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Cão Fila De São Miguel

    height of an cao fila de sao miguel dog
group: herding
molossoid
height: m 20-24" / 50 - 60 cm,
f 19-23", 48 - 58 cm
weight: m 55-77 lbs / 25 - 35 kg, f 44-66 lbs / 20 - 30 kg
types:  
colors: fawn, pale fawn with black overlay (grey), reddish yellow or yellow, from light to darker shades, always brindled; some may have white mark on forehead and from chin to chest; can have small white marks on both front feet, both hind feet or on all four feet
physical traits: robust, hardy
hair type: short, smooth, dense, rough-textured, light fringe from the root of tail down to back of thigh
personality/
temperament:
rustic, aggressive, intelligent, receptive, quick-to-learn, watchfu. loyal, protective and docile toward family. some may be overly shy or aggressive
maintenance/
special needs:

low grooming, needs stimulation, exercise
nickname: Cow Dog, Azorez Cattle Dog, Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel, Cattle Dog of the Sao Miguel Island
origination: Saint Miguel in the Azores Island, Portugal
bred for: cattle guard, protector a cross of local molossers and the now extinct Fila de Terciera.
identifying traits:  
ideal for: herd and family guard and protector, watch dog, outdoors (in warmer climates), not for apartments
good with kids? not with unfamiliar children. supervise as with any large dog
life expectancy: 15 yrs  
of interest: when driving cattle instinctively bites as not to hurt cow's udders, but will bite higher up if cattle is running away
health concerns:    
kennel clubs: fci -(Sheepdogs and Cattle dog breed group)
rescues:    
 
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