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The Portuguese Sheepdog has nearly 100 years.

This hairy, use livestock and guardian of the plains of the Portugal South may descend from the Berger de Brie, imported by the conde de Castro Guimarães and which in turn bred with local mountain dogs.

Despite the similarities with the Berger de Brie and the Catalan Sheepdog, there is no reliable evidence to suggest a direct line of descent.

During the greater part of the last century, the Portuguese Sheepdog was the companion of the shepherds in southern Portugal, but in the Decade of 1970 was almost extinct.

Fortunately, the beauty of your fur and your docile predisposition came to knowledge of the breeders. Today, many owners in Portugal are owners of this breed and their future is assured..

Although he is practically unknown outside his native country, This dog of woolly appearance is a class dog, worthy of greater international recognition.
Owners say these “cute” little dogs, nicknamed for their peculiar appearance and picturesque expression, have been part of farming and family life for a very long time. As with many working breeds, the ability to work was more important than the appearance, and the standard was not set up to 1930.

Recognition: CKC, FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA

The fur of the < is long and smooth, with a light ripple. Do not have a background layer.

The colors We accept yellow, the brown, the fawn to red and more or less stained gray with red fire. There may be greater or lesser amount of white hairs scattered around the mantle, but never forming stains, except in the chest.

The previous tips they are symmetrically covered with long hair.
It has a beard that gives a mature look. The eyes they are round and dark, with a friendly expression. The ears moderate size usually hang on the sides of the cheeks, Although sometimes clipped. Clipping is prohibited in some European countries. Their feet are particularly adaptable to difficult terrain. Their legs they are strong and their chest deep.

Males can measure of 45 to 55 cm., while females measure of 42 to 52 cm.. The weight must be between 12 and 18 kg.

The hair is longer on the head giving these dogs a curious and messy bangs.
It has a head wide and robust, with a prominent nose and strong jaw. The tail, very close from the base, the high boot, it reaches the Hock and tapered.

The Portuguese Sheepdog It is one of the smartest Sheepdogs. This is a great dog, joyful, happy and always ready to work. Very loyal, and paired with their own town.

The Portuguese Sheepdog needs a well-balanced training. It has a above average intelligence and learns quickly and easily, but he can be stubborn and dominant if they feel that their owners do not have the same mentality. So, It has always been a challenge for pastors. Trained once, This is the dog more reliable an owner may have. It requires educators safe and strong. These dogs can live with other animals, Although some males may try to dominate other males. They can live happily with other pets, provided that they have been properly socialized.

The Portuguese Sheepdog is usually patient with children, but the males, in particular, they can be very possessive within its territory. This race is reserved with strangers and they do a good job as a watchdog.

It is very good Shepherd with cattle, that will tirelessly defend. These dogs are known for their fast attitude, intelligent and are particularly good to bringing back stray dogs. They love its owner above all on Earth. Not usually bite unless cause you.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Portuguese Sheepdog (Cão da Serra de Aires)" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI ⓘ,
• – AKC ⓘ,
• – ANKC ⓘ,
• – UKC ⓘ

Portugal

04.11.2008

Use:

Guard and herding dog on ranches.

General appearance:

It is a medium-sized dog, sublongilinear. Appreciable rusticity and sobriety, extremely agile and fast with a wide and suspended movement. Long hair with goat-like texture without undercoat. It has the appearance and attitudes of an ape, which is why it is known in this region as the “monkey dog.”.



IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body is approximately 10% greater than his height at the withers. Chest depth is less than 50 % the height at the withers. The length of the muzzle is 2/3 the length of the skull, the width of the skull is slightly less than its length.

Exceptionally intelligent and very affectionate. He is very dedicated to the shepherd and the cattle he cares for; stay away from strangers and keep watch at night. Nowadays he is also an excellent companion dog., sport and guard. It is highly prized for its ability to keep herds on pasture and to search for escaped animals.. It is alert and vigilant in the presence of predators. The breed is very devoted to its shepherd and his cattle. His work is done with pleasure and pleasure.

Head:

Medium-sized (mesocefálica), strong, wide; is not long, or large.

• Skull: With a tendency to be square, slightly longer that wide, divergent longitudinal axes of the skull and the muzzle, convex on both axles but more laterally. Supercilii arc is not prominent. Front Groove pronounced stretching towards the middle of the antecara, the areas between the ears are flat with an apparent occipital Protuberance.
• Depression links: Well defined.

facial region:

• Truffle : Well defined, slightly elevated ; the Windows are wide. It is rounded, cylindrical and truncated almost vertically. Preferably black, It can be liver color in yellow or brown animals but it should always be a darker color than the coat..
• Nose cane: It is short; measured around 2/3 the length of the skull. Almost cylindrical ; the width should be proportional to its length and form. Rectilinear profile, or slightly concave.
• Lips: Together, non-overlapping. They are thin, firm, almost straight cut. The edges of the same color of the truffle. 
• Jaws: They have a normal development. Both jaws are in perfect opposition. Complete dentition of 42 teeth white and solid. Scissor bite, accepted a bite in Clip.
• Eyes: Medium-sized, rounded, preferably color dark but can be Hazel or brown amber color in yellow animals, level without being prominent placement. friendly expression, Intelligent but docile, horizontal, eyelids black or always darker than the hair color and according to the colour of the nose.
• Ears: High implementation; they are falls, and not bent, When not have been cut off; they are straight when they have been cut off. They have a triangular shape. Thin and soft skin. Medium-sized from the same long than broad (About 10 cm.).

