Blondi profoundly distraught when he lost him. He had been given a German Shepherd before named "Prinz" in 1921, during his years of poverty, but he had been forced to lodge the dog elsewhere. However, she managed to escape and return to him. Hitler, who adored the loyalty and obedience of the dog, thereafter developed a great liking for the breed. He also owned a German Shepherd called "Muckl". Before Blondi, Hitler had two German Shepherd dogs, a mother [born 1926] and daughter [born ca. 1930] – both named Blonda. In some photos taken during the 1930s the younger Blonda is
Bucovina Shepherd Dog alert and is paying attention or is in action, the tail is elevated. In this case it may rise above the level of the back, sickle shaped. Harmonious, elastic, well coordinated, giving the impression of effortless power. Preferred gait is the trot. Bucovina Shepherd Dog The Bucovina Shepherd (Câine Ciobănesc de Bucovina) is one of the largest and most powerful rustic livestock guardian dogs and has strong watch dog qualities. It was developed over many centuries by shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains. There are three types of Romanian shepherd dogs: the Mioritic (old name Barac), the Carpatin (old name Zăvod)