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.
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Also known as Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic, Mioritic Shepherd, Mioritic
Origin
- Country
- Romania
- Region
- Carpathian Mountains
- Era
- traditional/ancient, standardized 1981
Group
- Foundation Stock Service
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 70–75 cm · Female 65–70 cm
- Weight
- Male 45–64 kg · Female 35–50 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- long
- Colours
- white, pale grey, cream, white with grey or black patches
Traits
- calm, loyal, protective, independent, wary of strangers, courageous