Portuguese Sheepdog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Wissenswertes
Portuguese Sheepdogs have a distinctive goat-like appearance and were bred to herd sheep in the Alentejo plains.
Medium-sized herding dog from Portugal with long, goat-like coat. Intelligent, loyal, and excellent working dog.
🏷️ Rasse
Portuguese Sheepdog
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, loyal, alert, energetic, protective
📏 Größe
Medium (16-25 kg)
⏳ Lebenserwartung
12-14 years
🎨 Farben
Black, fawn, yellow, grey — often with lighter markings
🌍 Herkunft
Portugal, Alentejo region, ancient breed
🏠 Lebensraum
Domestic — needs regular exercise and grooming
🍽️ Ernährung
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ FCI Gruppe
Group 1
✓ FCI Sektion
Sheepdogs
✓ FCI Nummer
93