Portuguese Sheepdog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Dato Curioso
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.
🏷️ Raza
Portuguese Sheepdog
💭 Temperamento
Intelligent, loyal, alert, energetic, protective
📏 Tamaño
Medium (16-25 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
12-14 years
🎨 Colores
Black, fawn, yellow, grey — often with lighter markings
🌍 Origen
Portugal, Alentejo region, ancient breed
🏠 Hábitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and grooming
🍽️ Dieta
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ Grupo FCI
Group 1
✓ Sección FCI
Sheepdogs
✓ Número FCI
93