Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* This large Romanian livestock guardian descends from a natural Carpathian Mountain breed chosen for working ability; the Romanian Kennel Club first drafted its standard in 1981.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI files it under Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs, excluding Swiss Cattle Dogs), Section 1 Sheepdogs, standard number 349, with no working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its declared job is a capable herding dog, a trustworthy and unbribable guardian, and a good companion.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is calm and steady; it is brave against large wild predators such as bear, wolf and lynx, and suspicious of unfamiliar people.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers: males at least 70 cm (ideal 75 cm); females at least 65 cm (ideal 70 cm). Weight is in keeping with the frame.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is long and plentiful, harsh and straight, minimum 10 cm. Accepted colours: piebald (white base with distinct black or grey patches); solid white; solid grey. Ear tips are dark-pigmented.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults: overweight or weak build; tail curled or carried in a ring; loss of teeth other than PM1 and M3; elbows turning in or out; a heavy gait.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Severe faults: weak sexual dimorphism; untypical look; round protruding eyes; wall eye; erect ears; coat under 8 cm; curly or wrong-textured coat; sagging, arched or dipping topline; spreading feet; over-open hind angulation; cow hocks; brindle markings; undersized height.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or extremely shy dogs; any obvious physical or behavioural defect; untypical subject; missing incisors or canines; overshot or undershot bite; albinism; a naturally short or absent tail or a docked tail; males under 68 cm or females under 63 cm.