja potiče iz regiona Šar planine, koja se prostire na teritoriji današnje Severne Makedonije i Kosova. Dakle, može se reći da šarplaninac potiče iz regiona Balkana, konkretno iz Severne Makedonije i Kosova. Međutim, s obzirom na to da je ovo područje kroz istoriju bilo deo različitih političkih entiteta, šarplaninac se može smatrati autohtonom rasom celog šireg regiona Balkana, uključujući i delove Srbije. U Severnoj Makedoniji, šarplaninac je priznat kao nacionalna rasa.

[@michaellaclark1148]

He is amazing embassador for his breed and his owners have amazing job working with him

[@mikelepadovano9802]

I am from Macedonia and I had few of them when I was younger they should live in a spacious place and not to be in a warm climate,of course their natural habitat are mountains it’s called Shar Planinec of the mountain Shar Planina they are dogs that protect sheep

[@evansam96]

Did you try the Thessaloniki metro system ?

[@mikelepadovano9802]

??????

[@evansam96]

@@mikelepadovano9802 you said you are from Macedonia so i ask you .. did you go and try the newly build metro system in Thessaloniki ???

[@senzium]

@evansam96 lol he is macedonian they are not rich and not in EU, why would he visit greece to just see that metro system he is not american

[@evansam96]

@@senzium because he said Macedonian and i assumed he was from Thessaloniki or Pella in Greece

[@Mokiefraggle]

His face when you asked "Ready for a towel-dry?" was hilarious. That was totally a face saying "But...I already _shook._ That's enough, right? Am quite dry!"

[@Woo_Woo_Woman]

Adorable 🥰🥰🥰

[@P.A._Lily]

That's a handsome floofball right there. And so polite, too!

[@kpoctopus]

Read "football" and wondered for a bit what on earth reminded you of that in this dog 😅

[@nikolaarandjelovic1930]

I had a Šarplaninac for my entire life up till I was 17, her name was Sasha. In my opinion, with the proper socialization and training early on, it is by far the best dog breed out there. It's nice to see recognition for this breed.

[@DonnaleeC.]

Romeo because of how he captures your heart. 🥺🥺

[@lorettacarroll6015]

The entire neighborhood knows when she is grooming big dogs. Earthquake! Nope, just a big dog shaking.

[@mrouschkateer]

It's snowing! Nope, just dog hair.

[@CB-vg1wq]

It's raining! Nope, just a big doggie shaking after a bath!

[@InTimeTraveller]

I don't think she has neighbours, she's grooming Huskies, the biggest drama queens of the canine family :P

[@melissalease8869]

😂😂😂

[@ShadowSkyX]

​@InTimeTraveller I don't know, corgi's are high up there next to the German sheperds and huskies. They are always wildin', all dramatic and difficult. I can't blame her for not grooming corgi's too often (though she has 2 or 3 corgi videos to my knowledge). Not sure if there's more in her videos 3 or 4+ years back though.

[@FidelisRaven]

Best dog I ever had. Extremely loyal and protective, but also very gentle towards people he considers his family.

[@martinici]

Hi from Montenegro. We were lucky that Bucko - Šarplaninac was living with us for 9 years. He was not our dog. He was member of our family. This is dog for kind people with strong mentality. This dog will not accept you and will not listen to you just because you feed him. This is by far the most intelligent dog I have ever seen. Bucko attacked snake that was approaching my kids in backyard. He gets bitten and died 2 days after.

[@cynthiaruiz1120]

😢

[@HeyItsZee_]

RIP BUCKO, dying to save the kids 😢😢

[@ames522]

Aw, sorry for your loss. What a good boy, protecting his family.

[@maryusa8526]

So sorry to hear that 😞

[@user72778]

Srce drago i plemenito, branio do zadnjega daha ❤

[@KristineLynn]

I had the pleasure of meeting TWO of these lovely dogs on a clients property and they are absolutely lovely, beautiful and kind dogs with a definite undertone of " this is my house and MY family" Very impressive breed!

