Rafeiro do Alentejo
12 - 14 yearsLife Expectancy
Large, powerful livestock guardian dog from the Alentejo region of Portugal with an imposing presence, dense coat, and calm, sober temperament developed for protecting herds against predators
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level3/5
- Trainability5/5
- Playfulness3/5
- Protectiveness5/5
- Barking2/5
- Drooling3/5
- Good with Children3/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with Strangers3/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming2/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 25 - 29 inches |
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| Height (Female) | 25 - 29 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 77 - 132 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 77 - 132 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient Iberian mastiff-type breed descended from dogs of the Tibetan plateau, used for centuries by Portuguese shepherds to guard flocks against predators in the Alentejo plains; recognized by FCI as breed 96