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Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel
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Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel
(Azores Cattle Dog)
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The Cao de fila de Sao Miguel (Azores
Cattle Dog) bears the specific characteristic of being a medium sized dog, which
sets it apart from other Cattle Dogs, on average it is much bigger. They are
square headed animals, with very strong jaws, expressive dark brown eyes, well
developed musculature of the trunk and limbs. They walk with the typical
characteristic of wadding slightly fringed in the anal region and buttocks.
Their color encompasses the reddish-yellow, streaked, and the gray, also
streaked, in both the dark and the light tonalities; it may also have white
patches in the frontal region, chin, chest, and feet. The tail should be docked
by 2nd or 3rd vertebra. The ears are normally cut round. |
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Temperament |
The Cao de fila de Sao Miguel is a rustic
and dominate animal, able of remaining outdoors during the entire year
guarding the herds and the tools used in agriculture. It's very intelligent and
quick to learn, executing various master's commands. As a dog used in driving
milk cows it usually bites low so as not to wound the mammary glands of the
cows, biting higher on the lost cattle. A working dog by excellence but also a
good guard dog of the property or as a protection dog. A dog with a very sharp
temperament but docile to his master. Very intelligent with a great capacity to
learn. Due to their function as a cattle dog he bites low with the objective not
to harm the redders of the cows. Nevertheless they may bite higher when handling
stray cattle. For the right owner, this breed makes an excellent guard and watch
dog. They are very defensive of their
territory. He should be well socialized, preferably when young with both dogs and people,
especially with children, as the breed tends to be naturally wary of strangers,
though he is very friendly with those he knows. In order to successfully keep a Cao de fila de Sao Miguel the family must achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Male 19.5-24 inches
(50-61 cm.), Females 19-23 inches (48-58 cm.)
Weight: Males 55-90 pounds (25-41 kg.), Females 45-80 pounds (21-36 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
No know health problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Cao de fila de
Sao Miguel should live next to its owner. This dog is not suited
for apartment living. It needs a job to do. |
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Exercise |
Needs daily exercise,
which includes a
daily, long walk. It
loves to run, play and work. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 years |
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Grooming |
Brush coat few times a week |
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Origin |
In 1427 the Azorean islands
were discovered. They were covered by a lush vegetation that was hard to
penetrate, but there were no mamals. The sailors of Prince Henry threw cattle
in the maritime fringe of the islands. By 1439 there were abundant herds of
domestic cattle in Sao Miguel. Raised free, the cattle grew wild. Therefore, a
need for cattle dog of fila dog came. The most important dog was the fila de
Terceira (now extinct) which was then bred with other molossers to make the Cao
de fila de Sao Miguel. This dog became an indispensable element to cattle
breeding, besides being an excellent guard of his masters possessions and
family. |
Group |
FCI Group 1 - Division -
Cattle dogs with a working test |
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Recognition |
FCI, FSMA, CKC, NKC,
APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
FSMA = Fila
de Sao Miguel Association
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Photo Courtesy of Vale da Palha.
Photo Courtesy of Vale da Palha.
Photo Courtesy of Vale da Palha.
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