The Portuguese Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed that originated in Portugal. It is an intelligent and loyal breed that is friendly with people and other animals. The Portuguese Sheepdog stands between 17-21 inches at the shoulder and has a medium-length coat that can come in various colors and patterns.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 17–27 kg · Female 17–27 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 45–55 cm · Female 42–52 cm
- Origin
- early 20th century · Portugal
- Coat
- long, long
- Colors
- yellow, brown, grey, fawn, wolf-grey, black, with tan markings
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Cão da Serra de Aires, Portuguese Shepherd, Monkey Dog
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day