Estrela Mountain Dog
A large, rugged Portuguese mountain guardian, gentle with its family and serious about protecting its home and animals.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Reusagtig
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 65–73 cm · Tewe 62–69 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 45–60 kg · Tewe 35–45 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–13 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, kort, lank
- Kleure
- Reebruin, Wolfgrys, Geel, Gestreep
- Geteel vir
- Bewaking van vee, Bewaking
- Land van oorsprong
- Portugal
- FCI
- Groep 2, nr. 173 · Pinschers, molossers en berghonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 2/5 – Laag |
| 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 | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer koue | 5/5 – Baie 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 …
- have a large, securely fenced property
- want a loyal family guardian
- live in a cool climate
Dink twee keer as jy …
- live in a flat
- want a dog that is friendly with every stranger
- mind barking at night
Versorging
Temperament
Loyal and affectionate at home, independent and protective by nature. Suspicious of strangers and quick to guard, especially at night.
Oefening
Daily walks and room to roam in a safely fenced area; long country walks and hiking suit it.
Versorging
The long-haired variety needs brushing a few times a week, more during the heavy seasonal moult; the short coat needs less.
Opleiding
Independent and sometimes stubborn, so start socialisation early and use consistent, calm training.
Gesondheid
Hip and elbow dysplasia are the main concerns, and bloat can occur as in other large deep-chested breeds. Ask the breeder for the parents' hip and elbow results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Estrela Mountain Dog has guarded flocks in the Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountains, for centuries. Shepherds valued it for its strength, stamina and independence when facing wolves, and it later also served with the Portuguese police.
It comes in a long-haired and a short-haired variety. With its family it is affectionate and calm, and it tends to be patient with children it knows. It is watchful, barks at anything unusual and is wary of strangers, so it does best with a secure garden, early socialisation and an experienced owner.
Het jy geweet?
The Estrela Mountain Dog is one of the oldest breeds of the Iberian Peninsula and was used by the Portuguese police force.