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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 45–64 kg · Female 35–50 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 70–75 cm · Female 65–70 cm
- Origin
- traditional/ancient, standardized 1981 · Romania
- Coat
- double, long
- Colors
- white, pale grey, cream, white with grey or black patches
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic, Mioritic Shepherd, Mioritic
- 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