Estrela Mountain Dogs are named for the Torre (Estrela Range) Mountains in Portugal and are one of the oldest dog breeds in Portugal. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source They do share some characteristics with other dog breeds, but they also have several distinguishing ones. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is an Estrela Mountain Dog.
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Looking at the Body Structure
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Take note of the dog's size. Estrela Mountain Dogs are relatively large dogs, and they usually are between 24.5–29 inches (62–74 cm) in height and typically weigh between 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg). [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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See what the dog's head looks like. Estrela Mountain Dogs have a head that appears voluminous and strong, and when viewed in profile, long and a little convex. The head should appear well-inserted and in good proportion to the dog's body. [3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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View the dog's ears. Estrela Mountain Dogs have thin, triangular-shaped ears that are rounded at the tips, and they should be small in sizes compared to the dog's body. The ears should also be hanging, carried laterally against the side of their head and falling backwards, and the inner edges of both ears should be visible. [4] X Research source
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Check the dog's eyes. Estrela Mountain Dogs should have medium-sized eyes that are trending towards small and ideally amber-colored. The eyes should be equal in size, oval-shaped, level-set, and well opened. [5] X Research source
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Examine the dog's tail. Estrela Mountain Dogs should have a tail that is long and thick, well-furnished with hair with long-hair feathering, and is set on at medium height. The tail should be shaped like a scimitar, have a hook at the end, and be carried below the horizontal. When at rest, the tail should hang naturally between the dog's thighs and reach at least to their hock, but when the dog is in motion and excited, the tail should move above the horizontal and curve forward and upward, sideways and downwards, but not carried over their croup. [6] X Research source
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Notice the dog's overall appearance. Overall, Estrela Mountain Dogs should appear to be a large, mastiff-type dog (molossoid). The dog should also have a rustic, substantial appearance. Their gait should be brisk, with easy, sound movement. [7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Noticing the Coat
An Estrela Mountain Dog may be short-haired or long-haired. [8] X Research source
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Know what a short-haired Estrela Mountain Dog looks like. A short-haired Estrela Mountain Dog should have short hair that is distributed evenly over their body. The hair should be a little shorter on their limbs and head, and you should not notice any feathering. [9] X Research source
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Take note of what a long-haired Estrela Mountain Dog looks like. Long-haired Estrela Mountain Dogs should have a topcoat that is either slightly wavy or straight and uneven in a few areas. The hair should be more dense and shorter on the head, on the limbs, and below the hocks and elbows. The ears should have hair that becomes shorter, thinner, and softer gradually from their base to their tip, and the hair should be longer on the dog's bushy, feathered, thick tail, around the abundantly feathered throat, buttocks, and neck, and the backsides of the dog's forearms. [10] X Research source
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Find out what color the dog's coat is. Regardless of whether the dog is short- or long-haired, an Estrela Mountain Dog may be a solid color, Wolf Grey, or have brindling. The dog is typically grey, yellow, or fawn, with blackish brindling if the dog is brindle. [11] X Research source
- You may notice a dark-colored mask in the dog's facial area. [12] X Research source
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Checking Temperament
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Look for intelligence. Estrela Mountain Dogs are intelligent and easy to train. [13] X Research source
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Realize that this dog is family-oriented. Estrela Mountain dogs generally like to be around their family. [14] X Research source
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Be aware that this dog may not get along with other animals. Some Estrela Mountain Dogs don't get along with other animals, and they may prefer being the only pet. However, depending on things like socialization and training, some Estrela Mountain Dogs may be fine with other pets. [15] X Research source
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Watch for protectiveness. Estrela Mountain Dogs are brave and protective, and they are generally best at being watchdogs or guardians. [16] X Research source
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See if the dog is calm. Even though they are protective and brave, Estrela Mountain Dogs are generally known to have a calm temperament. [17] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/estrela-mountain-dog/
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