Cão de Gado Transmontano
A giant, calm Portuguese flock guardian that is gentle with its people and fearless in defending livestock against wolves.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Reusagtig
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 75–85 cm · Tewe 70–80 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 55–70 kg · Tewe 45–60 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–13 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Reebruin, Wolfgrys, Grys, Swart, Gestreep
- Geteel vir
- Bewaking van vee, Bewaking
- Land van oorsprong
- Portugal
- FCI
- Groep 2, nr. 368 · Pinschers, molossers en berghonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 3/5 – Matig |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met ander honde | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 2/5 – Laag |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Blaf | 3/5 – Matig |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 2/5 – Laag |
| Kwyl | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- keep sheep, goats or other livestock
- have a large rural property with strong fencing
- are experienced with giant guardian breeds
Dink twee keer as jy …
- live in a town or flat
- want a dog that welcomes strangers
- cannot handle a dog weighing over 50 kg
Versorging
Temperament
Calm, balanced and affectionate with those it knows. Wary of strangers and decisive when it perceives a threat to its flock or family.
Oefening
It needs daily walks and room to patrol rather than intensive exercise. Outdoor space on a farm or large property suits it best.
Versorging
The thick coat needs a weekly brush and extra attention during the seasonal moult.
Opleiding
Independent and slow to obey for the sake of it; use patient, consistent handling and start socialisation early.
Gesondheid
As a giant breed it can be affected by hip and elbow dysplasia, and puppies need slow, careful growth. Ask the breeder for hip and elbow results on both parents.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
This livestock guardian comes from Trás-os-Montes in north-eastern Portugal, where shepherds have long relied on it to protect sheep and goats from wolves. It works with the flock day and night, often in groups, and still does that job in its home region today.
In a family setting it is calm, patient and affectionate, but it remains a working guardian with strong territorial instincts and little interest in strangers. Its size alone means it needs space, secure fencing and an owner with experience of large dogs. It is best suited to rural homes, ideally with animals to watch over.
Het jy geweet?
The FCI recognised the breed on a provisional basis in 2020, listing its official English name as Transmontano Mastiff.