Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Also called Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic, Mioritic and Mioritic Shepherd
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a large, fluffy breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and protective nature. This breed is native to the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, where it was originally used to guard flocks of sheep.
- Weight
- 77–141 lb (35–64 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 26–30 in (65–75 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Carpathian Mountains, Romania (traditional/ancient, standardized 1981)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Calm
Courageous
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Wary of strangers
Coat colours
Cream, pale grey, white and white with grey or black patches
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 99–141 lb (45–64 kg) | 77–110 lb (35–50 kg) |
| Height | 28–30 in (70–75 cm) | 26–28 in (65–70 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI-Standard N°349 Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic (Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog) (opens in a new tab)
- Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
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