Loyal, Independent, Confident Guardian
Used for centuries to guard livestock in its homeland of Romania, the Mioritic Sheepdog is a typical Livestock Guarding Dog (LGD). Loyal, reliable, independent, and fiercely protective, he is friendly and devoted to his family but very mistrusting of strangers. It is a large dog โฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
40%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
20%
Coat Type
medium
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
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health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
Reserved with strangers โ early, thorough socialization is critical for this breed.