Dogs
Romanian Carpathian Herder
Other names: Carpathian sheepdog, Romanian Carpathian Shepherd, Romanian Carpatin Herder, Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin
- Origin
- Romania
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 59–67 cm
- Height · Female
- 65–73 cm
- Weight · Male
- 32–45 kg
- Weight · Female
- 32–45 kg
- FCI
- FCI group 1 · 1 · n.º 350
Traits
Activity
Social
Training
Guarding
Temperament
A natural guardian and courageous, he distinguishes himself by his instinctive and unconditional attachment to the herd and his master. He is a dignified, calm and stable dog.
History
The Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog was selected from an endemic breed present in the Carpatho-Danubian area. For centuries the principle criteria for selection has been utilisation, this dog having conserved its character intact to the present day.
The first standard was written in 1934 by the National Institute of Zootechny. This standard was modified and updated in 1982, 1999 and 2001 by the Romanian Cynological Association. The Technical Committee of the R.C.A. adapted the standard on 30.03.2002 to conform to the model proposed by the F.C.I.
Training
It is not hard to train because it is submissive and eager to make pleasure to its master. Beautiful results can be achieved with a gentle and consequent training.
Coat & grooming
Its fur needs a brushing pretty rarerly for not getting tangled. It is one of the few dogs which is not pointing out health problems.
Romanian Carpathian Herder breeders
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