Description

Big waste dog, nimble, never clumsy, vigorous appearance. The body is rectangular, broad croup, slightly inclined, vast and high chested, and long and slightly inclined shoulder. The sexual dimorphism is well noticed, the males should be taller and stronger than the females. The Carpathian shepherd dog is a mezocefalus dog, with a strong, wolfish type head, but not clumsy. The forehead is broad and slightly curved. The skull is wider between ears and it narrows itself progressively towards the stop. The medial groove is long enough and sufficiently marked. The nose is big, broad and always black. The muzzle is strong, with an almost oval section, slightly in the shape of a truncated cone. The muzzle length is shorter or equal to that of the skull. The lips are thick, adherent, strongly pigmented and very well outlined. The dark brown eyes are almond shaped. The tail is bushy, covered by abundant hair. At rest, it is held dropped, straight or slightly sword shaped, touching the hocks; when the dog is alert or it is in action, the tail is carried high. The coat is rough, abundant and straight. The under coat is dense and soft. Except for the head and former faces of the limbs where the hair is short and flat, the hair is abundant on all over the body, of a medium length. On the neck, the posterior face of the limbs and on the tail the hair is longer, the abundance of hair in these regions being typical. Coat colors consists of sandy (wolfish), with various shades, more often lighter on the sides and darker over the body; sandy (wolfish) with white spots, preferably not too spread apart.

Origin

This breed originated from Romania. It is an excellent flock guard dog used for centuries by the Romanian shepherds and a wonderful watchdog. The Carpathian shepherd dog was selected out of an endemic breed that exists in the Carpathians and the Danube area. For centuries, the main reason was its utility, this breed keeping untouched its features up to nowadays. The first standard was elaborated by The National Zootechnical Institute in 1934 and it was modified and updated in 1982, Club). The technical commission of Asociatia Chinologica Romana (R.K.C.) has adapted the standard on 30.03.2002, according to the pattern made by The Federation Cynologique Internationale.

Temperament

Born as a watchdog, it is remarkable for its instinctive, unconditioned devotion to the flocks and its master. It is a dignified, calm and well-balanced dog.

Height

Height: Male 25-29 inches (65-73 cm.)

Weight

Weight: proportional to the waist, giving the impression of a strong

Known Health Problems

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Conditions for Living

The Carpatin is not recommended for apartment life. It has an all-weather coat and will be content to live and sleep outdoors. His character demands a outdoor life.

Exercise Requirments

long walk. In addition, it should have a yard or large space where it can safely run free.

Life Expectancy

About 12-14 years

Grooming

The coat will benefit from occasional brushings.

Group

Flock Guard