COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Portugal.
MOST SUITED AS All-round herding dog, guard-dog, and family pet.
SIZEMOST SUITED AS All-round herding dog, guard-dog, and family pet.
The shoulder-height is 45 - 55cm (171/2 -211/2in) for dogs and 42 - 52cm (161/t - 201/2in) for bitches.
COAT
The coat also look at, Appenzell Mountain Dog (Appenzeller) is long and smooth or sometimes there is a slight wave; there is no under layer to the coat. also see, Entelbuch Mountain Dog or Entelbucher Sennenhund The most usual colour checkout, Azawakh is black, why not visit, Dog Body Language but grey, yellow, and brown are also to be found, preferably with tan markings.
A few white , Curly Coated Retriever hairs are permissible but patches of white checkout, Tenterfield Terrier hairs are not, except for a white try, Tenterfield Terrier patch on the chest.
CARE REQUIRED
Check regularly for tangles but do not brush the coat have a look at, Portuguese Water Dog too much because it is not good for the texture of the hair. have a look at, How to choose a stud dog Trim any excess hair , Cao da Serra de Aires between the pads of the feet. It is said that this breed checkout, Seppala Siberian Sleddog should be shampooed as little as possible.
CHARACTER
This high spirited, animated, and intelligent dog is eager to work, try, Samoyed Dog very loyal and bonds with its own people, is sober, alert, easily learns, but is also stubborn, and dominant.
TRAINING
The Cao da Serra de Aires demands an extremely consistent and well-balanced training. also see, Samoyed Dog They learn quickly and easily, but can exhibit stubbornness and dominance. It requires a confident handler.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
These dogs mix well with other dogs, and live , Greenland Dog happily alongside other pets, provided they have been correctly socialized. They are usually patient with children but the dogs in particular can be possessive of their territory. This breed also look at, Swedish Vallhund tends to be reserved with strangers and makes a good watchdog.
EXERCISE
The Cao da Serra de Aires has an extreme stamina. If it gets enough exercise, it will be calm in the house. why not visit, Canine Spinal Disorders This breed have a look at, English Cocker Spaniel achieve very well in agility.