Cão Fila de Sao Miguel

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Cão Fila de Sao Miguel
Cão Fila de Sao Miguel
FCI Standard No. 340
2.1 Great Dane dogs
Origin :

Portugal

Withers height:

Males 50–60 cm.
Bitches 48–58 cm

Weight:

Males 25–35 kg,
bitches 20–30 kg

List of domestic dogs

The Cão Fila de São Miguel is an FCI recognized breed of dog from the Azores , Portugal ( FCI Group 2, Section 2.1, Standard No. 340 ).

Origin and history

The Cão Fila de São Miguel comes from the main island of the Azores , Sao Miguel . His ancestors probably also include the Spanish Alano . Due to the relative isolation, the narrow space of an island and the climatic conditions, a uniform dog type developed . In 1995 it was provisionally recognized by the FCI.

description

A medium-sized to large dog (up to 62 cm, 35 kg), short-haired, is usually brown or ash-gray brindle, white markings on the chest and paws are allowed. In the Azores, the ears are traditionally cropped rounded , so that the dog has a leopard-like appearance. In the natural state, the ears are medium-sized and pendulous.

use

Guard and protection dog, drover

Sources and further links

Web links

Commons : Cão Fila de São Miguel  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Breed standard No. 340 of the FCI: Cão Fila de São Miguel  (PDF)