Estrela Mountain Dog
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| Estrela | |||||||||||
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| The AKC foundation stock service (FSS)
is a registration service for breeds not yet recognised by the AKC. |
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a breed of dog that has been used to guard herds in the Estrela mountains for centuries.
Appearance
The breed exists in two forms, the long- and the shorthaired one. They weigh between 66 and 110 pounds and grow to a height of 24.5 to 28.5 inches.
Temperament
They are very protective of their property and family, friendly with children, but suspicious of any strangers, and can be stubborn.
