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Pretty long coat Cao da Serra de Aires adult male
The breed of the Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium sized, and the dog is one of the indigenous regional dogs of Portugal. In English the breed is known as the Portuguese Sheepdog. Its originally name comes from the Serra de Aires, which is a range of hills or mountains marking the boundary between Ribatejo and Oeste, north of the Tagus river. The breed is nicknamed the “cao macaco” (monkey dog, referring to the macaque or monkey) for its furry face and lively attitude.
Cute puppies Cao da Serra de Aires
The sizes of the Cao da Serra de Aires begins from 45 to 55 cm (17? to 21? ins) at the withers for males (females slightly smaller) and the weight is from 12 to 18 kg (26 to 40 lbs). Dog’s body is slightly long and has a long coat without an undercoat, of medium thickness and described as having a “goat like” texture.
Adult three Cao da Serra de Aires - two male and one female
The lack of an undercoat made the dog less resistant to extreme weather as a working dog, but as a pet, lack of undercoat makes for easier grooming. Typical coat colours include yellow, chestnut, grey, fawn, wolf grey (fulva e a lobeira), and black, with tan marks. White hairs may be mixed in with the coat, but there should be no large white patches.
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