Romanian Carpathian Shepherd
Also called Câine Ciobănesc Carpatin, Carpatin, Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin and Zăvod
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
- Hard to train
The Romanian Carpathian Shepherd is a large, powerful dog breed that was originally bred for protecting livestock. They are known for their protective natures and strong work ethic.
- Weight
- 71–110 lb (32–50 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–29 in (58–74 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Carpathian Mountains, Romania
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Very wary of strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Hard to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Calm
Courageous
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Territorial
Coat colours
Pale fawn with black overlay, white markings (non-predominant) and wolf grey
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 71–110 lb (32–50 kg) | 71–99 lb (32–45 kg) |
| Height | 26–29 in (65–74 cm) | 23–26 in (58–67 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI-Standard N°350 Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin (opens in a new tab)
- Carpathian Shepherd Dog (opens in a new tab)
- Carpathian Shepherd Dog: all about this breed (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).