Dog breeds :
Azores Cattle Dog / Cao de Fila de Sao Miguel
Ronda dos Acores, owner: Journi Lehikoinen
General
Males weigh about 75-80 pounds. The females weigh about 65-70 pounds. Their color is usually a mixture of black and brown witha white chest. They are very musculer.
Characteristics
This dog is extremely intelligent. They are also easy to train. They have been bred to work cattle and gaurd property. Their ears are usually cut round. The tail is usually docked at the second or third bone.
Temperament
The Azores cattle dog is very commited to its owner and property.
History
These dogs are great at working cattle. They can also be very protective.
Origin
The Azores cattle dog (cao fila de Sao Miguel) came from the island of Sao Miguel (portugal).
Utilization
These dogs are great gaurd dogs. They also work cattle even better. THe Azores cattle dog also makes a great pet.