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Carpathian Shepherd Dog

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Carpathian Shepherd
A Carpathian Shepherd
Other namesCiobănesc Românesc Carpatin, Romanian Shepherd, Romanian Carpathian Shepherd, Câine Ciobănesc Carpatin, Carpathian Sheepdog, Carpathian Shepherd, Carpatin, Romanian Carpatin Herder
OriginRomania
Traits
Height Males 65 to 73 centimetres (26 to 29 in)
Females 59 to 67 centimetres (23 to 26 in)
Weight Males 35–50 kg (77–110 lb)
Coat Rough, abundant and straight
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Carpathian Shepherd Dog (Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin) is a breed of large sheep dogs that originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania.[1]

History

In March 1998, a group of fans of the Carpathian Shepherd Dog founded the Carpathian Shepherd Dogs Club. The club was later renamed the National Club of Carpathian Shepherd Dog Breeders. The club observed that there many Carpathians in Rucăr, Argeş County that are considered ancestors of today's Carpathians.

In March 2003, at Bistriţa, an important conference of the factors involved in the Romanian breeds took place. On July 6, 2005 in Buenos Aires, the approved the provisional homologation of the Carpathian Shepherd Dog.

Health

The breed has a life expectancy of about 12–14 years.

Temperament

A very devoted, well-mannered, courageous dog, it has been said to battle bears in an attempt to protect flocks of sheep or its master from harm.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Molosserworld's Ciobanesti Carpatini Page". Molosser World. Archived from the original on 2008-09-21. Retrieved 2008-08-22.