[@mirzasmajkan1245]

Im from Bosnia a country from former Yugoslavia and im so happy I finally see one on your channel.

[@dragannikolic9431]

OVA GA IZMALTRETIRA OVIM LICKANJEM. NIJE JOJ SARPLANINAC PUDLICA! VIDI SE DA NIJE NASA SA BALKANA ILI NIJE OVDE ODRASLA

[@Eminem2k15]

I’m from Ex-Yugo!! so great to see our dogs represented!

[@Pigmyta]

We had Šarplaninec in the family, he was very nice, ran away, and could usually be found at the local kindergarten playing with the children (and didn't want to go home) 😍

[@Maob08]

I knew a dog that would go out and find a home anywhere it stopped. The dog had a different name depending on where he was. It was incredible. Unfortunatly someone poisoned him. It was such a smart dog, it was a shame.

[@Pigmyta]

@@Maob08 Yes, our dog ended in a similarly tragic way. I'm sorry for a human kind sometimes....

[@ivangoran4461]

@@Maob08 I know a pulin dog who found 2 different "owners" to take care of him. He is very polite dog, and he always signals when he is going to the other family at the opposite side of the village. If you ask him to stay , he will stay. He is one smart dog with incredible social skills. People adore him first time they see him.

[@hmp01]

Šarplaninac*

[@blazenkatkalcevic6374]

Šarplaninec is my favourite dog! That dog comes from my mom's homeland! ❤️

[@goranrajak7534]

Very large dog,if anyone planing to have Šarplaninac just to mention this,u need to have a large piece of land 3-6 acres,because this dog is not for house or apartment,nor small backyard,in Serbia and Bosnia they stay outside with 🐑 all year round,sleep and eat outside,very good guardian dog,quite aggressive to strangers,grove up in Bosnia as kid and had one of them

[@annacorvallis813]

He is the definition of huggable.

[@jldisme]

I am always so happy to see a working dog that gets to do the work that they love and were bred for.

[@user-kf6xr6wm4t]

Same here. Do you have a pet?

[@Begona-le4yj]

Maravilloso....❤❤❤Yo tengo una hembra de Sarplanina...es preciosa. Amo está raza..leal, fuerte, sensible, protector, Guardian en su máxima expresión. Sensible con los niños y ancianos. .. Impresionante ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maggieWeir]

Romeo has stolen my heart he's adorable such a big gentle giant ❤️🐶

[@AnnaP-uh3mc]

Entire comments section wants to be his Juliet 🐾🥰😁

[@Gretabpooh]

​@@AnnaP-uh3mc Best comment! I know I certainly do.

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Wish I could see the livestock's reaction when he comes home looking and smelling all fancy.

[@mothidentifier]

I grew up in Serbia in the summer on the mountain visiting my grandparents, they had one Šarplaninac called Meda (Bear in serbian). The most gentle, loyal yet protective dog. This breed is truly precious.

[@Yesica1993]

His head is gigantic! What a well behaved boy.

[@createcek]

My family had this dog when I was younger! The gentlest dog I’ve ever met and I miss her dearly ♥️

[@TinRaTin]

Yey, I am from Gora, located at the Sar Mountain and we have many puppies running around. They are the cuties most loyal dogs . This video actually made me cry.

[@JessieArmy]

I have four Great Pyrenees so I am used to big dogs. I used to dog sit a pair of Sarplaninacs and they were massive…and the sweetest babies.

[@andro99991]

They are the dogs from my father's homeland. They are the best! Fluffy, funny, endlessly friendly with their family and fierce protectors at the same time. They adore children too. Beautiful dogs. And don't let his antics with the hose and his good looks deceive you. If you are his owner and you're being attacked he'll use lethal force, I guarantee it.

[@ronsamborski6230]

A mellow fellow that turns into a snarling, flesh ripping fur missile when necessary. What a shame it would be to have a dog like this confined to a small yard, with occasional walks on a leash, because an ill-informed person wanted a cute floofy dog. Working dogs need a purpose in life and are most definitely happiest when they’re on the job.

