Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

Low Maintenance: Even though Mioritic dogs have a long coat, they are fairly low-maintenance dogs. Their undercoat is water resistant, so frequent baths aren't recommended as that can diminish their natural water-proofing. Just a weekly brushing and an occasional trim by a groomer is typically what is needed in the grooming department for Mioritic sheepdogs.

Moderately Easy Training: The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a very smart and disciplined breed which means that he responds well to training. Because this breed was developed for guarding livestock, however, he can sometimes develop a bit of an independent streak and may be quite stubborn at times.

Great Watchdog Ability: They take that tenacity and responsibility into the home as well, patrolling the yard or house, watching for signs of trouble and alerting their owners before positioning themselves as a barrier between strangers or other types of impending danger. It is a good watchdog for herds and houses.

The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog, also called the Mioritic Shepherd Dog, Romanian Mioritic and Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic, is a giant breed of livestock guardian dog that originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. The male Mioritic stands about 70–75 centimetres (28–30 in) tall at the withers with the female slightly smaller at 65–70 centimetres (26–28 in). 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. The dog should have a "vigorous" appearance. Sexual dimorphism is evident in this breed, with males being significantly larger than females.

The Mioritic Sheepdog dog is vivid and balanced; alert and vigilant, disciplined and very attached to its owner, but suspicious with strangers. An incorruptible guard and a wonderful pet. In the home, the Romanian Mioritic often become exceptionally attached to their families, showing copious amounts of loyalty and a fair amount of affection to boot, employing patience and gentleness with children and generally maintaining regular obedience. They also have a considerable amount of energy and will become frustrated or restless if not properly exercised, so they generally do best with an active family or one with a large yard they can regularly roam and burn off some energy. If they receive proper socialization, training, and exercise, they are a fantastic all-around breed and will reward their families with nearly limitless devotion.