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# The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Romania
Large Romanian guardian, calm, courageous and deeply loyal to his family.
Size GiantLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €183/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,200
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
- Guarding instinct: He naturally protects his home and his group with courage and consistency.
- Steady calm: His balanced temperament allows him to remain composed and confident in his environment.
- Family loyalty: Very attached to his own, he develops a strong bond with his family and his owner.
- Needs space: Its size and guardian temperament make it poorly compatible with apartment living.
- Natural wariness: It requires serious socialization to properly manage its reserve toward strangers.
- Pronounced shedding: Its abundant coat leads to significant hair loss, especially during seasonal shedding.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- House with large land: This setting allows him to move freely and express his protective instinct.
- Consistent and active owners: He thrives with humans capable of providing stable training and regular outings.
- Family looking for a guard dog: His vigilance and loyalty make him a suitable companion for a household wanting a protective dog.
Not recommended for
- Apartment living: The lack of space and freedom of movement does not match its daily needs.
- Novice owners: Its size, power and territorial instinct require experience and consistency.
- Very urban lifestyle: A dense urban environment is not well suited to this rustic, territorial working dog.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
70 cmRomanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
- Height at the withers
- 65–75 cm
- Weight
- 50–60 kg
- Coat
- Long, harsh
- FCI group
- 1
- Origin
- Romania
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Originating from the Carpathians in Romania, the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog has long been selected for herding and above all for protecting flocks against predators. Courageous, hardy and naturally vigilant, it has established itself as a first-rate working assistant in mountainous areas. Its standard was established by the Romanian Cynological Association in 1981, then the breed obtained a more recent international recognition.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a very large, powerful dog, with well-developed bone structure and musculature. Its body is solid, with a straight and strong back, a broad slightly domed head, hazel to dark brown eyes with a calm and intelligent expression, as well as V-shaped drop ears. Its coat is long, harsh and abundant, combined with a dense undercoat, with white, grey or piebald colours with black or grey patches.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Balanced, calm and self-assured, the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog stands out for its courage, loyalty and strong protective instinct. Very attached to its family, it is devoted, reliable with children and naturally wary of strangers. It is an instinctive guardian, capable of defending its group with determination.
Playful Intelligent Sociable Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This large Romanian shepherd needs space, freedom of movement and a living environment that respects its nature as a guard and herding dog. It appreciates long outings, rural environments and activities that stimulate its senses. Indoors, it can be calm if its physical and mental needs are properly met.
Training
## Training and socialization
Early socialization is essential to channel its territorial instinct and its natural distrust of strangers. Its training must be conducted with consistency, firmness and calm, without brutality, favoring positive reinforcement. Intelligent and strong-willed, it makes good progress with an experienced, consistent and fair owner.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog remains an uncommon breed, which can limit availability and influence the acquisition budget. The price depends in particular on the seriousness of the breeding kennel, the lineage, the tests carried out on the breeding dogs and the availability of puppies.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a rustic and robust dog, overall solid when it is well bred and well cared for. Like many giant breeds, it nevertheless deserves particular attention from a locomotor standpoint, notably at the level of the hips.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog needs a complete, digestible and good-quality diet, adapted to its large size, its growth rate and its activity level. A balanced formula helps support its muscle mass, its joints and the condition of its coat.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The name Mioritza refers to the Romanian pastoral world, to which this breed remains intimately linked. This dog is particularly appreciated in its country of origin for its ability to protect flocks against large predators, including the bear. Its recognition by the FCI is relatively recent in view of its long-standing role as a working dog.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog live in an apartment?
No, this breed is clearly better suited to a house with a large yard than to apartment living, as it needs space, activity, and an environment compatible with its guarding instinct.
### Is the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog suitable for a family?
Yes, it can be a very good family dog when it is well socialized and properly trained, with marked loyalty and generally good rapport with children.
## Find a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog breeders by country
[2 breeders of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog) [2 breeders of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/germany) [1 breeder of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/austria) [1 breeder of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in Hungary](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/hungary) [1 breeder of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/italy) [1 breeder of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog/poland)
[All breeders of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog)
## Ready to welcome a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog)
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