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Catalan Sheepdog

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Catalan Sheepdog
 
Alternative names
Catalonian Shepherd
Gos d'Atura CatalĂ 
Perro de pastor catalán
Country of origin
Andorra Spain
Common nicknames
 
Classification and breed standards
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 #87  
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct
Notes
 

The Catalan Sheepdog is a breed of Catalan pyrenean dog used as sheepdog. The breed is very rare in the United States, mostly being breed in Europe, especially Spain, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

Appearance

Catalan Sheepdogs range in size from 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) in height and 45 to 60 lb (20 to 27 kg) in weight for males, with females being smaller. Their coat is long and either flat or slightly wavy, and can be from fawn to dark sable and light to dark grey.

Temperament

They are apparently so clever that they guard sheep without needing the instructions of the farmer.

Health

Catalan Sheepdogs are prone to hip dysplasia. Their average life span is 12 to 14 years.

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