Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog
Rumunský karpatský ovčák
Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Romania |
| Category | Large |
Recognition features
- Large, agile, never heavy dog with a rectangular body
- Wolf-grey to pale fawn coat with black overlay, harsh and dense
- Calm, dignified, instinctively devoted to herd and master
Purpose
The Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog, for centuries defender of flocks and at the same time an excellent guard.
History
The Carpathian Shepherd Dog was selected from an endemic breed of the Carpathian-Danubian area and for centuries bred for utility, so it kept its character intact. The first standard was written in 1934 by the National Zootechnical Institute and modified in 1982, 1999 and 2001.
Coat
Harsh, dense, straight coat with a dense soft undercoat, short on the head and front of the limbs; pale fawn overlaid with black (wolf-grey) in different tones.
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