Dog
Group:
Working 
Bulgarian Shepherd Dog Champions
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Pronunciation:
(Bul-GAR-i-an Shepherd Dog)
Breed Description:
The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog breed of dog is an outstanding livestock guarding dog but they are very serious about their work. They will attack to defend their flocks and property. If you intend to keep a Bulgarian Shepherd Dog as a pet then you need to make sure that they are very well socialized from the time they’re a puppy. These are very loyal and brave dogs and they are devoted to their families. It’s part of their nature to be territorial and protective.
Height:
stands between 23 and 30 inches tall at the shoulders.
Weight:
These dogs usually weigh between 66 and 120 pounds.
Health Problems:
They also have pendant ears which means that you will need to clean their ears regularly to avoid ear infections.
Exercise:
These are large dogs which do need a good deal of exercise to remain happy. The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog breed of dog is very keen and likes having a job to do.
Life Expectancy:
The life expectancy of the Bulgarian Shepherd dog breed of dog is 12 to 14 years
Grooming:
These dogs have a thick coat and it requires brushing several times per week. They also have pendant ears which means that you will need to clean their ears regularly to avoid ear infections.
Origin:
The Bulgarian Shepherd Dog is a very old breed. They are said to be the descendant of the ancient domestic dogs of the Balkans and were used by nomadic shepherds centuries ago. It’s possible that the original stock for these dogs came from Afghanistan and Iran when the people of the Balkans came from those areas.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
