Where did the Bucovina Shepherd Dog breed originate?

The Romanian Bucovina Shepherd (Romanian: Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina) is one of the largest and most powerful rustic livestock guardian dogs and has strong guard dog qualities. The race was developed in Bucovina, a region in the north of Romania. There are four types of Romanian shepherd dogs: the Mioritic (old name Barac), the Carpathian Shepherd Dog (old name Zăvod), the Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog and the Bucovina Shepherd. In the FCI, this particular breed is officially named "Romanian Bucovina Shepherd".

It is a natural breed with its origin in the Carpathian Mountains (Romania). Special attention for the development of the breed arose in the regions of northeastern Romania, in the region of Bucovina, the well-known transhumance areas of the shepherds since immemorial times. Selection and improvement have led to the actual type. The breed is successfully used both for defending the flocks and herds and as watchdogs for households in the mentioned regions.