How long does a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog?

The listed height for a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is 27–29 in (male), 22.5–28 in (female).

Is a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is 5 out of 5.

When is a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog full grown?

The growth size band for a Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog is a giant dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 100–130 lb, height is 27–29 in (male), 22.5–28 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Loyal, Confident guardian.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan12–14 years

Weight100–130 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

27–29 in (male), 22.5–28 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 2.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 115 lb is about the same as the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Romania. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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