The breed is successfully used both for defending the flocks and herds and as watchdogs for households in the mentioned regions.

[1] The first standard was written in 1982 and updated in 2001 by the Asociația Chinologică Româna (Romanian Kennel Club).

The present standard, dating from March 29, 2002, was written and updated according to the model established in 1987 by the FCI General Assembly in Jerusalem.

[3] The Bucovina Shepherd Dog was bred to protect sheep flocks and cattle herds, and proves courageous and very combative when potential predators are afoot.

It is an excellent watchdog, having a very deep, powerful bark and being very alert when strangers enter its territory.

An adult Bucovina Sheepdog needs plenty of space to run around with a large back yard.

[1] The Bucovina Shepherd's head is massive, slightly elevated with respect to the back line.

The eyes are small in comparison with the dimensions of the skull, almond-shaped and slanting, chestnut colored or slightly lighter, never yellow.

The chest is wide and tall, reaching the level of the elbows with well arched ribs.

On the body, the hair is abundant, straight, thicker and harder, 2+1⁄2 to 3+1⁄2 inches (6–9 cm) long.

When the dog is relaxed it tends to hold the tail low, reaching the point of the hock or even lower.