Basque Shepherd Dog

Intelligent, loyal, energetic, alert, work-focused, devoted

An ancient medium-sized herding dog from the Basque Country, known for its rustic double coat, agility, and intelligence. Comes in two coat varieties: the rough-coated Iletsua and the smoother-coated Gorbeikoa, bred for working livestock in mountainous terrain.

Origin

Basque Country (Spain and France)

Life span

12-15 yrs

Weight (lbs)

Male: 40-80; Female: 37-66

Height (in)

Male: 18.5-24; Female: 17-23

Group

Herding