Comparison: Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog and South Russian Shepherd Dog

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog and South Russian Shepherd Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Photo: DorinRodina, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
South Russian Shepherd Dog
Photo: user:Przykuta, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd DogSouth Russian Shepherd Dog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originRomaniaRussia
Recognition features
  • Large but never heavy dog with a long, abundant coat
  • White with dark patches, or solid white or grey
  • Calm, stable, wary of strangers
  • Large, moderately long-bodied, not stocky dog with a long, harsh, shaggy coat
  • Head furnishings form eyebrows, moustache and beard; the nasal bridge is well covered with hair
  • Topline with a slight curve over the loin
CoatAbundant coat of at least 10 cm, harsh and straight, with a denser lighter undercoat; piebald (white with black or grey markings) or solid white or grey.Abundant, long (at least 10 cm), harsh, thick, shaggy, slightly wavy coat over the whole body; mane desirable in males.
PurposeA Romanian herding and guard dog from the Carpathians, a fearless protector of flocks against predators.A herding and guard dog of the Russian steppes that protected livestock and premises.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.