Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog

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Size: Large
Other Names: Carpatin, Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin
Country of Origin: Romania
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Herding Dog

The Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog is a large livestock guardian with a wolf-gray double coat, a strong head, and dropped ears. The outline is slightly longer than tall, built for mountain flocks.

A livestock guardian for mountain land; a weather coat, night barking, and no business as a city apartment dog.

The Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog is a flock guardian from the Carpathian Mountains. It lived with sheep against wolves and bears. The UKC classes it as a Herding Dog in this table; its work is that of a guardian.

Height: Male: 25–29 inches; Female: 23–26 inches
Weight: 70–100 pounds
Color: Wolf gray, pale or dark, often with a darker saddle
Coat: Harsh outer coat of moderate length with a dense undercoat
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 5–8 puppies

Temperament

This is an independent, territorial guardian. It is typically devoted to its own household and reserved with strangers. It needs space and a role.

Training

Socialize early and keep the rules quiet and firm.

Care and grooming

Brush weekly, more often when the undercoat blows.

Shedding

Seasonal and heavy.

Health

As with other large guardians, hip dysplasia can occur. Keep the dog lean.

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