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Herdingmedium🌍 Portugalherding and companion dog
Barbado da Terceira
Loyal, biddable, energetic, affectionate
Popularity
587
Azorean cattle dog with a shaggy coat; versatile farm worker and loyal family dog.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
long, abundant coat
Colors
fawn, gray, black, wolf sable with white markings
Male height
19–22 in
Female height
18–21 in
Male weight
50–60 lb
Female weight
40–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
2
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
