Portuguese Sheepdog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fait Amusant
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.
🏷️ Race
Portuguese Sheepdog
💭 Tempérament
Intelligent, loyal, alert, energetic, protective
📏 Taille
Medium (16-25 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
12-14 years
🎨 Couleurs
Black, fawn, yellow, grey — often with lighter markings
🌍 Origine
Portugal, Alentejo region, ancient breed
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and grooming
🍽️ Alimentation
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ Groupe FCI
Group 1
✓ Section FCI
Sheepdogs
✓ Numéro FCI
93