Portuguese Sheepdog
Cao da Serra de Aires, Chien de Berger de la Serra de Aires, Perro de Pastor Portugués, Portugiesischer Schäferhund, Serra de airesinpaimenkoira
The Portuguese Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed with a dense, slightly wavy coat and a strong, agile build suited for managing livestock in varied terrains. Intelligent, energetic, and highly trainable, it requires consistent physical exercise and mental stimulation.
FCI Group
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
AKC Group
Foundation Stock Service
TKC Group
Not Recognized
Country of Origin
PT
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
FI
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Skeletal and Muscular
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
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