Sarabi
Also called Sarabi Dog, Iranian Mastiff
From Iran, from Sarab County in East Azerbaijan province.1
At a glance the quick version
Figures as given by Wikipedia; no official breed standard was found.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short double coat
A short outer coat over a protective undercoat, on a very large, heavy-boned and powerful frame.1
Personality what they are like
A calm, controlled and independent guardian with great strength and a strong protective instinct towards the flock and household it looks after.1
Home where they are happiest
A traditional working guardian best suited to rural settings with livestock and plenty of room.1
Company who they like around
Works independently alongside the herd it protects; needs an experienced owner who understands guardian breeds.1
The story where it all began
The Sarabi is regarded as one of the oldest and most powerful native dog breeds of Iran. For centuries shepherds around Sarab relied on it to protect their herds against large predators such as wolves, bears, hyenas and leopards.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- None
- An Iranian landrace livestock guardian; no recognition by a major international kennel club was found.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Sarabi. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 6every year
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- Wikipedia: Sarabi dog en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields (secondary; no registry standard found)
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.