Description
The Estrela Mountain Dog has two different coat types a long coat, and a short coat with both resembling the texture of goat hair. The head is long and powerful with a broad and slightly rounded skull.
Coloring
Fawn, wolf gray and yellow with White markings or shadings of black throughout the coat.
Temperament
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a wonderful family dog and protector. This large breed herding dog has a great love for children and is very affectionate to their owners. They are intelligent, loyal and love to be part of the family.
Origin
The Estrela Mountain Dog originated as a herd-guarding breed in the Estrela Mountains of Portugal. They have incredible sight and hearing, which made them perfect for sitting on mountain sides watching for their predators.
Care Level
Easy
petkey™ Breed Statistics
| # Registered Pets |
5 |
| Males |
2 (40.00 %) |
| Females |
3 (60.00 %) |
| Microchip Count |
5 (100.00 %) |