Cao Fila de São Miguel

A.K.A. :Azorean Cattle Dog

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Good with other dogs

Watchdog ability

Energetic

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Playful

Affectionate

Good with other pets

Good with children

Good with strangers

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Overview:	The breed is named for São Miguel Island in the Azores, settled by the Portuguese, beginning in 1439. Another of the Azores, Terceira Island, is known for bullfights and cattle raising; large dogs used on cattle there were brought to São Miguel Island and contributed to the development of the breed. According to the original breed standard, the existence of the Cão Fila de São Miguel has been documented since the early 19th century. A breed standard was developed in the breed's area of origin and first published in 1984. This standard was recognised internationally in 1995, when the standard was published by the FCI. Although described (and formerly used) as a cattle dog, the Cão Fila de São Miguel is actually a Molosser, and is so recognised by the FCI in Group 2, Section 2, Molossoid breeds (number 340.) Today it is primarily used as a companion.
Breed Group:	Herding
Weight (lbs):	Weight: Males 55 - 90 pounds (25 - 41 kg) Females
Height (in):	Height: Males 19.5 - 24 inches (50 - 61 cm) Female
Colors:	The coat is a brindle of brown (pale brown is described as fawn) or grey, with black
Coat:	It is short, smooth and harsh to the touch, with a short fringe on the tail (if undocked) and on the backs of the rear
Character:	A large dog, but not oversize; up to a maximum of 60 cm (23.6 ins) at the withers and 35 kg (77 lbs) in weight, with females slightly smaller. The general appearance is of a normally proportioned, deep chested, muscular dog with a broad head and medium length neck, straight back, and long legs. The tail is held up and is slightly curved. Ears are drop unless they are cropped.
Temperament:	A medium-sized working dog. As with all working dogs, it must be given regular training and a job to do. Temperaments of individual dogs may vary greatly. These dogs are family friendly and loving dogs, they like to cuddle and be near their owners. Suitability of an individual dog for a particular kind of work may depend on the quality of early training. This breed creates a deep bond with its owner, being very gentle, loving and receptive. When trained well, these dogs make fantastic family pets as they are highly intelligent and docile.
Care:	Brush coat few times a week.
Training:	Highly recommended puppy classes and socialization at an early age.
Activity:	Cão Fila de São Miguel can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at noncompetitive herding tests. Azores Cattle Dogs exhibiting basic herding instincts can be trained to compete in herding trials.
Country of Origin:	Portugal
Health Issue:	Cão Fila de São Miguel from Portugal have no documented health problems, but dogs bred elsewhere are often bred to be very oversize (over 60 cm/23.6 in and 35 kg/77 lb) and may suffer and other ailments particular to deep chested oversize dogs, such as bloat.
Life Expectancy:	approximately 15-years

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Araujo's Fila de Sao Miguel

Cao Fila de São Miguel Dog Breeder near HUDSON, MA, USA

I am a small hobby breeder of Fila de Sao Miguel, I only have 1 litter a year of this rare breed of dog that I imported from Sao Miguel Azores. They are also known by the name...

Breeds: Cao Fila de São Miguel

USA HUDSON, MA, USA

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