Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fait Amusant
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.
🏷️ Race
Cão de Gado Transmontano
💭 Tempérament
Calm, loyal, protective, courageous, independent
📏 Taille
Giant (50-68 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
10-14 years
🎨 Couleurs
Fawn, brindle, grey, black with white markings
🌍 Origine
Portugal, Trás-os-Montes region
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and space
🍽️ Alimentation
Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions
✓ Groupe FCI
Group 2
✓ Section FCI
Molossian Type
✓ Numéro FCI
368