Neck:

It joins harmoniously the head and trunk. It is straight and slightly ascending ; supplied thickness. It is not a double chin.

Body:

• The top line : Straight or slightly inclined.
• Cross : Strong, harmoniously combined with the neck and back.
• Back : Straight or slightly sloping and long. Well muscled, usually twice the length of the spine.
• Pork loin : Short and arched seen profile; wide and curved, seen from the front, strong muscles and well attached to the back and rump.
• Rump : Some prominent and slightly inclined, soft, long and half-width, strong muscles.
• Breast : Up to the height of the elbows, bandwidth and average depth, ribs slightly arched with an oval to leaning back rib cage. The sill is prominent, wide well back and wide.
• Belly and flanks : Uniformly and slightly ascending.

Tail:

High insertion, sharp, arriving at the height of the paw, tapering from the base. Long and covered with abundant hair. When the dog is in motion it is the extension of the top line or it may curve slightly on the top line but never curve on the back.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Strong, well aplomados seen from front and profile, and separate, the distance from the cross to the elbows is slightly smaller than the elbow to the ground.

• Shoulder: Medium length with a 45º inclination, good muscular, scapula and humerus placed at a 90º angle.
• Arm: Strong and medium length placed at a 45º angle, good muscular.
• Elbows: Parallels, close to the chest and with a humerus angle – radius of 135º.
• Forearm: Long, vertical and well muscled with bones of medium thickness.
• Carpo: Delgado. It is not prominent.
• Metacarpus: Normal size and medium length. From top to bottom, and back forward, is not very inclined.
• Pies: Rounded, not crushed. The fingers are long and together, with a curve. The nails are long, black and strong, or darker than the coat. The pads are thick and tough.

LATER MEMBERS: Medium width, aplomados seen from front or back, strong giving a perfect impression of strength and agility.

• Thighs: Medium length and amplitude; good muscular. Hip-femur angle of approximately 105º.
• Knee joint: Straight view back without leaning neither in nor out. Femur – tibia angle approximately 130º.
• Leg: Little inclined; long and well muscled. Strong bones.
• Tarsus(Hock) : medium width, low placement, strong and slim. Tibia – tarsus angle approximately 120º.
• Metatarsus: Normal size, although strong; medium length. It is not very inclined top down, and from front to back. There may be single and double Spurs.
• Pies: Identical to previous feet in all its aspects.

Movement:

Predominantly moves in a lightweight and suspended trot with powerful. The Gallop, When the work required, is energetic.

Mantle

• SKIN: Thick, flexible, not too tight. The mucous internal and external are preferably Pigmented.
• COAT : Smooth or slightly wavy, the goat hair forming a long beard longer with a somewhat rough texture preferably type, whiskers and eyebrows but not covering eyes, thick and evenly distributed on the body including the interdigital spaces. Thickness means without Undercoat or fluff hair. Very long hair on his head, body and members, including the interdigital spaces.
• HAIR COLOR: The colors are yellow, brown, grey, reddish and Grey Wolf; with light and dark varieties, and more or less marked fire black, with or without white hairs mixed, but never show white spots, except for a small spot in the pectoral region.
• Skin : The mucous internal and external are preferably Pigmented; the skin is not too stretched.

Size and weight:

• In males : of 45 to 55 cm..
• In females : of 42 to 52 cm..

WEIGHT :

• Males and females: 17 to 27 kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation from the standard and its effect on the health and well-being of the dog..

SEVERE FAULTS

• Behavior: Specimens showing nervousness or unbalanced temperament.
• Jaws: Incorrect implantation of teeth, absence of two premolars (Except PM1)
• Little marked links depression.

• Nose is pointed.

• Overlapping lips, or pendulums.
• light eyes, small, or non-round, u oblique.
• Bent or rose-shaped ears.
• Too narrow banister.
• Breast : shallow, flat rib cage.
• Concave upper trunk line, or too steep.
• Horizontal Croup, or too much fall.
• Bottom line too thin.
• Tips: anterior or posterior foot inclined, Garron of cow. Not too straight hind legs.
• Very low insertion queue, short, or curled over the back when the dog is at rest.
• White nails.
• Little wire-haired, or not long enough.
• Large white patch on the chest region. Fire-coloured stains not defined.
• Movement: not wide enough, not suspended, elbows out, Paw too together.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Behavior: Aggressiveness or excessive shyness.
• General appearance: Lymphatic, Lightweight bones. Severe deviations from the important proportions
• Narrow and long head.
• flat skull, round, Strait
• Low-set ears, too separate, erect semi erect or.
• Nasal helm that presents a convex profile.
• Jaws: prognathism or inferior, absence of more than two premolars (except PM1).
• Pigmentation: Total absence of pigmentation in truffle, eyelids, lips (albinism).
• Amputated tail, or lack thereof of birth.
• Short hair, curly or with presence of Undercoat.
• Color: White at the ends of the members. Absence of stain color fire in Brown adult, grey or black.
• Movement: Too rengueo or heavy, with severe deviations in previous members, weakness.
• Size: Above or below established limits.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

TRANSLATION : IRIS Carrillo (Federation Canófila de Puerto). 

Technical review: Miguel Angel Martinez (Federation Cynologique Argentina).

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Monkey dog, Cão da Serra de Aires (English).
2. Berger de la Serra de Aires, CHIEN DE BERGER DE LA SERRA DE AIRES (French).
3. PORTUGIESISCHER SCHÄFERHUND (German).
4. Serra-d’aires (Portuguese).
5. Perro de pastor portugués (español).