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Workinglarge🌍 Romaniasheepdog used by Romanian shepherds to defend herds and serve as a guard dog
Carpathian Sheepdog
Protective, calm, steadfast, territorial
Popularity
486
Carpatin livestock guardian; imposing protector with deep loyalty to flock and family.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
harsh, dense, straight double coat with a dense soft undercoat; shorter and thinner on head, ears, muzzle and limbs
Colors
wolf gray, sable, fawn with lighter undercoat
Male height
25–29 in
Female height
23–27 in
Male weight
90–110 lb
Female weight
70–95 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
2
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
