Living with
Guardians

Red Flags for
Unethical Breeders
In order for Tornjaks to have a successful start in North America, we highly encourgae you know the signs irresponsible breeding. We suggest not buying from breeders exhibiting these tactics.

Vote on the
Next Meetup
It's a very special sight to see all of the lovely Tornjaks all in one location, but it take a lot of planning to coordinate people and dogs from all over North America. If your interested in participating please fill out this form for the 2024 meetup. We hope to see you there!

Questions to ask
Before you Buy
Thinking of bringing home a Tornjak puppy? We have provided a list of questions that will help you assess the breeder's commitment to responsible breeding practices and their prioritization of the dogs, puppies and new owners.

Meet Tornjaks
Kisa & Zadok
Kisa and Zadok are working livestock guardians in training. Currently they are still young, but soon they will be charged with protecting sheep, goats and poultry. Hear what their owner has to say about living with Tornjaks.

Meet Tornjaks
A Pack of Nine
Meet Laura and Chet. They live with NINE Tornjaks. This owner interview goes over how they discovered the breed, things that surprised them and recommendations for new owners. Here is what they have to say about the breed.

Meet Tornjaks
Scylla & Dagon
Meet half-siblings Scylla and Dagon. These young pups are from Croatia and currently reside as pets (AKA family members). See what their owners have to say about the joys and challenges of Tornjak ownership.

Tornjak
Exercise
Tornjaks hail from the rugged and mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Given the time period and location, it is speculated that the breed may have existed since Roman times. However...

Tornjak
Grooming
It takes a lot of hair to look this good. Tornjaks are known for their stunning, thick fur that keeps them warm in winter and cool in summer. Overall, Tornjaks have moderate grooming needs but there are some special grooming requirements that will help keep them healthy.

Tornjak
Appearance
Tornjaks hail from the rugged and mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Given the time period and location, it is speculated that the breed may have existed since Roman times. However...

Tornjak
Health
Tornjaks hail from the rugged and mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Given the time period and location, it is speculated that the breed may have existed since Roman times. However...

Tornjak
History
Tornjaks hail from the rugged and mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. Given the time period and location, it is speculated that the breed may have existed since Roman times. However...

Meet Tornjaks
Dali and Betti
Dali and Betti traveled across the world to meet their new family and were tasked with guarding sheep, hogs, property and children. Read how this family discovered the tornjak breed and why they describe their furry protectors as 'spectacular'.