Human orientation
Average rating: guard independence. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Romanian Bukovyna shepherd dog
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History of the Romanian Bukovinian Shepherd Dog breed
Origin: Romania
A natural breed of livestock guardians from the Carpathians in Romania, formed in the Bucovina region, known for herding cattle. It is close to the Greek shepherd, Tornyak and Sharplaninats. The first standard was written in 1982, updated in 2001 and revised again in 2002. FCI fully recognized the breed in 2019.
The Romanian Bukovinian Shepherd Dog is a very large (64-78 cm, 50-90 kg) guard dog with long, stiff fur, white or white-beige with spots. Dominant, bold, watchful guard with a deep bark. Needs an experienced owner and a large area.
SizeBig
OriginRomania
Life is nearby
This is a dog for a private plot with a strong fence, not for an apartment. Reacts to strangers on the territory.
Walks
Moderate: space, walks and territory protection tasks.
Training
Proud and independent, needs early socialization and an experienced, calm owner.
Care
Long coarse wool with a mane requires regular combing, shedding more often.
Children
Due to their size and guarding instinct, contacts with children, especially strangers, are strictly supervised.
Other animals
The guardian of the flock, can be aggressive towards other dogs. Dating is careful.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-low rating: independent.
Zooaggression
Low score: strong guarding instinct.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Low rating: Long coarse coat and size.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the "Romanian Bukovyna Shepherd" breed are scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: growth and load of the "Romanian Bukovyna Shepherd" breed should be age-appropriate. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
During preventive visits, the veterinarian checks the eyes and the heart. The need for individual tests is determined by club recommendations and the dog's age. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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