Barbado da Terceira
Temperament
Loyal, Intelligent, Joyful
[2]A cattle-working dog from Terceira Island
CPC gives Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, as the origin and describes the breed as a cattle herder, guardian and companion.
[1]A cattle-gathering role dating to the settlement era
CPC suggests descent from dogs brought by 15th-century settlers to gather wild cattle, with later influence from dogs accompanying people travelling among the islands.
[1]Long wavy hair and a beard
CPC describes a strong, muscular body slightly longer than tall, with long, dense, slightly wavy hair and abundant undercoat. Hair on the jaws forms the beard that gives the breed its name.
[1]Size and the extent of white markings
CPC specifies males at 52–58 cm and 25–30 kg, and females at 48–54 cm and 21–26 kg. Colours include yellow, grey, black, fawn and wolf grey; permitted white markings include feet, chest, belly, tail tip, a facial blaze and a collar.
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