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Cao Da Serra De Aires - Dog Breeds
Cao Da Serra De Aires - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Herding
Weight: 26-40 pounds
Height: 16-22 inches
History
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a herding breed that is about 100 years old. It is believed that they have descended from the Briards that were imported to Portugal by a count, de Castro Guimaraes. The Cao da Serra de Aires was the primary companion of poor shepherds in the southern part of Portugal. This breed was almost extinct in the 1970s, however today the Portuguese middle-class ensures that the breed will survive. The Cao da Serra de Aires is almost unknown outside of Portugal.
Temperament
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a very dedicated and intelligent sheepdog. This breed is very lively, and also very keen to work. Cao da Serra de Aires are very dedicated to their owners and families. They have an above average intelligence, and also learn fairly quickly. If these dogs are trained properly, they are very consistent. The Cao da Serra de Aires gets along well with other dogs when they have been socialised from an early age onwards. The Cao da Serra de Aires tends to be wary of strangers, however they are still superb watchdogs. This is a dog that will also defend its family without holding back.
The Cao da Serra de Aires is not used to life in a small apartment, and will need sufficient exercise in order for them to be calm indoors. Seeing that this is a working breed, they prefer to live indoors.
Care
Thecoat of the Cao da Serra de Aires should be checked often to make sure that there are no tangles. Their coats should not be brushed excessively, as this will cause damage to the texture of it. It is advised that the surplus hair between their toes is trimmed. The Cao da Serra de Aires is not a dog that should be bathed too often, and only when it is really necessary.
Training
The training environment of the Cao da Serra de Aires should be one that is secure and consistent. These dogs learn very quickly, especially if their training is done correctly. This breed can on the other hand be very stubborn, and they will try to dominate when given the opportunity. It is vital that the trainers of these dogs are experienced and dominant, as this will ensure success in training. These dogs have lots of stamina and do very well in obedience.
Health problems
There are no recorded health issues for the Cao da Serra de Aires. This breed will typically live for 12 to 13 years.
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,Carolina Dog - Dog Breeds
Carolina Dog - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Southern
Weight: Male: 30-44, Female: 30-44 lbs
Height: Male: 17-24, Female: 17-24 inches
Overview
The Carolina Dog is a result of natural selection, and they are a truly primitive breed. These dogs are not entirely broken in, and some of them still live in the wild. The Carolina Dog managed to survive throughout the swamps, forests and savannahs in South Carolina for thousands of years. This breed makes excellent pets, and they are also very adjustable to life in a household. Carolina Dogs can be fairly timid around strangers, and prefer to be friends with others on their own terms. If this breed is socialised properly from puppy hood onwards, they will be wonderful companion dogs. Seeing that these dogs have natural instincts, they love to be part of a pack and will therefore do well in a family environment. The Carolina Dog is calm, kind and also does well with children. These dogs are very clean, and easy to housetrain. They are also an intelligent breed that is very quick to respond. The Carolina Dog is also not aggressive or destructive, however they do have a tendency to howl when they hear certain sounds.
Temperament
The Carolina Dog is a prehistoric breed, and some of these dogs still live in the wild. They are not fully domesticated, and are therefore not ideal for someone with no previous dog ownership experience. The Carolina Dog is fairly distrustful and wary of strangers. They love to be part of a pack, and will therefore fit in well with a family. This dog will adapt greatest in a home were the childrenis older and considerate. There is a possibility that these dogs will not be tolerant of children they do not know. In general, the Carolina Dog will get along well with other dogs and cats, especially of they have been brought up with them.
Care
The coat of the Carolina Dog is a low maintenance coat that does not require too much grooming. The coat of the Carolina Dog should be brushed on from time to time and this breed should also not be bathed excessively - only when it is really required.
Training
It is vital that the Carolina Dog has an explicit leader, and also one who commands respect. The Carolina Dog should receive proper socialisation and obedience training when they are still puppies as this will help them to get along with other animals and children later on. This dog will not do well in a training environment where cruel methods are used. It should rather be done with respect and firmness.
Health problems
Carolina Dogs have no known health issues, and this breed usually lives for 14 to 14 years.
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,Estrela Mountain Dog - Dog Breeds
Estrela Mountain Dog - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Flock Guardian
Weight: 66 - 1101b
Height: Male 25½ - 28½ inches, female 24½ - 27 inches
Overview
The precise history of the Estrela Mountain Dog is not entirely known, however many believe that they have descended from the Roman Molossus dog. This large dog Roman dog was brought to Portugal by the Visigoths at a later stage. This breed was swiftly recognized by the nomadic shepherds as perfect flock guardians. The breed was mainly cut off due to the locations of the herds. Shepherds were therefore able to most carefully select the qualities they most wanted in the breed. The Estrela Mountain Dog is still used in Portugal as a working dog. Since 1970 this breed has gained popularity all around the world. This dog is also very well known in France and other parts of Europe.
Temperament
The Estrela Mountain Dog breed is an independent, clever, warm and reliable breed. This breed will develop close attachments with their families, and will not do well when relocated to a different home. The Estrela Mountain Dog gets along well with children and other pets when brought up with them from a young age onwards. They are cold and suspicious toward strangers, and will protect their homes and families without hesitation. The Estrela Mountain Dog is a vigilant, devoted and affectionate dog breed. They make brilliant guard dogs and companions for the family.
Care
The grooming requirements for this breed will differ slightly for the long and short hair varieties. The Estrela with the longer coat should be groomed more often to prevent matting than the Estrela with the shorter coat. The shorter haired variety or diversity is less likely to have problems with tangles forming.A slicker brush is usually the greatest option for grooming, and a grooming rake should first be used to clear all the rakes. Seeing that the Estrela Mountain Dog has a coat with naturally protective oils, they are able to endure wet and cold conditions. This breed should also not be bathed without a good reason. Also try to use a good quality shampoo when bathing these dogs.
Training
The Estrela Mountain Dog tends to be very obstinate, determined and dominant. It is imperative for these dogs to be socialised from early onwards and trained in obedience. This breed will not react positively toward training that is cruel or rough methods. The training regime should rather be firm, fair and done with lots of patience.
Health problems
As with all of the larger dog breeds, the Estrela Mountain Dog has some difficulties with hip dysplasia. It is highly recommended to check the breeding lines for any of these dogs before buying them. A variety or diversity of cancers may also be present in the breed, however this is a problem with most of these large dogs. The Estrela Mountain Dog may also have growth troubles which are known as osteochondritis dissecans, and this occurs when the cartilage in youthful dogs grows the wrong way around joints.
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