Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
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Mioritic Shepherd
Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic
| country = Romania
| fcistd = http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/349g01-en.pdf
| name = Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
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The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog ({{langx|ro|Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic}}) is a breed of large livestock guardian dog that originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania.
Description
=Appearance=
The male Mioritic stands about {{convert|70|-|75|cm|in}} tall at the withers with the female slightly smaller at {{convert|65|-|70|cm|in}}.{{cite web |title=Breed standard |publisher=FCI |access-date=5 April 2015 |url=http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/349g01-en.pdf}} This massive dog is covered in thick fluffy hair. It may be white, with or without pale grey or cream patches, or pale grey or cream all over.{{cite web|title=Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic|trans-title=Mioritic Romanian Shepherd|url=http://www.cutzu.ro/animale/caini/ciobanesc-romanesc-mioritic-8.html|publisher=Cutzu.RO|access-date=April 26, 2011|language=ro|archive-date=May 2, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100502001853/http://www.cutzu.ro/animale/caini/ciobanesc-romanesc-mioritic-8.html|url-status=dead}} The dog should have a "vigorous" appearance. Sexual dimorphism is evident in this breed, with males being significantly larger than females.{{cite web | url=http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/Breeds/HerdingDog/CiobanescRomanescMioritic07012009 | title=Herding Dog Group : Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic | access-date=July 15, 2013 | publisher=United Kennel Club | work=Breed Standards | archive-date=March 5, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305005749/http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/Breeds/HerdingDog/CiobanescRomanescMioritic07012009 | url-status=dead }}
=Temperament=
This breed has discipline as one of its main characteristics. It is a calm and well-mannered dog. As this dog was used as a herd protector, it is very attached to family and goes all the way when protecting those it is attached to. Because of this dog's ability to bond strongly with his master, training should only be started once the Mioritic puppy is already accustomed to the owner/trainer.
History
The breed was provisionally recognized by the FCI on July, 6th, 2005 in Buenos Aires. Nowadays it has reached the state of definite recognition.
Its name comes from the Romanian word mioară, which means young sheep.
Health
See also
References
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Category:Dog breeds originating in Romania
Category:Livestock guardian dogs
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