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Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog (Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic)
Large Breed
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a beautiful dog with its large frame and long coat. Despite its powerful appearance it is a loving breed that is as much playful as it is protective.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Romania
Weight
12 - 14 years
Height
Male 70-75 cm/28-30 inches; Female 65-70 cm/26-30 inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
The coat has a harsh texture and is long, never being shorter than 10 cm, apart from on the legs where is shorter.
Markings
White, grey, or piebald. Piebald has a base colour of white with defined black of grey markings.
Lifespan
Average 12 years
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog has a wonderful balance between power and agility and is capable of moving very quickly when it needs to. A social dog that loves to not only be part of a family but spend time with them, the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog makes a fantastic companion.
Temperament
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a very calm breed with a stable temperament which lends itself well to herding. They are courageous and are strongly defensive and have an inherent desire to protect its herd and territory, its family and their home. They are loving and friendly to their family friends and are always happy to see them and play.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog has a calm and stable temperament that is courageous, with a strong inherent desire to protect. This breed is not suited to life as a pet.
- An excellent protector
- A good working and guard dog
- Very adaptable to different types of weather
- A very good companion
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Can be overprotective
- Grooming is needed
- Not suitable as a family pet