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History
The “Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog”, or Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic in romanian, it is a natural breed that has been present for centuries in the Carpathians, especially in southern Transylvania, in the mountainous regions near Sibiu and Brasov. Its exact origins are unknown., but it seems that their ancestors came to Romania around the 13th century with the Tatars who came to settle in the Danube Delta region and along the Black Sea coast.
In the middle ages, some local rulers used these powerful dogs to accompany their armies. This fueled the legend that the dogs often seen in ancient engravings depicting the battles between the Roman Empire and the Dacians, a native people of the Carpathians, they are the shepherds of Mioritza. However, since these battles took place over 1000 years before the arrival of the dog's ancestors to the region, it is in fact unlikely that he can claim to have any connection to these feats of arms.
In fact, the Mioritza Shepherd Dog he was above all the faithful companion of the illiterate peasants and shepherds isolated in the mountains. Stunning, mighty and brave, protected, y aún hoy protege, herds against the many predators that live in the Carpathians: Lynx, Wolf, bear…
His name is also a reference to his qualities as a pastor, Since the word “mioara” means “sheep” in romanian, precisely the animal that it has been protecting for several centuries.
Even today, many shepherds claim that only one of these dogs can scare away a bear, y la creencia popular dice que es la única raza del mundo capaz de enfrentarse a un oso y salir con vida.
The first written references to Mioritic go back to 1930, when Professor Gheorghe Moldoveanu, studying the Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog, made a first distinction between the different romanian sheepdogs. In 1934, the National Zootechnical Institute published a description of the dog Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog, but it wasn't until 1981 that a first breed standard was defined, prepared by the Romanian Cynological Association (ACR).
This standard was revised in 2002 to meet the requirements of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), who accepted the dog Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog provisionally in 2005, before finally recognizing it in 2015. In the meantime, había despegado al otro lado del Atlántico, as recognized by the American United Kennel Club (UKC) in 2006. El otro organismo de referencia del país, the American Kennel Club (AKC), did the same in 2018. However, neither the British nor the Canadian Kennel Club have followed suit.
It is estimated that the population of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is of 10.000 individuals in Romania, pero la gran mayoría son perros con pedigrí y sin registrar. In fact, aunque la cría de perros sin pedigrí está prohibida en el país desde 2015, ancient habits are slowly changing. So that, there is often a dog left “field” from which a puppy is delivered to the neighbor of the village when a litter is born, en lugar de un perro de pedigrí que se adquiere de un criador profesional.
On the other hand, although they are still relatively popular in the Romanian mountains, the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog siguen siendo en gran medida desconocidos fuera de su país de origen, despite the efforts of Barbara Fallent, an Austrian-based breeder dedicated to popularizing them in Europe.
Photo: Ciobanesc Mioritic by DorinRodina, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Physical characteristics
Sometimes nicknamed “wool bear”, the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is tall, powerful and furry. It is often confused with the Old English Sheepdog (or Bobtail), con el que tiene muchas similitudes físicas.
They are big and massive, but harmonious and very agile for a dog of this size, while its legs are muscular and erect. La cola se pone alta y se lleva caída cuando está en reposo, but it rises horizontally when in the gazebo.
The neck is of medium length but broad and powerful, and bears a massive head of large size in relation to the rest of the body. The skull is slightly domed and ends in a rather short muzzle, tapering towards the nose. Este último debe ser negro y bien desarrollado. Las poderosas mandíbulas son de mordida de tijera. The triangular ears with rounded tips fall along the cheeks and “disappear” in the fur.
The eyes are medium in size, often hazel or dark brown in color, but they can also be lighter in color, except yellow, which is not accepted by the standard of Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog. They express calm and intelligence.
The coat of the mioritic it is very long, measure at least 10 cm.. Covers the whole body, from head to tip of tail, going through the legs, where however it is a little shorter. The top coat is rough, while the lower layer is more flexible and dense, which makes the coat perfectly adapted to harsh weather conditions.
The coat can be uniform, white or gray, but most often it is variegated, with distinctive black or gray spots protruding from the white fur.
Sexual dimorphism is moderately marked, the female being only slightly smaller than the male.
Character and skills
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog es un perro tranquilo y equilibrado que tiene un vínculo extraordinariamente fuerte con su amo y su familia, vínculo que se forma naturalmente durante el período de crecimiento. We know that it is “a master's dog” – the person who adopted and raised him – lo que hace muy difícil adoptar un perro adulto de Mioritic Shepherd Dog.
Es increíblemente devoto y leal a su familia, at least the family he grew up with. Adultos, children, pets or farm animals…: everyone he lives with is part of his family, and once he is an adult he will stop at nothing to protect them. Quiet and affectionate, gets along very well with children, without being an ideal playmate, especially for the little ones and / or restless, since he prefers quieter activities. What's more, given its size, podría involuntariamente empujar a uno pequeño.
Un típico perro pastor, que desconfía de los extraños. Although tolerate close friends who come often, barks vigorously when a stranger approaches, and only allows him to enter his territory with the agreement of his master. Therefore, a lot of work on socialization and obedience is necessary from an early age to prevent this dog's power from, able to scare away wolves and bears, be misdirected, with dramatic consequences.
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog need space, and it is not at all a breed of dog adapted to apartment living. Its territorial and protective character makes it not an ideal option for people who live in a residential area., incluso con un gran jardín. Rather, they adapt better to the field or the mountains, where they have space and where they find less “threats” potentials, especialmente porque pueden pasar fácilmente sus días y noches al aire libre.
