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Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel |
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| physical traits | - robust - hardy |
| 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 |
| 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 | - 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. |
| height for male | 20~24 (inch) |
| height for female | 19~23 (inch) |
| 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 |
| interesting facts | - when driving cattle instinctively bites as not to hurt cow's udders - but will bite higher up if cattle is running away |
| lifespan | 15 (year) |
| kennel clubs | fci -(Sheepdogs and Cattle dog breed group) |
| hair type | - short - smooth - dense - rough-textured - light fringe from the root of tail down to back of thigh |
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