Rafeiro of Alentejo
Rafeiro do Alentejo, Mâtin de l'Alentejo, Mastín del Alentejo, Alentejo-Mastiff, Alentejonkoira
The Rafeiro of Alentejo is a large Portuguese livestock guardian breed with a robust, muscular build and a dense, weather-resistant coat, developed to protect flocks across the Alentejo region. Calm, loyal, and vigilant, it requires consistent physical activity, mental engagement, and early socialization to maintain optimal musculoskeletal health and balanced, reliable behavior.
FCI Group
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
AKC Group
Foundation Stock Service
TKC Group
Not Recognized
Country of Origin
PT
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
FI
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Other Genetic Testing
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Temperament
Test Relevances
Hereditary Footpad Hyperkeratosis
Moderate Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
No Evidence
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