I’ve been looking into which famous people have actually owned a Sarplaninac.
Tracking these stories down takes time because you have to dig through old news and public records.
In any case, they have my respect. These are public figures with a lot of influence, and it’s great to see a Sarplaninac as a part of their family and home.
Aleksandar Vučić
President of the Republic of Serbia
He was born in Belgrade on March 5, 1970.
He began his political career in the Serbian Radical Party and held various roles, including Minister of Information.
In 2008, he won the mayoral election in Belgrade.
He co-founded the Serbian Progressive Party with Tomislav Nikolic and became its president.
Vucic served as the Minister of Defense and First Deputy Prime Minister, focusing on combating corruption and crime.
He became the Prime Minister of Serbia in 2014 and was later elected as the President.
Vucic is known for implementing significant economic reforms, including reducing public debt.
He is also an avid reader, chess player, and sports enthusiast.
Vucic is multilingual, with proficiency in English, Russian, French, and ongoing learning of German. [1]
He is married to Tamara Vucic and has three children: Danilo, Milica, and Vukan.
The Sarplaninac Pako is now part of Vučić’s life, a gift from Patriarch Irinej.
Vojislav Šešelj
Vojislav Seselj, born in 1954 in Sarajevo, comes from a working-class family with Herzegovinian roots.
He achieved academic excellence, earning a doctorate in legal sciences, making him the youngest doctor of sciences in the former Yugoslavia.
His early membership in the League of Communists was followed by a transition to become a prominent dissident and vocal critic of the regime.
Šešelj is a Serbian politician, Chetnik leader, and university professor.
He is best known as the president and founder of the Serbian Radical Party, as well as for his unyielding stances in public debates.
His impact on the political stage comes down to his sharp intellect, and he’s left a lasting mark on Serbian politics. [2]
From what’s publicly available, it’s clear Mr. Seselj loves this breed – he’s kept several Sarplaninac dogs on his property.
Vladimir Putin
I don’t think there’s any need to explain who Vladimir Putin is, so we’ll skip his biography and just say he’s currently the most well-known person who owns a Sarplaninac!
On January 17, 2019, during his visit to Serbia, Russian President Vladimir Putin received a special gift from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic – a three-month-old Sarplaninac puppy named Paša.
Putin was delighted, and said in Russian how adorable the dog was.
At first, Paša seemed nervous because of the crowd, but he quickly calmed down when Putin petted him.
The name “Paša” wasn’t given by the breeder – it came from associates of the Serbian President, named after a Sarplaninac who lived in the 1970s. [3]
Jelena Genčić
Jelena Genčić (9 October 1936 – 1 June 2013) was a Serbian athlete and coach known for her contributions to both tennis and handball. She got into sports young.
Genčić became a goalkeeper for the Yugoslav women’s national handball team.
In 1963, she left handball behind and went all in on tennis, competing in tournaments worldwide. Genčić had quite a career, winning the Yugoslav championship 20 times, including singles, women’s pairs, and mixed pairs titles.
She also represented Yugoslavia in the Fed Cup.
Genčić’s impact extended beyond the court. She became a television director, creating arts and culture programs.
Her work promoting Serbian medieval miniature painting was a real achievement.
In her later years, Genčić moved into tennis administration and coaching. She discovered and coached top-class players like Novak Djokovic, Monica Seles, and Goran Ivanišević, among others.
Djokovic’s rise owes a lot to Genčić’s guidance, both on and off the court.
She introduced him to tennis and interested him in classical music, poetry, and languages too. Genčić’s impact on Genčić’s impact on Djokovic’s career and personal development was huge.
Jelena Genčić passed away in 2013, but her legacy lives on.
There’s been a push to rename the Tašmajdan Stadium (Belgrade) after her, but that hasn’t happened yet.
Genčić’s influence on the world of sports and her role in shaping the careers of young athletes endure as a testament to her enduring legacy. [4]
Šerif Konjević
Folk music singer Serif Konjevic was born in the village of Sanica on April 26, 1958. His music career began in the 1970s when he recorded his first songs at just 17.
His career took off in the 1980s, around the time he started working with Novica Urošević.
Following the release of the album ‘Bela venčanica, (white wedding dress)’ which became one of the best-selling records in the country, Serif became one of the most famous singers in the former Yugoslavia.
“I earned a lot of money thanks to the song ‘Bela venčanica,’ which sold around 850,000 copies. It was unimaginable to me.
But that success gave me financial stability, and I was able to buy a home and a car,” he said.
He went on to describe how he had a mural painted on the wall of his villa in Sarajevo, where he lives now, showing his family home in Sanica, where he grew up.
Šerif’s collaboration with ‘Južni vetar’ is also well-known, and it gave us some of the biggest hits in the regional music scene. [5]
Instagram Video That Caught My Attention
I’m active on Instagram and keep an eye on the “#sarplaninac” hashtag.
I try to keep our followers engaged with new video clips and images.
However, one day, a video showed up that “broke Instagram” when it comes to Sarplaninacs.
Honestly, I didn’t know what it was about until I saw our well-known actor Milan Vasić filming a series about the Sar Mountains in Kosovo and Metohija.
I want to thank Mr. Vasic for making a series that shows off the beauty of the Sar Mountains, inside and out.”
And these two adorable Sarplaninac puppies will brighten your day too!
Conclusion
The Sarplaninac, with its history and distinctive traits, has won over many famous people worldwide.
These figures have done more than just own the dog; they’ve helped promote the breed worldwide.
If you think I’ve left someone out or that someone else should be included in this article, write it in the comments.
Thank you for your time and attention.
