Tornjak

The Tornjak is a breed with a very long history. Documents have been found dating back more than 1000 years in which the breed is described. However, the breed has an even longer history, possibly the dog was already used by the Romans. The Tornjak is a stocky dog with a sturdy build. However, if the animal is healthy, it is in a good condition and extremely strong. This breed can easily be used as a watchdog. However, this also has a disadvantage. The animal is very suspicious towards people it does not know.

The dog originated in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. It was mainly used to look after cattle. The Tornjak was bred to be a kind of all-round dog, but the emphasis was on herding cattle. However, the dog also had to be able to guard and not eat too much. Food could be scarce. With the decrease of sheep herders in the region, the dog also disappeared. It was almost extinct. Around 1972, however, breeding programmes were set up to save the animal from extinction. The breed is now no longer crossed, so that the species remains pure and is not (further) threatened by hereditary diseases.

The Tornjak loves the family in which it grows up. This is quite typical of dogs which were originally bred to herd cattle. Their priorities are to protect the cattle and their owners. The animal is therefore extremely loyal. The Tornjak is reserved towards strangers. He will not become seldom aggressive, but he will certainly not trust them.

This breed of dog loves to work and takes its task very seriously. The most you can teach the dog is to make it as clear as possible what you want from him. The dog will gladly carry out those tasks. Because the dog has difficulty dealing with strangers, it is important to bring him into regular contact with other people and animals as a puppy.

The Tornjak is a breed with a very long history. Documents have been found dating back more than 1000 years in which the breed is described. However, the breed has an even longer history, possibly the dog was already used by the Romans. The Tornjak is a stocky dog with a sturdy build. However, if the animal is healthy, it is in a good condition and extremely strong. This breed can easily be used as a watchdog. However, this also has a disadvantage. The animal is very suspicious towards people it does not know.

The dog originated in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. It was mainly used to look after cattle. The Tornjak was bred to be a kind of all-round dog, but the emphasis was on herding cattle. However, the dog also had to be able to guard and not eat too much. Food could be scarce. With the decrease of sheep herders in the region, the dog also disappeared. It was almost extinct. Around 1972, however, breeding programmes were set up to save the animal from extinction. The breed is now no longer crossed, so that the species remains pure and is not (further) threatened by hereditary diseases.

The Tornjak loves the family in which it grows up. This is quite typical of dogs which were originally bred to herd cattle. Their priorities are to protect the cattle and their owners. The animal is therefore extremely loyal. The Tornjak is reserved towards strangers. He will not become seldom aggressive, but he will certainly not trust them.