[@televisionjunky0991]

OMG he’s gorgeous!! Such a beautiful big baby and so well behaved!

[@DiddlyPenguin]

He is absolutely gorgeous & such a good boy. His family have raised him very well

[@wendymolnar4238]

Most amazing breed ever! We were so lucky to find our girl, Sophie as a rescue dog. She was also lucky to come to live out in the country with only us to guard from the coyotes. The paw shake is Sophie's only trick--working dogs do not generally see the merit of silly tricks! Love this!

[@katefarr2036]

Oh, what a sweet boy he is, and so majestic and handsome! It’s very obvious he’s well-trained, and well-socialized. A true gentle giant.

[@dj0sa15]

i have a sarplaninac, and for my family he is just a tedy bear. usually he is a work dog, but for us he is a family dog and a family member. tho we kinda spoiled him and now he is useless as a guard dog. you could legit come to my house and he would look at u and just go on his back and wait for belly rubs even though you're a complete stranger. but we love him that way

[@vic1ous511]

That's supposed to be your second ammendment 😅 What are you doing people? 😊

[@Somi-dp7eg]

​@@vic1ous511There is no right for self defence in serbia so

[@GGLD888]

Hahaha

[@dvdkolk]

Romeo is amazing! His owners did such a good job, he's a sweetheart among humans. Sure he's fearsome when he has to his job but he really seems to know the difference.

[@kevinknight1924]

Wow what a big beautiful boy. So gentle for a GIANT. He is so sweet and unreal. I’m amazed at his patience and gentleness. Thank you for sharing this video of your wonderful dog . Especially loved the headband for blow drying. He’s amazing. 😊😊😊😊

[@melodi996]

Great dog! He does look a lot like Caucasian shepherd! His owners did a great job of socialising a herd dog to be so tolerant with strangers!

[@PHelsing]

exactly...this is 100% a caucasian...well socialized,but still....

[@draugr.deathlord]

They can look very similar, but Sarplas generally have lighter build and smaller head/muzzle. They are also healthier and their temperament is a lot better than Caucasians, in my opinion.

[@kumabear3529]

Oh he’s so gorgeous! And so well behaved! The owners surely deserve much praise. He truly is a gentle giant, I wouldn’t want to get on his bad side though.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

That is one thing I have wondered, with this channel. If a Dog that size moves the wrong way, has she ever been hurt?

[@Daca-g4v]

I'm from Serbia and we have that dog.When I was little my grandfather has that dog and he was vet sensitive very gently with me that he helps me to first steps and wolk

[@angelasieg5099]

He is beautiful, such a gentle giant. Imagine him climbing in your lap for cuddles.

[@Anakalia-iq1vu]

We have a similar boy a Bardino Marammo Mix, and he LOVES to do that...😂

[@sallywaites8517]

What a good boy. He was very tolerant of everything. ❤ I think his owners have put a lot of work into him. He even knows how to shake paws.

[@Katarina-wr2hi]

omg the paw... you looked so happy together! wholesome video

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Romeo has lived up to his name - read the comments, all the ladies are falling for that handsome boy !

[@barbarawiddowson635]

Dog with "independent thinking" if not trained= Independence from owners later in life.Lovely dog and so gentle,those eyes! Thank you Vanessa.

[@patrivard1534]

Oh, so true! Brings happy memories of my beloved Rottie mix. Glad I’m not the only one .

[@balkanpie]

I love this breed so much. Whenever I visit family in Bosnia, I become obsessed with every Šarplaninac I come by. They're always so kind and such a happy breed. They love to work and love their families.

[@deirdrecorey3876]

Romeo is right!!! Stealing hearts all over the internet.... He's so sweet ❤

[@CanadianNavyVeteran]

What a gorgeous DOGGO. Beautiful gentle giant.

[@fionayarr9243]

He’s absolutely divine! what a gentle temperament. I’m in love 💜

[@oyungereltumenbayar8529]

The most chill dog I have ever seen on this channel. No sound and no movement.

