The Portuguese Sheepdog's coat is either long and
silky or has a subtle wave to it. There is no undercoat on it. Yellow-red
chestnut, grey, fawn, wolf, or black are some of the colours available. Except
for white spots on the breast, a few white hairs are OK, but patches of white
hairs are not. Long hair covers the forelimbs in a symmetrical pattern. It has
a beard, giving it a more aged appearance. With a pleasant look, the eyes are
round and black. The medium-sized ears are normally hung down the sides of the
cheeks, however they are occasionally clipped. In various European nations,
cropping is prohibited. The dog looks to be fairly high on the legs for his
size. His feet are well suited to hard terrain.
His legs are powerful, and he has a large chest.
The dog's hair is longer on the head, giving him bangs and an unkempt
appearance. It has a broad, robust head with a large snout as well as powerful
jaws and teeth. The dog's tail is pointed and reaches the hocks.The ideal Co da
Serra de Aires is "exceptionally clever and very energetic,"
dedicated to the flock and the shepherd yet suspicious of strangers, and a good
night guarding dog, according to the breed standard.
Cao da Serra de Aires Highlights
Breed Size
Medium
Nature
Playful, Friendly
Energy Level
Active
Intelligence
High
Barking Level
When Necessary
Coat Length
Short
Breed Group
Working
Droll Amount
Low
Good with
Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level
Medium, High
Colour Type
Black, black golden and white
Other Facts
Easy to groom, easy to train, easy to kept at home, easy to go for walk.
Dog History
The Co da Serra de Aires is a Portuguese breed
that was bred as a livestock guardian, sheepdog, and all-around farm dog. This
is a more recent breed, said to have emerged during the previous century.
Researchers believe the Co da Serra de Aires evolved from a mix between the
Briard and the Pyrenean Sheepdog, while its exact origins are unknown. The
Count de Castro Guimaraes brought Briards to breed with indigenous Portuguese
mountain canines and maybe the Pyrenean Sheepdog. According to some locals, the
Catalan Sheepdog was also utilised in the creation of the Co da Serra de Aires.
They were mostly found in the Alentejo region's Serra de Aires Mountains.
These dogs were observed diligently serving local
shepherds during the majority of the 1900s, but their numbers rapidly dropped
in the 1970s. In the late 1980s, local breeders began attempting to resuscitate
the breed, and by the end of the 1990s, the population had significantly
restored. The Alentejo area still has the highest number of Co da Serra de
Aires guarding and driving vast flocks of goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, or
horses. The breed standard was produced by a group of local breeders between
1930 and 1932, when the Clube Portugues de Canicultura was founded. The
standard and breed were formally recognised by the Federation Cynologique
Internationale in 1945.The Co da Serra de Aires was recognised by the United
Kennel Club's register in 2006. They are yet to be accepted into the Foundation
Stock Service of the American Kennel Club.
18-22 inch 18-25 kg 10-13 year
Height
Weight
Life Span
Health and Care
Because the Co da Serra de Aires is still a
relatively new breed, there isn't a lot of information on its health. The Co da
Serra de Aires, on the other hand, appears to be a generally robust and
resilient breed. Working injuries and parasites such as ticks and mites, which
can be caught in the field, are the most common issues found in this breed.
Routine vaccines and dental cleaning are required
for the Cao da Serra de Aires, but health issues such as fleas, ticks, and
worms require specific treatment.
Much of what you can do to keep your dog happy
and healthy, just like it is for people, is common sense. Keep an eye on her
nutrition, make sure she gets plenty of exercise, wash her teeth and coat on a
regular basis, and call us or a pet emergency hospital if anything appears out
of the ordinary (see "What to Watch For" below). Make careful to
follow the checkup and vaccine plan that we propose for her. We'll give her the
appropriate "check-ups" and test for illnesses and ailments that are
frequent in Portuguese Sheepdogs at this time. Signing up for pet health insurance
is another crucial step in caring for your pet. Throughout her life, she will
undoubtedly require medical tests and operations, and she will have a pet.
As you would a kid, keep an eye on your pet.
Close doors, tidy up after yourself, and section off rooms as needed. This will
keep her out of mischief and away from things she shouldn't eat.
She doesn't require much grooming. To avoid
matting, brush her coat as needed, at least once a week.
Cao Da Serra De Aires have typically healthy
teeth, which you may maintain by brushing at least twice a week!
Even as a puppy, clean her ears once a week.
We'll show you how to do it, so don't worry!
She's an intelligent dog with a lot of energy, so
keep her mind and body busy or she'll become bored. That's when the nasty behaviour
begins.
She is a highly athletic dog that excels in
flyball, agility, herding, and obedience.
Maintain a regular diet for your dog and avoid
feeding her human food.
Feed her a high-quality, age-appropriate food.
Regularly exercise your dog, but don't overdo it
at first.
Dog Breed Care Tips and
Important Instructions
- Make routine care for your Cao Macaco a part of
your daily routine to help her live a longer, healthier, and happier life. The
value of a healthy diet and exercise programme cannot be overstated.
- As you would a kid, keep an eye on your pet.
Close doors, tidy up after yourself, and section off rooms as needed. This will
keep her out of mischief and away from things she shouldn't eat.
- She doesn't require much grooming. To avoid
matting, brush her coat as needed, at least once a week.
- Cao Da Serra De Aires have typically healthy
teeth, which you may maintain by brushing at least twice a week!
- Even as a puppy, clean her ears once a week. We'll
show you how to do it, so don't worry!
- She's an intelligent dog with a lot of energy, so
keep her mind and body busy or she'll become bored. That's when the nasty
behaviour begins.
- She is a highly athletic dog that excels in
flyball, agility, herding, and obedience.
