Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin
Breed Group: sporting
"Part teddy bear; part bear chaser!"
Breed Profile
Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins are large sheepherders from Romania. They instinctively protect livestock and their families. Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins need early socialization and training, but can be a faithful member of the family.
Behavior
Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins have unwavering devotion. Like most breeds with watchdog instincts, they require early socialization and training to ensure balanced behavior and an understanding of intruders versus guests. Their tendency is to be wary of strangers, so even with training, they might still need a warming-up period with new people. Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins love their family and can be stressed when left alone. Exercise is important to this hard-working breed and can lessen unwanted behaviors and nervousness. Though attached, some Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins are more willing to show their love and affection than others.
Coat
Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins are outdoor dogs and have a coat that protects them from the elements. These dogs have a long, dense gray fur that looks best with weekly brushing. Such maintenance will also reduce shedding from these sheepdogs.
Lifestyle
If Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins could tell you one thing, it’d probably be to let them outside. They will become restless in small indoor spaces. These large dogs thrive in the great outdoors and can happily live outside full time. This also allows them to do their job of watching over your house and family. Backyards must be a secure space. If they know you’ve left the property, Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins can become Houdinis in an effort to find you. These sheepdogs are typically friendly with other dogs, but cannot be trusted with small pets. With proper socialization, Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins can be gentle giants with children!
Activity
Backyards are a must-have for Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins. Some of their exercise needs will be spent racing and pacing around the perimeter to protect their territory. But these large dogs need a minimum of one hour of exercise per day, if not more. Walks are a great option. Many Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatins actually prefer long distance walks to faster-paced runs.
Characteristics
Space Needs
Activity Needs
Intelligence
Playfulness
Grooming Needs
Trainability
Watch Ability
Dog-friendliness
Child-friendliness