[@dubara7759]

As someone who comes from the same region this dog originates from, it's actually very suprising to see him being this tame. Owners doing great job

[@flyingoctopus4304]

What a handsome and well behaved fellow, his owners did a fantastic job with him.

[@scotthill6807]

A gentle giant! What a sweetheart, I bet he’s great with children too.

[@janeyb1536]

What a beautiful gentle giant Romeo is. Hes adoreable 🥰

[@mfactory451]

No messing with Šarplaninac and his family. Very protective we had one but very fierce to strangers no messing

[@boriszivadinovic5974]

I have 3 year old girl, they are beautiful dogs, so smart, protective, so humble. So underated breed

[@tatsuyamishima6951]

Such a sweet gentle giant, could be a very good guardian for kittens.

[@Gretabpooh]

They would get lost in all that floof! 😹😹😹

[@nickywal]

I've actually seen an lgd get in with young guinea pigs. This huge fluffball curled around the babies, god help anyone who hurt them. They'll guard anything they've been taught is their family

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@Gretabpooh Just imagine a huge dog like this sleeping next to a fireplace on a cold night. Dog stands up to check on a noise it heard, and several kittens tumble from the floof! 🥰🐈‍⬛

[@totobill22]

J'ai un Sarplaninac depuis deux mois, il a maintenant 5 mois et fait déjà plus de 30 kg ! Un chien adorable, bien dans sa tête !

[@Baky6]

My earliest memories as a child are related to that breed. As a child, I became friends with my neighbor's Sarplanin dog. He was like a mountain brother and I called him the Lion because of the mane. Later, when I served in the army, we used them as guards. We used females because the males are a bit on their own. I remember one female, her name was Bela, she was incredibly intelligent.

[@TisHotMessHistory]

I couldn't stop smiling while watching him. What a teddy bear!

[@FireGriffon]

This video made me cry. My beautiful Šarplaninac passed away earlier this year at the age of 13. He was the best boy around, he would always get so happy when I would visit back home, he was such a gentle giant, he would tolerate everything even our tiny Maltese mix jumping on him all day long and the kittens playing with his tail. He was the most loving and loyal dog I ever had and I miss him so much! I was very surprised to see this breed in this video, they’re native to Serbia and rarely kept outside of the Balkans!

[@gjm1953]

My condolences on the loss of your pooch. Thirteen is quite a good long life for a large dog, so I can only assume that you gave that doggo a great life. I'm sure he'll be waiting for you at the Bridge.

[@Jung_hatte_recht]

Šar Mountain is located in North Macedonia and today's Republic of Kosovo! So they are not native to Serbia.

[@FireGriffon]

@@Jung_hatte_recht Wtf? I’m talking about my decided dog and this is the thing you’re mentioning? Really? Be ashamed of yourself! For your information the mountain range is also located in Serbia and Albania, mountains don’t care about borders, especially ones that didn’t exist prior to 1944…

[@Jung_hatte_recht]

@@FireGriffon There is absolutely no reason for me to be ashamed of myself! But you should be ashamed of yourself for your choice of words and for spreading misinformations! And by the way it is never embarrasing to correct misinformations. The Šar Mountain lies between North Macedonia and Kosovo and is mostly on North Macedonian territory. This dog breed is therefore mainly native to North Macedonia and Kosovo but not to Serbia.

[@matovicmmilan]

​@@Jung_hatte_recht You'll have the opportunity to fight or flight that territory, mark my word!

[@msanjanadutt1]

Romeo is GORGEOUS! Hes a true gentleman.

[@patricegrant7036]

My heart strings have been pulled!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVEEEEEE this page!

[@texas2step266]

I want to hug this cuddly beast. Well-trained guardian dogs also make great pets.

[@chrisgonzalez1030]

I knew one once...such a charming gentle giant...absolutely lovely!

