Barbado da Terceira
12 - 14 yearsLife Expectancy
Medium-sized, rugged Portuguese herding dog from the Azores with a distinctive long wavy coat and beard, known for its intelligence, docile nature, and lively disposition developed for cattle herding
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level5/5
- Trainability5/5
- PlayfulnessN/A
- ProtectivenessN/A
- Barking5/5
- DroolingN/A
- Good with Children4/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with StrangersN/A
- Shedding1/5
- Coat Length1/5
- GroomingN/A
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 20.5 - 22 inches |
|---|---|
| Height (Female) | 20.5 - 22 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 55 - 60 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 46 - 57 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient indigenous breed developed on Terceira Island in the Azores by Portuguese settlers for herding and guarding cattle. Nearly faced extinction in the 20th century before conservation and revival efforts in the 1990s led to its preservation and recognition