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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 32–50 kg · Female 32–45 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 65–74 cm · Female 58–67 cm
- Origin
- Romania
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- wolf grey, pale fawn with black overlay, white markings (non-predominant)
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin, Carpatin, Câine Ciobănesc Carpatin, Zăvod
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day