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Savoyard Shepherd
dog breed
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Weight
20–37 kg
Size
Large
Lifespan
9–12 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
De la région subalpine des Alpes
Coat
Black and tan with or without white markings or harlequin (gray mottled with black), with or without white markings
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Très élevé
The Savoyard Shepherd (sometimes called Alpine Shepherd) is a small-population dog breed originating from the subalpine region of the Alps (Northern Alps). The first traces attesting to the presence of this breed date back to the Neolithic. Non-Molossoid, of medium to large size, very muscular, it is generally distinguished by its black and tan or mottled (harlequin) color and its blue or brown mismatched eyes. It resulted from natural selection due to its geographic isolation.
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Remaining unknown for a very long time, it was truly rediscovered in the 1940s. The maintenance of this ancestral breed requires reasoned reproduction excluding any crossing with other breeds, except crosses from origins (Alpine arc). This breed is very interesting because of the versatility of qualities this dog can have (cattle herding and shepherd, guard dog, search dog, draft dog, etc.)
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Large size (20–37 kg): plan for space, exercise, and food budget.
- 2Life expectancy: 9 to 12 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1h of daily activity for balance.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
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Dry food suited to the Savoyard Shepherd
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What human age for a savoyard shepherd ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 9–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
23 à 44 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
30years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +6 per year for a grand dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a savoyard shepherd ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
318 g
per day · 1209 kcal
159 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Savoyard Shepherd
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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