At a glance the quick version
The FCI standard says only that weight should suit the height; figures from Wikipedia.
Coat and looks how to spot one
long, double
A thick, straight, rough coat 6-9 cm long with a dense undercoat, forming a mane at the neck, feathering on the legs, 'trousers' behind and a bushy tail. The head and front legs carry shorter hair.12
Personality what they are like
Steady, calm and devoted to its family, and known to be fond of children. As a flock guardian it is fearless and watchful, announcing strangers with a deep, low bark.12
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A working livestock guardian that likes space and a territory to patrol rather than high-speed exercise.12
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The long, dense coat needs regular brushing, especially through the mane, leg feathering and 'trousers'.1
Home where they are happiest
Best with plenty of outdoor space, such as a farm or large fenced property.12
Company who they like around
Very loyal to its household and protective of its people and animals.1
The story where it all began
A natural guardian breed shaped by shepherds in the Carpathians, particularly in Bucovina, to protect flocks moved between pastures. A written standard followed in 1982 and was revised in the early 2000s to FCI format, with full FCI recognition in 2019.123
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 357, Group 2, Section 2.2 Mountain type Molossoids; standard dated 01.09.2023. Provisionally accepted 26.03.2009 and definitively 29.04.2019 per the FCI; Wikipedia gives 2005 for provisional recognition.3
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Bucovina Shepherd Dog. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- BrushingDaily during heavy sheddingevery 3 days
- Double coats insulate against cold and heat, so shaving is not recommended
- Bathevery 10 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 6every year
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- FCI Standard No. 357 Romanian Bucovina Shepherd fci.beused for size, coat, colours, temperament, history, facts
- Bucovina Shepherd Dog (Wikipedia) en.wikipedia.orgused for names, weight, history, facts
- FCI nomenclature: Romanian Bucovina Shepherd fci.beused for recognition dates
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.