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Saint Miguel Cattle Dog (Azores Cattle Dog)
Large Breed
The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog is an excellent cattle dog and also excels as a guard dog, protecting both its family and their property.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Portugal
Weight
Males 25-35 kgs/55-77 lbs;
Females 20-30 kgs/44-66 lbs (Standards may vary)
Height
Males 50-60 cm/20-24 inches;
Females 48-58 cm/19 ¼-23 ¼ inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
Short, smooth, dense with a harsh texture
Markings
Fawn, pale fawn, grey, brindled. Black overlay, some small white marks on both front feet or both hind feet or all four feet.
Lifespan
Around 15 years
They are very intelligent animals as well as being very receptive to what its master has to say. A muscular breed with a beautiful coat and face. The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog displays strength and compassion to those it loves.
Temperament
The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog is a serious canine that is inherently aggressive as is required to be deal with cows and potential predators. When carrying out their duties driving the herd it bites low, though when a cow strays from the herd they may bite higher. They are very intelligent, quick to learn being reactive and responsive to their herding and guarding tasks. They display total loyalty to their owners and act as an excellent guard dog for them and their property.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog is a highly protective and intelligent breed that will provide you with a loyal companion and security. Originally bred to work and drive cattle in the Azores this robust breed with a strong inherent desire to guard and protect is not suitable for the majority of people as a pet.
- An excellent guard and herding breed
- A loyal breed
- Does not need any trimming or stripping
- Not used to a domestic lifestyle
- Not good for apartment living
- Extreme inherent desire to guard and protect
- Not recommended for novice owners