Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog dog
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Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

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 โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 100โ€“130 lbs (45.36โ€“58.97 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 22.5โ€“29" ๐ŸŽ‚ 12โ€“14 yr lifespan

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

40%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

20%

Coat Type

medium

Weekly Brushing

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โญ Top Pick Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

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Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

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KONG Extreme Dog Toy

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KONG Extreme Dog Toy

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Big Barker 7" Orthopedic Dog Bed

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Big Barker 7" Orthopedic Dog Bed

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Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

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Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

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Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

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Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

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Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

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FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

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The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ€” nothing removes undercoatโ€ฆ

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog Care Tips

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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ€” walks, play sessions, or swimming.

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Reserved with strangers โ€” early, thorough socialization is critical for this breed.

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