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Carpathian Shepherd Dog
| Other Names | Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin, Romanian Shepherd, Romanian Carpathian Shepherd, Câine Ciobănesc Carpatin, Carpathian Sheepdog, Carpatin, Romanian Carpatin Herder, Rumanian Carpathian |
| Country of Origin | Romania |
| Weight | 70 - 100 lbs. (32 - 45 kg) |
| Height (at withers) | Males: 25 - 29 in. (65 - 73 cm) Females: 23 - 26 in. (59 - 67 cm) |
| Coat | Rough, abundant and straight. |
| Colour | Coat colours consist 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. |
| Litter Size | 3-8 Puppies |
| Life Span | 12 - 14 years |
| Origin & History | This breed originated from Romania. It is an excellent flock guard dog used for centuries by 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 kept its features untouched up to now. Alfred Edmund Brehm (1829-1885) in (Animal's Life) wrote about these dogs. The first written data regarding the Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog was recorded in the Veterinary Science Magazine, year XV, No. 2. 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. It is theorized (although not proven) that the various Carpathian Shepherd Dog breeds, as with other livestock guardian and Mountain dog breeds, are descendant from dogs that were developed somewhere around 9,000 years ago in Mesopotamia following the domestication of sheep and goats in the same area. |
| Personality | Born as a watchdog, the Carpathian Sheepdog is remarkable for its instinctive, unconditioned devotion to the flocks and its master. It is a dignified, calm and well-balanced dog. In order to successfully keep a Carpatin, the family must achieve pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader; lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
Care Requirements
| Health | There are no known breed-specific health concerns. |
| Grooming | The coat will benefit from occasional brushings. |
| Exercise | This breed needs physical exercise and should be taken for a daily, long walk. In addition, it should have a yard or large space where it can safely run free. |
| Other Considerations | The Carpathian is not recommended for apartment life. It has an all-weather coat and will be content to live and sleep outdoors. His character demands an outdoor life. |
