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Cão Fila De São Miguel
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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: |
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| 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:
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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: |
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| 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 |
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| 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: |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci -(Sheepdogs
and Cattle dog breed group) |
| rescues: |
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