Archive for the ‘Catalan Sheepdog’ Category
This long-coat breed of dog is used as a sheepdog, as the name shows – the Catalan sheepdog. The origins of the breed came from the variety of countries – Catalonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.
Their body’s size is in a range of 17 to 19 in (45 to 55 cm) in height and 45 to 60 lb (20 to 27 kg) in weight for male dogs, and the females are smaller than this. The Catalan sheepdog’s coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and ranges from fawn to dark sable and light to dark grey. There is also a short-haired version of this breed, but is nearly extinct.
The weight of the dog is around 20kg. Long and limp and a little curled. This breed is used for herding and as a companion. Because of its intelligence, the Catalan sheepdog, like most sheepdogs, are easy to train. This cheerful dog excels at dog-sports, such as agility and doggy-dance. In spite of its appearance, this courageous dog is also used as a watch-dog. An “all-around-dog” and great companion.


