Saint Miguel Cattle Dog
Chien Fila de Saint Miguel
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Portugal |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–60 cm |
| Weight | 20–35 kg |
Recognition features
- Robust, hardy, medium-sized dogue-type dog with short harsh coat
- Always brindled (fawn, pale fawn with black overlay, grey)
- When driving dairy cows it bites low so as not to harm the udders
Purpose
A cattle dog from São Miguel in the Azores, known as the "cow dog", also a guard of property and people.
History
A cattle dog originating on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, also known as the "Cow Dog". Its history is linked to that of the now extinct Terceira Dog, and it has been documented since the beginning of the 19th century.
Coat
Short, smooth, dense coat of harsh texture, lightly fringed on tail, anal region and back of thighs; always brindled.
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