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Bucovina Shepherd Dog

Also known as Romanian Bucovina Shepherd, Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina.

1500 to 2001RomaniaLivestock guardian
Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China

Bucovina Shepherd Dog at a glance

Origin
Bukovina, Romania
Appeared
1500 to 2001 (likely)
Family
Mediterranean
Type
Livestock guardian
Size
Giant
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 357

The name. From the Bukovina region.

Similar breedAfghan Hound1000 to 1800 · AfghanistanSimilar breedIbizan Hound500 BCE to 1950 · SpainRelated breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Family and relatives

Sister breeds

Greek Shepherd, Šarplaninac, Tornjak

Same family: Mediterranean

Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog

Same time, same continent

Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje

The familyMediterranean71 breeds in this familyClose relativeSaluki3000 BCE to 1922 · IraqSame familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Place in time

The Bucovina Shepherd Dog appears 1500 to 2001 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Bucovina Shepherd Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

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