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ROMANIAN SHEPHERD DOGS

THESE WATCHFUL AND COURAGEOUS DOGS NEED SPACE AND FREEDOM TO RUN FCI

Height range In the mountainous Carpathian region of Romania,
23–31 in (59–78 cm) shepherds rely on large, robust dogs to guard Coat longer than
other Romanian
Weight range their flocks in all weathers. Regional breeding Shepherd Dogs
77–154 lb (35–70 kg)
has resulted in several distinct types: the
Life span 12–14 years Carpatin, the Bucovina, and the Mioritic.
All are better suited to outdoor rather than
Origin Romania
indoor life, and none is widely known as
a companion dog. With strong watchdog
instincts, Romanian Shepherd Dogs are
highly territorial and suspicious of
Other colors White coat with
strangers. They need plenty of light fawn and
gray markings
physical and mental
activity, as well as Mioritic
White-beige Black
early socializing
Bucovina only may appear as Blaze extends
white, white-beige, black, or and firm training. to muzzle
ashen-gray and may have Carpatin
patches of color. Rough, slightly
wavy hair Black
nose
Wolf-gray coat
Profuse hair
on tail

Slightly longer
hair on neck
forms ruff

Feathering on
back of front legs

Carpatin

White markings
on feet

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