🐕 DogsCão de Gado Transmontano
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
This giant breed was developed to protect flocks from wolves and bears in the rugged Portuguese mountains.
Giant Portuguese livestock guardian dog with a powerful build. Calm and loyal with family, but fearless when protecting livestock from predators.
🏷️ Breed
Cão de Gado Transmontano
💭 Temperament
Calm, loyal, protective, courageous, independent
📏 Size
Giant (50-68 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
10-14 years
🎨 Colors
Fawn, brindle, grey, black with white markings
🌍 Origin
Portugal, Trás-os-Montes region
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and space
🍽️ Diet
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ FCI Group
Group 2
✓ FCI Section
Molossian Type
✓ FCI Number
368