On November 4, 2011, Macedonia Post issued the stamp features the shepherd dog of Macedonia, Sharplaninec. The only one stamp issued.
The Sharplaninec is an ancient livestock guarding breed from the mountain region of Macedonia,Shar Planina.
The Macedonian Shepherd Dog was named Sharplaninec because its most habitat in Shar Planina mountain. The Sharplaninec was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1995.