[@JackOllie4]

I don't know if someone else already commented this, but some time ago you featured a Shiloh Shepherd. The beautiful Šarplaninac is in the far-background genetics of the Shiloh Shepherd breed. They were introduced to add size, heavy bone, good hips and health, and stable but courageous temperament. That is when they developed the long-haired, or "plush" variation of the Shiloh Shepherd, which can be bred in a short-coat variation, as well. After the Šarplaninac genetics were infused into the breed, they then had to get back to the upright ears, as the infusion of the Šarplaninac resulted in many flop-eared pups! What a beautiful dog, and I'm glad to see a video about one of these!

[@pinkmako7682]

I have a Shiloh and didn’t know this

[@PakleniVuk]

German Leonberger have Šarplaninac blood too. After WW2 only small number of Leonberger's stay alive,so they used Šarplaninac to revive Leonberger 😊.

[@TieDyeVikki]

@@PakleniVuk I have a Leonberger/Bernese Mountain Dog mix, and I knew about the WW2 thing, but not about this breed helping in the revival. Never even heard of this breed before. Romeo reminds me a lot of my "LeonBerner".

[@paulforder591]

Romeo's a gentleman of a dog! He's so patient when being washed, blow-dried, brushed, and having his nails trimmed. 😁❤️🐶

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

Beautiful animal. The owners did a great job with him. You did an even better job showing how much you love what you do.

[@mickeypopa]

Šarplaninac ("the one of Šar mountain") is a very energetic dog, despite his size. He's incredibly well natured, a kind soul you might say and very protective. Unfortunately some owners in the Balkans and specifically in my country Bosnia keep these dogs in conditions that are not suited to their physical characteristics, i.e. they keep them in cities and urban areas but these dogs are bread for the mountain and countryside. They were specifically bread to run across large grassy areas of the Šar mountain and protect sheep from wolves, and also to withstand harsh weather conditions. As a result they don't enjoy hot climates at all and require a lot of care for their fur which grows very thick in order to protect them from the extreme cold of the mountain during winter. They can even spend the entire night outside in the snow as the temperatures plummet to well below zero degrees Celsius. Šarplaninci are awesome! ❤

[@AlexMkd1984]

sarplaninec ia from macedonia

[@orangetreevintagewaresotvw9590]

Im in love. Reminds me so much of our Newfie that passed a few years ago. He loved going to our groomer and would basically take a nap when she worked on him. And would roll over when asked. And give her slobbery kisses through the whole grooming. Love Romeo.❤❤❤

[@PsilliPig]

I am a big dog person currently living in a too small ADU for having a dog at all, so it's not only educational but heartwarming to see the way you handle your client's big babies. Thanks!

[@PamelaVidler]

What a great dog!! So regal. I'd never heard of this breed. Your channel is not only entertaining, but very informative. My cat Scout always watches your channel with me. She's one of your biggest fans.

[@susanbrown822]

What a treat to see Vanessa delighted by a new big, huge, hairy good boy!!! For all the challenging, problematic dogs that are handled with professionalism, compassion and a sense of humor, glad to share in such a "good day at the office"!!!

[@adrianmorris5546]

Romeo is absolutely enormous but also completely adorable with a huge heart

[@ladyjustice1474]

What a sweet, handsome pup. Look at that adorable face. Beautiful temperament.

[@oranngemind3956]

mnogo mi je drago što si imala priliku da upoznaš šarplaninca 💕💕💕

[@mooncakerabbithender7203]

I am envious of you being able to cuddle this beautiful handsome dog. He is so amazing in temperament and such a sweetheart . So he went home smelling of delicious cucumber . Thankyou for sharing xxx

[@LourdesGzz]

He's so well behaved and calm wow!

[@themotorcyclemasswhole]

Ah, the rare and majestic Fluffy Balkan Boi. Thanks ma’am, I haven’t seen one of these since I returned to the states. 👍

[@pesmaoprolaznosti]

omg so happy to see šarplaninac with you girl! it was my first ever dog living in Bosnia, he was amazing working dog protecting our livestock ♥️