Cão de Gado Transmontano

Protective, independent, calm, loyal, confident, courageous

Very large, powerful molossoid-type livestock guardian dog with thick double coat, bred in the mountainous regions of northern Portugal to protect flocks from predators with a calm yet imposing and rustic demeanor

Origin

Trás-os-Montes region, Portugal

Life span

10-12 yrs

Weight (lbs)

Male: 110-165; Female: 88-132

Height (in)

Male: 29.5-33; Female: 26.8-30.7

Group

Working