Greek Shepherd

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Greek Shepherd

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Andonis Katanos

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It is believed livestock guardian dogs are one of the oldest distinct dog types, with evidence the type has remained largely unchanged since ancient times. It is claimed the Greek Shepherd has been found in Greece since ancient times, Plato wrote of dogs of similar form and function being known in the region of Epirus as early as 800 BC. The Greek Shepherd is known as the Ellinikós Pimenikós in Greek, it has been called the Greek Shepherd Dog, the Greek Sheepdog and the Hellenic Shepherd Dog. The Shepherds protect the flocks from Greek wolves and jackals. Colour:Black, brown, white and multi-coloured. In former times, many Greek shepherds would crop the right ear of their dogs, believing doing so improved the dogs' hearing; this practice gave the dogs a curious, lopsided appearance. They are considered brave, decisive, and loyal working dogs with a highly developed sense of duty and a strong protective instinct toward herd animals and their territory. These independent dogs, however, need consistent training and intelligent guidance. The Greek Shepherd is a medium to large size dog, with a solid body and great physical strength, capable of not only guiding the herd but also fighting with an enemy while maintaining its physical superiority. Its head is massive, featuring a large muzzle.
In an attempt to rescue the breed, the “Arcturos” animal sanctuary, located in northern Greece, has been implementing their Greek Shepherd Dog Breeding Program since 1998. “The Greek Shepherd Dog is one of the oldest breeds and should survive. It is a shame that all European countries have managed to recognize their breeds, and we in Greece have not,” says Panos Stefanou, communications officer for Arcturos. It has been estimated that currently, fewer than 3,000 pure Greek Shepherd dogs remain in Greece.

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