The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Portugal for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 45–60 kg · Female 35–50 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 66–74 cm · Female 64–70 cm
- Origin
- Portugal
- Coat
- double, short
- Colors
- black, wolf grey, fawn, yellow, brindle, white with colored patches
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Rafeiro Alentejano, Portuguese Mastiff, Alentejo Mastiff, Portuguese Watchdog
- 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