Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Romania |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 65–80 cm |
Recognition features
- Large, towering, courageous and proud dog with a predominantly black coat (over 80%)
- White marks on chest and limbs, rich long coat with mane and culottes
- Loud, deep bark audible from far away
Purpose
A Romanian mountain shepherd dog ("Raven") from the southern Carpathians, predominantly black, guard of flocks and households.
History
A natural breed formed in the southern Carpathian Mountains and sub-Carpathian regions (Dâmbovița, Argeș, Prahova and Brașov). It has been known for generations and is called "Raven" because of its predominantly black coat; it defends flocks and watches households.
Coat
Abundant, long (7–10 cm), flat, straight and rough coat on the body, shorter dense undercoat; mane, fringes and culottes; black or predominantly black with white marks.
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