Bukovina Sheepdog

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Unlike many other flock guard dogs, the Bukovina Sheepdog is not a loner. These dogs keep close to their shepherds in the mountains of Romania and are usually well socialized, with a focus on protecting and guarding the family and their property.

As companion animals, Bukovina Sheepdogs are loyal and affectionate. Their playfulness must be monitored so they don't run the whole family over in their exuberance. This is a high-energy dog, used to being continually active. Be prepared for lots of exercise (it's fairly certain you two won't be disturbed while jogging).
The Bukovina Sheepdog has a stable temperament and tends to be very gentle with children but also very protective of them.
This breed's thick fur requires frequent grooming and maybe even daily brushing.

Because Bukovina Sheepdogs are so good at their job of guarding, they are often territorial and suspicious of strangers. You will need to socialize your dog very early on with outsiders and other canines and train it to drop its guard when told.
Be prepared for the Bukovina Sheepdog to patrol the house or grounds and expect to hear its deep, sonorous bark if anything is out of place. It is essential for this dog to work, so you must be tolerant of having a sentinel, day and night.
There are no recorded health problems specific to the Bukovina Sheepdog, although hip dysplasia and bloat are possible.