Estrela Mountain Dog

Short-haired Estrela Mountain Dog. Photo: Manuela Paraíso

Ancestral livestock guardian.

Loyal and tender companion.

Rustic and healthy.

Get acquainted with this extraordinary Portuguese canine breed.

The Estrela is a potentially excellent family dog.

But he needs a balanced education.

Long-haired Estrela Mountain Dogs. Photo: Miguel Silva

The origin of the Estrela is related to the need of protecting the flocks from wolves.

Long-haired Estrela Mountain Dog.

Photo: Ponta da Pinta

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Mário Ginja/ UTAD

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Long-haired Estrela Mountain Dog. Photo: Alexandre Vidigal

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