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.Cao de Castro Laboreiro
Puppies for Sale
Cao de Castro Laboreiro
(Castro Laboreiro Livestock Guarding Dog) (Castro
Laboreiro Dog) (Portuguese Cattle
Dog)
Photo courtesy of Castro Laboreiro Livestock Guarding Dog web site. This rare livestock guardian is a Portuguese native.
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Description |
The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has a thick
resistant coat, which is slightly rough to the touch. Coat colors include black,
chestnut and mahogany. |
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Temperament |
The Laboreiro is a very brave protective
flock guardian dog. Intelligent, very dominant and fearless. Loyal, docile
friend to its owners but is sometimes aggressive with strangers. The Laboreiro
is trustworthy and very tolerant of children within its own family. All those
the Laboreiro does not know is considered suspicious, is not trusted and will be
watched closely. It will only tolerate orders of its owners. It will not
tolerate a stranger telling it what to do. This breed will instinctively patrol
its territory. It lives with its livestock not letting strange people or animals
anywhere near what it is protecting. The Laboreiro will find high grounds to
rest where he can watch over his flock. This is not a yappy breed; if the
Laboreiro is barking, the dog feels there is something wrong. This is a breed
which requires a very dominant owner. Starting from puppyhood, the dog must
learn to respect its owner, not fear him. Harsh training does not work with this
breed. These dogs may be difficult to control and need experienced training and
firm handling. Not a breed for the average owner. Does best with a job to do. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 20-24 inches (51-60cm.)
Weight: 50-75 pounds (45-75 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
This breed is not suited to apartment life.
It needs at least a large yard. |
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Exercise |
This breed needs some
type of job to do. When not working it needs to be taken on a
daily, long walk.
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Life Expectancy |
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Grooming |
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Origin |
It is difficult to pin point the origin of
the Laboreiro, however it is related to the
Rafeiro Alentejano and most likely originated from Euro-Asia. |
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Flock Guardian |
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Recognition |
DRA |
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
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