- Maintain a regular diet for your dog and avoid
feeding her human food.
- Feed her a high-quality, age-appropriate food.
- Regularly exercise your dog, but don't overdo it
at first.
Feeding
The optimum Cao da Serra de Aires dog food is for
a medium-sized breed with a lot of energy. This breed may benefit from a single
daily meal of high-quality dog food or homemade food. Inquire with your
veterinarian about serving quantities and frequency.
If you overfeed your Cao da Serra de Aires dog,
it will gain weight, so keep to a regular feeding schedule and don't leave food
out during the day.
The nutritional demands of the Cao da Serra de
Aires dog will evolve from puppyhood to adulthood, and will continue to alter
into their senior years, as they do with all dogs. Because there is just too
much diversity among individual dogs — including weight, energy, and health —
to provide a particular prescription, you should seek your veterinarian for
advice on your Cao da Serra de Aires dog's diet.
For this dog, hip dysplasia is a small worry,
therefore stay away from inflammatory foods like sugar, carbohydrates, salt,
and some proteins.
Fun Facts
- Teaching this breed any tricks or instructions
requires time, but the work is well worth it. After an average of 25-40
repeats, they learn and retain new orders.
- The Co da Serra de Airess is a relatively simple
animal to train. They can be difficult at times, but if you are constant in
teaching new instructions, they will undoubtedly comply.
- The Co da Serra de Aires is a breed that loves to
play. You'll know it's ready to play when you hear excited barking and nipping.
- The emotional level of the Co da Serra de Airess
is ordinary, and they are not the most sensitive dog breed. It's fine to break
the daily routine, entertain visitors, and listen to loud music on occasion.
Some dogs can take minor punishment well, while others would crumple at the
sight of filth. This breed is unaffected by moderate punishment emotionally.
- Co da Serra de Airess dogs are truly devoted,
kind, loving, and affectionate to their owners. Despite the activity, they like
spending personal time with their owners and are an excellent therapy dog for
people in need. Because they attach so deeply, this breed reacts significantly
to its handler's emotions. It is your happiness if they are happy.
Home Training Tips and General
Information
Cao da Serra de Aires is a breed of dog that
originated in Portugal and is also known as the Portuguese Sheepdog. The body's
measurements are as follows: It stands 16 to 20 inches tall and weighs 26 to 40
pounds. It has a long, wavy coat with a beard, moustache, and amusing eyebrows.
It has a long tail with a curled tip and carries it low. This dog can be kept
as a pet or trained to be a sheepdog. As a result, Cao da Serra de Aires dog
training classes may be used to improve sheep herding abilities or to teach it
how to behave normally and become an obedient dog.Cao da Serra de Aires dog
training classes, according to trainers, are very simple to follow since these
dogs are devoted, loyal, obedient, and clever.
SIT - you must first secure the dog's collar and
leash around its neck. Then, while forcing the dog down, drag the leash. It is
critical to provide the verbal order while the dog is in the desired posture,
since this allows the Cao da Serra de Aires dog to make the link between the
position and the word.
Remain - The dog collar and leash will be used to
teach the Cao da Serra de Aires dog how to stay. You must first have your dog
sit. Then, while standing in front of it with the leash over its head, instruct
it to stay. If it obeys, keep repeating the instruction until it exclusively
responds to your spoken commands. When the dog obeys the command, don't forget
to praise it.
Lay DOWN - Teaching your Cao da Serra de Aires dog
to lie down will necessitate the use of a dog leash, which is critical in
ensuring that the dog is in the correct posture. Pulling the leash diagonally
towards your dog's back will cause it to lie down, and you must then deliver
the instruction orally.
STAND - stand is the last order that any normal
dog should be able to do without difficulty. You must pull forward on the
collar while issuing the stand command to do this.
FAQS
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What kind of dog is Aires? |
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The Airedale Terrier (commonly abbreviated to "Airedale"), also
known as the Bingley Terrier and the Waterside Terrier, is a terrier dog
breed that originated in the River Aire's valley (dale) in Yorkshire,
England. |
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What is the size of a Portuguese Sheepdog? |
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The Portuguese Sheepdog should weigh 37 to 59 pounds and have a shoulder
height of 16 to 21.5 inches. Males and females are nearly identical in size. |
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Where from cao da serra de aires dog comes? |
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The Portuguese Sheepdog, or Cao Da Serra De Aires, was created in
Portugal in the early 1900s. They were developed largely for the purpose of
herding and driving sheep. Because of their active, amusing demeanour and
shaggy features, they've earned the moniker Cao Macaco, or "monkey
dog." |
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Which dog breed is the largest? |
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The English Mastiff is officially the world's biggest dog. In 1981, a dog
named Zorba weighed 142.7 kg and was 27 inches tall, according to the Guiness
Book of Records. |
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Do Scottie dogs have a black coat? |
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Although black is a frequent Scottie coat colour, all-white Scotties have
never been seen. The tint of certain wheaten Scotties is so pale that they
may be mistaken for white. White markings, on the other hand, are allowed
"only on the chest and chin, and that to a minor amount only," according
to the breed's official standard. |
Cao da Serra de Aires Unique Name
| Male Name | Female Name |
|---|---|
| Bingo | Ariel |
| King | Duchess |
| Koda | Fern |
| Murphy | Inez |
| Ned | Jenna |
| Ozzy | Jersey |
| Pablo | Kallie |
| Porter | Karma |
| Quincy | Kira |
| Rascal | Mabel |
| Sarge | Mimi |
| Scout | Olivia |
| Simon | Pixie |
| Storm | Ruby |
| Toby | Sasha |
| Vince | Sophia |
| Wyatt | Tasha |
| Bailey | Casper |
| Oscar | Chessie |
| Ace | Keesha |
