The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a Portuguese breed of livestock guardian dog. It is named for its area of origin, the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. It is recognised by the Clube Português de Canicultura, and was definitively accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1954.
Breed Overview
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
Southern PortugalWeight:
About 77.0 to 132.0 (pounds)Length:
About 25.0 to 29.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 12.0 to 14.0 (years)Fur Color:
Black, Fawn, or BrindleFriendly:
Trainability:
Shedding Level:
