Cao da Serra da Estrela
| Cão da Serra da Estrela (Serra da Estrela Mountain Dog) |
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| FCI Standard No. 173 | ||
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Males 65–72 cm. |
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Males 40–50 kg, |
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The Cão da Serra da Estrela is a Portuguese breed of dogs recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 2, Section 2.2, Standard No. 173 ).
history
Dogs of this type have long lived in the Serra de Estrela area as shepherd dogs . The dogs accompany and guard the herd and defend them against wild animals.
description
The Cão da Serra da Estrela is a large (72 cm, 50 kg) herd guard dog that courageously defends its area against predators such as wolf , but also against cattle thieves. Like all herd guard dogs, he works independently. He is lively in his movements and imposing in appearance. His safe, sometimes threatening behavior towards strangers is worthy of respect; on the other hand, he is remarkably obedient to the Shepherd , his Lord. The ears are small, triangular and set back.
The hair is like goat hair, dense, straight or wavy in short or long, dense, often differently colored undercoat, in fawn, wolf gray and yellow possibly with white markings.
