Majorca Shepherd Dog
- Weight
- 25–50 kg[1]
Temperament
Intelligent, Docile, Affectionate, Loyal
[1]A Balearic herding and guard dog
The FCI standard places its origin in Spain’s Balearic Islands and lists herding, guarding and defence. It includes short- and long-haired varieties. UKC describes the alternate-named Ca de Bestiar as short-coated.
[1]A strong, agile large dog
FCI describes a large, muscular, robust yet agile dog. Heights are 66–73 cm for males and 62–68 cm for females, with weight around 40 kg. Dogs up to 1 cm beyond those height limits are accepted with a deduction; these measurements remain distinct from UKC averages.
[1]Two lengths of black coat
FCI gives about 1.5–3 cm on the back for the short coat. The long coat may slightly wave over the back and exceed roughly 7 cm depending on season, becoming longest in winter. Black is required, with limited white allowed on the chest, a narrow line below the neck and the feet. This is kept distinct from UKC’s short-coat scope.
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