Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog

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Summary

  • The Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog is a large, black livestock guardian breed known for its courage and loyalty. It requires early socialization, consistent training, and is not recommended for first-time dog owners.

Origin and Purpose

  • Developed in Romania for guarding livestock and property.
  • Used for herding as well.

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female60-70 cm45-60 kg
Male65-75 cm50-65 kg

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Solid black
Type
  • Double coat
Length
  • Medium to long

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Moderate to heavy
Grooming
  • Regular brushing
Drooling
  • Low

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Powerful, wedge-shaped
Skull
  • Slightly domed
Ears
  • V-shaped, hanging, relatively high set
Eyes
  • Almond-shaped, dark brown
Nose
  • Black
Muzzle
  • Strong
Teeth
  • Strong, with a scissor bite
Neck
  • Muscular, medium length
Forequarters
  • Straight and strong
Fore Legs
  • Well-boned and muscled
Hindquarters
  • Strong and well-angulated
Hind Legs
  • Muscular
Feet
  • Oval, with strong nails
Tail
  • High-set, reaches the hock or slightly below, typically carried hanging or curved slightly upward
Gait
  • Harmonious, powerful, and balanced

Temperament

  • Courageous
  • Loyal
  • Protective
  • Calm and balanced when not threatened.
  • Independent

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Very affectionate with family
Good with Children
  • Good with children, especially when raised together
  • Can be reserved with unfamiliar children
Good with Dogs
  • Good with other dogs when properly socialized
  • Can be dominant with other dogs of the same sex if not properly socialized
Good with Cats
  • Can be good with cats, especially when raised together
  • Has a strong prey drive and might see cats as prey
Openness to Strangers
  • Reserved with strangers, often suspicious
  • Requires early and consistent socialization
Playfulness Level
  • Moderate
Protective Nature
  • Highly protective of its family and property
Adaptability Level
  • Moderate

Working Roles

  • Livestock guardian
  • Property guardian
  • Herding
  • Companion

Exercise Needs

  • High, requires daily exercise

Health

  • Generally healthy breed
  • May be prone to hip dysplasia and other large breed issues

Additional Notes

  • Needs early socialization and consistent training
  • Not recommended for novice owners

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