Polish Tatra Sheepdog

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Polish Tatra Sheepdog

A Polish Tatra Sheepdog
Other names Tatra Mountain Sheepdog
Tatra Shepherd Dog
Polish Mountain Dog
Owczarek Tatrzanski
Owczarek Podhalanski
Polski Owczarek Podhalanski
Country of origin Poland
Nicknames Podhalan
Tatra
Traits

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.

A Polish Tatra Sheepdog (tentative identification)
A Polish Tatra Sheepdog (tentative identification)

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