Having said that, if you need space, the mioritic neither is it a dog that needs a lot of exercise, at least not as an adult. It is true that the puppies of this breed are hyperactive and need to exercise daily, either in the form of games or walks. But the adult is much calmer, como lo son la mayoría de los perros pastores, who prefer to stay close to their herd and not stray too far from it: patrullar en el jardín y dar un paseo ocasional con su amo es más que suficiente para él.
However, it is important to know that the “territory” that defends the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog no se limita a su jardín: protect the place where your family is, estableciendo una especie de perímetro de seguridad a su alrededor en todas las circunstancias. Like this, if your flock grazes in the mountains, don't let anyone get close, and if your family walks in a park, does the same.
However, the Mioritic Shepherd Dog not spontaneously aggressive, and never attacks for no reason. Barks to warn the intruder that they are not welcome, and leave the one who understands the message alone. On the other hand, anyone who risks ignoring the warning without his master's consent risks finding out why this dog has been the best friend of Romanian shepherds and protector of their flocks for centuries.
Finally, used to accompany them alone, have learned to make decisions on their own. Although loyal and obedient, his independent character and power make him a dog that is not suitable as a first dog.
Education “Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog”
If socializing the puppy from an early age is necessary for all breeds, es aún más indispensable en el caso del Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog. You must meet the people you may meet as an adult as soon as possible and get used to the situations that will be part of your life: walks in a crowded place, visits to the vet, sesiones en la peluquería… Estos últimos también deben permitirle acostumbrarse a ser manejado sin vacilar, which is absolutely essential to avoid any problems once adult, given its size and power.
In the same way, learning obedience should begin as soon as the dog is adopted. Smart and devoted, the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog it is relatively easy to train if your master has the necessary experience and knows how to remind your dog who the master is if necessary. On the other hand, Inconsistent or hesitant orders can lead you to take matters into your own hands and choose the attitude that seems most appropriate. Unfortunately, in such cases, unlikely to make the desired decision.
In any case, si bien la ayuda profesional puede ser útil como apoyo, education must be provided by the teacher himself. Es la única persona cuya autoridad reconoce y en la que confía.
What's more, traditional training methods should be banned, ya que corren el riesgo de dañar el fuerte vínculo entre el alumno y su maestro. Positive reinforcement-based dog training is a much better option.
Regarding your role as guardian, no requiere ningún entrenamiento especial. In fact, their instinct for protection is innate, por lo que no necesita ningún entrenamiento específico para convertirse en un excelente perro guardián. In the same way, learn to become a good herding watchdog by observing adults, and just reproduce this behavior when it grows. Once again, no se requiere un entrenamiento específico.
Health “Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog”
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog he is a very healthy dog: is not subject to hereditary diseases, sólo es ligeramente sensible a enfermedades comunes y es resistente a condiciones climáticas difíciles. In fact, many individuals reach the age of 14 years or more, which is unusual for a dog of this size.
However, like all large dog breeds, may suffer from ..:
▷ Hip Dysplasia;
▷ elbow dysplasia;
▷ gastric dilation-torsion.
What's more, its long and dense coat can become a refuge for many parasites, especially if you spend most of your time outdoors. Therefore, es esencial asegurarse regularmente de que todos sus tratamientos antiparasitarios estén al día.
Grooming “Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog”
The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog It is an easy-care breed of dog: a weekly brushing of his coat is enough to get rid of his dead hairs and ensure that he has no injuries that can be hidden by his long hair.
However, during the move, the dog should be brushed more frequently to avoid accumulation of dead hair, que podrían crear nudos y convertirse en verdaderos “parasite nests”.
Bathing the dog is unnecessary, since the Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog has a self-cleaning coat. Even if he rolled in the mud before he came home, dejarlo afuera en un lugar seco debería ser suficiente para deshacerse de la suciedad. “One Mioritic dry is a Mioritic clean”, as the shepherds say.
On the other hand, it is essential to check every 2 or 3 días que sus ojos y oídos no estén sucios y no muestren ningún signo de infección. Their teeth and claws may be checked less regularly, but special attention should be paid to the dog's paw pads to make sure there is no accumulated dirt.
It is a good idea to get used to Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog to these grooming sessions from an early age, to avoid any problems later, given its size and power. If the teacher knows how to do it, they can become beautiful moments of complicity between him and his partner.
On the other hand, if it has to be prepared by a professional, the presence of your caregiver is necessary to calm you down and ensure that you do not have any aggressive reaction towards the stranger who is manipulating you.
Price “Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog”
Un cachorro de Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog costs between 1000 and 1200 EUR. A male is more expensive than a female, because males are more sought after by shepherds.
In any case, It is necessary to be well informed about the origin of the puppy and to check its documents with the Romanian Canine Association (ACR). In fact, from 2015, la reproducción de perros sin pedigrí o no registrados en el Libro de Orígenes de Rumania está prohibida en Rumania, and the marketing of these puppies is illegal.
Characteristics "Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog"
Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.
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Type and recognitions:
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Federations:
- – FCI – Group 1 Herding dogs, Section 1 Sheepdogs ⓘ
- – AKC – Foundation Stock Service ⓘ
- – UKC – Herding dogs ⓘ
FCI breed standard "Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog"
Alternative names:
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1. Romanian Mioritic, Mioritic Shepherd Dog, Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic (English).
2. Mioritic (French).
3. Mioritic, Mocano, Barac (German).
4. (em romeno: Ciobănesc românesc mioritic) ciobanesc romanesc mioritic (Portuguese).
5. Mioritic (español).