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Grooming Requirements for the Estrela Mountain Dog There are two coat types for the Estrela Mountain Dog. The Estelas can have either a long coat or short coat. We breed the long coat Estrela Mountain Dog. As with other breeds, each coat type has different grooming requirements. The long coated Estrela Mountain Dogs have a dense undercoat, lying…
Some Estrela Mountain Dog Facts Long ago, the Estrela Mountain Dogs were bred to work as guardians of sheep and other livestock for shepherds. They would also guard the properties of farmers. They are still used to this day for those tasks but not nearly as much. You can also find Estrela Mountain Dogs working as…
The AKC standard for the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno - Official Standard of the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno General Appearance: A wedge shaped head (a four sided pyramid) with erect ears, a sickle shaped tail, a sound skeleton, well muscled: very lively and intelligent, sober and rustic. This is a breed of moderation. Size and Proportion:…
I thought I would take the opportunity here to post the UKC standard of the Estrela Mountain Dog. HISTORY The Estrela Mountain Dog takes its name from the Serra da Estrela, a mountain range in mid Portugal. Because of its remote location, it is impossible to determine the origin of the breed, but it…
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno earned their rep as tough, tireless hunting buddies of farmers and country squires, but they are also cherished as pets by Portuguese city dwellers. Their compact body, trainability, and agreeable personality make them ideal town dogs. Smart and versatile, Pequenos are athletes who can master any number of dog sports. They’re excellent…