| Greek Shepherd - Hellinikos Pimenikos |
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Male in livestock, from breeder: Parnassus Dogs Farm |
| Other names | Ελληνικός Ποιμενικός
Greek Sheepdog |
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| Origin | Greece |
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| Height |
Males |
66–75 cm (26–30 in) |
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Females |
60–68 cm (24–27 in) |
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| Weight |
Males |
40–55 kg (88–121 lb) |
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Females |
32–40 kg (71–88 lb) |
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| Coat |
Dense double coat |
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| Colour |
Black, brown, white and multi-coloured |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
| Molossus of Epirus |
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| Other names | Μολοσσός Ηπείρου |
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| Height |
Males |
66–75 cm (26–30 in) |
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Females |
64–74 cm (25–29 in) |
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| Colour |
Solid red, blonde, yellow, black, striped, wolf or deer colour; possible minimal patch of white on the chest |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Greek Shepherd or Greek Sheepdog (Greek: Ελληνικός Ποιμενικός, Ellinikós Pimenikós) is a breed of livestock guardian dog from Greece. Thought to be ancient in origin, the Greek Shepherd is very closely related to livestock guardian dog breeds from neighbouring countries; it is believed that some dogs are simultaneously claimed to be other breeds as they migrate annually across national borders with the flocks they protect in search seasonal pastures.