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Cão da Serra de Aires

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Cão da Serra de Aires (Face, Muzzle)
Face, Muzzle

Breed Information

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Name Cão da Serra de Aires
Other names Portuguese Sheepdog, Portuguese Shepherd Dog
Origin Portugal
Breed Group Herding
Size Medium
Type Purebred
Life span 12-14 years
Temperament

Intelligent

Lively

Height 16-22 inches (41-56 cm)
Weight 26-40 pounds (12-18 kg)
Colors

Black

Fawn

Grey

Wolf grey

Litter Size 3-6 puppies
Puppy Prices

Average (Unknown)

 

Breed Characteristics

Adaptability

3 stars

Apartment Friendly

1 stars

The Portuguese Sheepdog is not recommended for apartment life. Assuming it gets enough exercise it will be calm indoors. As a working dog with a need for exercise, it prefers living outdoors, but does enjoy an occasional visit in the home.

Barking Tendencies

2 stars

Occassional

Cat Friendly

3 stars

Child Friendly

4 stars

Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

Dog Friendly

3 stars

Exercise Needs

3 stars

The Portuguese Sheepdog has extreme stamina. If it gets enough exercise, including a daily, long walk, it will be calm in the house. This breed does very well in agility.

Grooming

2 stars

Check the all-weather coat regularly for tangles but do not brush the coat too much, as it will affect the texture and the rough look. Trim any excess hairs between the pads of the feet. This breed should be shampooed only when necessary.

Health Issues

2 stars

Hypoallergenic: No

Intelligence

3 stars

Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List

Playfulness

3 stars

Shedding Level

3 stars

Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often!

Stranger Friendly

3 stars

Trainability

3 stars

Cão da Serra de Aires can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at noncompetitive herding tests. Portuguese Sheepdogs exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.

Watchdog Ability

3 stars

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Cão da Serra de Aires (Lying, Muzzle)
Lying, Muzzle

Cão da Serra de Aires Names

Rank Boy Names Girl Names
01 Buddy Molly
02 Max Bella
03 Lucky Chloe
04 Jack Luna
05 Duke Abbie
06 Milo Ellie
07 Oliver Zoey
08 Oscar Ellie
09 Leo Nala
10 Gus Annie
100 Cute Puppy Names ›

Overview

The coat of the Portuguese Sheepdog is either long and smooth or with a slight wave. It does not have an undercoat. Colors include yellow-red chestnut, gray, fawn, wolf or black. A few white hairs are permissible but patches of white hairs are not, except for white patches on the chest. The forelimbs are symmetrically covered with long hair. It has a beard, which gives it a mature look. The eyes are round and dark, with a gentle expression. The moderately sized ears usually hang down the sides of the cheeks, but sometimes they are cropped. Cropping is banned in some European countries. For his moderate size, the dog appears rather high on the legs. His feet are particularly adaptable to rough terrain. His legs are strong and his chest is deep. The hair is longer on the head, giving the dog bangs and a banged-up untidy look. It has a wide, sturdy head with a prominent nose, and strong jaws and teeth. The tail is pointed, reaching the dog's hocks.

The breed standard states that the ideal Cão da Serra de Aires is "exceptionally intelligent and very lively.", devoted to the flock and the shepherd but wary of strangers and a good night guarding dog.

History

The Portuguese Sheepdog was developed in Portugal for use as a sheepdog, guard and general farm dog. It is thought to be descended from the Pyrenean Sheepdog with crosses to the Briard. Currently the breed is used particularly in the Alentejo, for guarding and driving all the flocks and herds (sheep, goats, cattle, horses, pigs). The Portuguese Sheepdog was recognized by the United Kennel Club July 1, 2006.

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