Rafeiro of Alentejo
Temperament
Confident, Calm, Powerful
[3]A Portuguese guardian for moving herds
The Rafeiro do Alentejo guarded cattle as herds moved between pastures in Portugal. The UKC standard suggests it may descend from very large dogs of the Tibetan highlands.
[1]A large build and nighttime vigilance
It is large and powerful, with a bear-like head. The UKC standard describes a calm, independent guardian that is especially alert at night.
[1]A dense straight coat in varied patterns
The straight, dense coat is preferably medium in length. UKC allows black, fawn, yellow or wolf-like colours with white markings, or a white ground marked in those colours, including dappled, streaked or brindled forms.
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