Other Names Gos D' Aura Catala, Catalonian Sheepdog, Perro de Pastor Catalan, Catalonian Shepherd. |
Origin Spain, 1800s It is the believed that the Catalan Sheepdog is related to the Portuguese & Pyrenean Sheepdogs |
Use Today Companion, Herding |
Life Expectancy This breed can live as long as 12-14 years of age |
Weight & Height 39 to 41 pounds & 18 to 20 inches tall |
Known Health Problems Hip Dysplasia |
Temperament A dog with a lively personality who is intelligent and eager to learn. They tend to do well with children, but may be wary of strangers at first. |
Training Easy to train.. This dog is intelligent and eager to learn |
Living Conditions This breed is will do ok in apartment if exercised properly |
Grooming - |
Exercise Moderate Exercise |
Coat Colors Fawn, Grizzle, Black, Red/Brindle, Black/Brindle, Black/Tan |
Coat Texture Coat is long & flat or slightly wavy, it is rough with and abundant undercoat on the back half of the body. There is also a shorthaired version of this breed, but is nearly extinct |
Puppies - |
Recognition Fédération Cynologique Internationale, Continental Kennel Club |