The Croatian Sheepdog is a dog breed from Croatia. The Croatian Sheepdog is a very good breed for dog sports. They can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Croatian Sheepdogs exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials. Generally: The head is relatively light, lean and wedge shaped. The ratio between the muzzle and the skull is 9 : 11. Muzzle: Lean, nose ridge looking from the profile is straight and is a wedge-shaped extension of the skull. The lower jaw is well developed and forms a harmonious whole with the line of the nose ridge.