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The Portuguese Podengo is bred in three size varieties, the Large, Medium and Small (in Portuguese the Grande, Medio and Pequeno). [1] [2] According to the Clube Português de Canicultura's breed standard states the Large stands 55 to 70 centimetres (22 to 28 in) at the withers and healthy adults weigh 20 to 30 kilograms (44 to 66 lb), the Medium stands 40 to 54 centimetres (16 to 21 in) at ...
The Estrela Mountain Dog (Portuguese: cão da Serra da Estrela) is a large breed of dog from the Estrela Mountains of Portugal. They are a livestock guardian dog bred to guard herds and homesteads and also kept as a family pet. [1] It is "one of the oldest breeds in the Iberian Peninsula." [2]
Pages in category "Dog breeds originating in Portugal" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
It may also be listed under the name cão de Castro Laboreiro, similar-sounding names, or different English versions of the name (such as Portuguese cattle dog or Portuguese watchdog) by large commercial breeders, minor kennel clubs that require little to no breed verification for registration, and Internet-based dog registry businesses, where ...
In the AKC’s 2023 list of most popular dog breeds, the Portuguese water dog sneaked into the top 50 at a ranking of 49th – just behind the weimaraner, but ahead of the samoyed. 6. Feet like ducks
The Portuguese Water Dog and the Poodle appear to have developed from the same ancient genetic pool: At one time the Poodle was a longer-coated dog, as is one variety of the Portuguese Water Dog. PWD breeders say that the current-day Poodle , Kerry Blue Terrier , and Irish Water Spaniel are possible ancestors of the "water dog".
Like most livestock guardian dogs, they bond with the flock; they are independent thinkers; and they must be trained to respond to their master's voice. [9] Early training and socialization is essential. [9] [c] The breed association counsels: "... like all shepherds, the Transmontano Cattle Dog is a dominant dog and a 'single owner' [dog]. [9]
The Rafeiro do Alentejo [a] or Rafeiro Alentejano is a Portuguese breed of flock guardian dog. It is named for its area of origin, the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. [ 2 ] : 33 It is recognised by the Clube Português de Canicultura , [ 3 ] and was definitively accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1954.