Barbado da Terceira
Life expectancy
12 years
Age adult
18 months
Height (Shoulder height)
55 cm
Weight
26 kg
Coat texture
long-haired
Coat color
wolf-grey, grey, black, yellow, falb, each with or without white markings
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Food expenses per month in €
about € 59
Suitable for children
Rather not
Needs a garden
Rather yes
Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment
Rather not
First dog suitable
Rather not
Allergy friendly
Rather not
Athletic
Very atletic
Attention
Needs much attention
Care and grooming
Medium grooming effort
Eager to learn
High
Exercise
Needs a lot of exercise
Nature
alert / likes learning / protective / attentive / careful / mistrustful of strangers
Bred for
work cattle
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Dog type according to FCI
not FCI approved
FCI description
Not FCI Approved
Short description
The Barbado da Terceira guards semiwild cattle on the Azores islands. He mistrusts strangers, but enjoyes the company of his owners.
This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.