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Catalonian Sheepdog |
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| physical traits | medium size |
| types | - Gos d’Atura (long slightly wavy coat) - d’Atura Cerda (short smooth coat) |
| colors | - mixture of medium to dark fawn - reddish brown - sable with chestnut - silver to blackish grey - black and white. frost-coated colored black (mostly black with white). mixture of black - fawn and reddish brown - varying in dominance - giv |
| personality/ temperament | - brave - courageous - intelligent - loyal - obedient - hard working - vigilant - easy to train - energetic - active - very hardy - sturdy against raw elements - devoted to shepherd and flock work - wary of strangers. some can b |
| maintenance/ special needs | - easy to train - extra exercise - regular brushing - needs stimulation |
| nickname | - Catalan Sheepdog - Catalonian Shepherd - Gos d'Atura Catalá - Perro de Pastor Catalán |
| origination | Catalonia, Southern Spain |
| bred for | - driving flocks - livestock herding/guarding |
| height for male | 18.5~21.5 (inch) |
| height for female | 17.5~20.5 (inch) |
| ideal for | - companion - guarding - protection - herding - military dog - police dog - prefers open spaces |
| good with kids? | yes |
| interesting facts | during molting coat sheds in two distinct parts - first the back then the front giving the appearance that the dog has two different type of coats at once |
| lifespan | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci - (sheepdog dog breed group) - arba - (herding dog breed group) |
| hair type | - long - flat - or very slightly wavy - rough with abundant undercoat - hair does not block vision |
| health concerns | hip dysplasia |
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