Mioritic shepherd | Facts & Information

Origin

Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a breed originally from Romania, an excellent guard dog used for many centuries by Romanian shepherds.

The Carpathian Shepherd was selected from a breed endemic to the Carpathian and Danube Delta areas. For centuries his main task was to guard and handle sheep, and what is appreciated about this dog is that it has been preserved to this day.

The First standard was developed by the National Zooenic Institute in 1934, after which it was updated and registered in the Romanian Kennel Association in 1982, 1999 and 2001.

It is also called Mioritic Romanian shepherd.

Mioritic Shepherd's feed

The menu of Dogs differs depending on age, breed and even individual. Nutrients indicated for a complete and healthy diet: rice or arpacas cooked very well, chicken/beef soup without bones, large beef bones very well cooked, one egg yolk per week, sweet cheese, simple crackers, polenta, vegetables(carrot, celery, parsnip,bell pepper)cooked or raw, canned with dry food, etc.

Prohibited foods: pork, pork bones, fish or poultry, beans, peas, cabbage, potatoes, onions spinach (all vegetables that contain a large amount of starch or ferment), salty cheese, cheese, excess fat or fried foods, sausages, broths, alcoholic or fizzy drinks, sweets.

Regardless of the dog's Age, any food should be introduced gradually into the dog's diet to avoid indigestion. If you put your dog on dry food, make sure the water is available to drink when it is thirsty.

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Mioritic Shepherd look

A large, agile, sprightly dog with a vigorous appearance. The body is strong, the chest is large and wide. Sexual dimorphism is seen quite easily, with males usually being larger and stronger than females.

The head is like a wolf, strong, but not large, with a strong bite. The forehead is wide, slightly curved, the skull is wide between the ears. The nose is large and black in color. The elongated snout is almost equal in length to the skull, the lips are fleshy, pigmented and very well contoured. The eyes are almond – shaped brown-black in color.

The bushy tail is covered with hair is worn drooping along the body. The fur is soft and dense, exceptend the head and paws where the hair is short. On the body and neck the dog has longer hair with various colors and color spots: white, black, brown, gray, brown. The height is 65 - 75cm in males and 60-70 cm in females. The weight is proportional to a large dog, but not fat.

Mioritic Shepherd behavior

A brave guard dog, it is distinguished by its instinctive, unconditional attachment to the herd and to its owner.

He is a balanced dog, extraordinary in guarding herds, distrustful of strangers whom he will not accept almost at all around him.

She loves children, whom she will protect regardless of the risks.

Mioritic Shepherd Dog Training

Born to guard, this dog has an amazing instinct, is an unconditional devotee to his master. A calm and balanced dog, a dog that tends to become a leader if left.

In order not to let the dog make decisions, the owner must ensure that he knows who is making the decisions. Like other breeds of dogs ciobanescu mioritic takes into account the hierarchy, so when he understands that the Master makes decisions, the human-dog relationship will be a successful one.

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Particularities of Mioritic Shepherd

Carpathian is not recommended for apartment life. He has an all-season coat as drivers would say that benefits him and recommends him to live outside.

He needs daily exercise, exercise. It would run all day long, so if you buy one it's good to have a yard where it can consume its energy.

Mioritic Shepherd disease

No particular diseases are reported, if well cared for he lives up to 15 years without any problems.

Dog-specific diseases can occur, but with a lower chance: hip dysplasia, can cataracts in advanced old age.