The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd dog is a shaggy coated dog from Carpathian Mountains in Romania. It is a great livestock guardian but also loving family companion. In this article I will tell you all the important facts and information about a Romanian Mirotic Shepherd. This is an athletic and spectacular giant dog breed with average height between 65 to 75 centimeters which is 26 to 30 inches and weight typically between 45 to 70 kilograms which is 100 to 150 pounds. There arequite big size differences between the males and females. The body should be slightly longer than tall and the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd  dog has deep chest long high set tail and very strong legs. 


Overall they resemble the Old English Sheepdog quite a lot. The most distinctive part of the Mioritic Shepherd is definitely its well-furnished shaggy double coat. You can find this breed in three colors solid white, piebald and solid gray. This dense and thick double coat is well suited for harsh Mountain climate. 

As I said in the beginning of the article this is a great worker but also an amazing family companion. Let's start with their working temperament side. The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd dog is extra-ordinary livestock protector so they just have to be courageous, fearless and wary of strange animals or people. they would try to repel an Yintruder it can be a thief but also a wolf or a bear. Just like majority of hard-working dogs this is an intelligent breed that creates strong bond with its family which is a reason why they are well suited for living as family companions. 

This breed also has very calm and stable temperament. They are never aggressive without a reason because of their strong protective instinct and very big power. This is not the best choice for novices or first-time owners. They need good early socialization and firm and patient trainer. This is also independent and strong willed breed. To be happy and healthy to Romanian Mirotic Shepherd requires daily mental and physical stimulation. This is not totally hyperactive breed but they are definitely not couch potatoes as well. The a long walks or hikes accompanied with some playtime or training sessions is needed. 

The Romanian Mioritic shepherd dog has a very descriptive name it is a shepherd from Romania. And the word Mioritic? The word Mioara in Romanian means young sheep. The exact origin of the Mioritic Shepherd is rather unknown but it's believed that they have been developed from various large molosser dogs of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. As you already know their main purpose in the past was to be livestock protectors, but they were also guarding farms and property. The first breed standard was written by the Romanian Kennel Club in the 1981 and the breed is currently recognized by the FCI and theUKC in the Sheepdog and Herding dog group. 

This is a fairly healthy breed with average lifespan between 12 to 14 years which is very good for dog of this size. But just like all the giant dogs they can suffer from hip and elbowdysplasia and other musculoskeletal problems. They can also occasionally suffer from gastric torsion. If you want to keep the coat in top condition frequent brushing is needed to prevent matting. This is not an extremely heavy shedder but they do shed so regular brushing will also minimize the shedding just like with all dogs you should regularly check their eyes ears and nails and clip them or clean them if needed. Tell me in comments what do you like the most about a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd dog and what is your experience with this dog breed.