AKA: Mioritic Shepherd Dog

Description: Mioritic Sheepdog is a breed that has large size head and its skull is broad. Their eyes are regular in size that is hazel or amber that is shaped in oval. Ears are like pendant clinging unto its face, with big black nose. Their body is rectangular in shape that is strong and powerful with muscles. Teeth are in scissors bite and chest and shoulders are broad. They have long feathered hair that is carried down. They have a fluffy hair usually have patches of black in it.

Temperament: They are considered an excellent guard dog but could also be god pet dog to its owner. They are very dependent of their owner, affectionate also with children. But they are very alert to suspicious strangers that would invade their homes. They are an alert dog and fearless that could always protect their homes from all suspicious attacks. They are a very observant to every move they might hear or sense. But they should also be trained well on pack leadership for them to be more familiar with the basic rules to treat their owners as their leader above them and that would always lead their way.

Activity: They are required to have daily exercise like daily walking and jog so they would have more energy and be healthy and also for them not develop bad behaviors.

Health: No known health issues for this breed. Their life span is about 12-14 years.

Grooming: Brushing their long coat would be best grooming for them. Bathe them only when necessary.

Breed Group: Flock Guard

Color: white, lightly cream or pale gray, and with patches

Height: Male: 27-29 inches (70-75 cm.) Female: 25-28 inches (65-70 cm.)

Weight: depending on their waist to be proportional.

Country of Origin: Romania

Dynamics: This kind of breed is famous in Romania and has a lot of fans. That is because they are an attractive dog with fluffy hair and color patches on their hair.

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