Dog breed

Perro de pastor garafiano

Origin: not documented in our sources

The Pastor Garafiano is a Spanish breed of sheep dog native to the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. The name derives from that of the comarca of Garafía, in the north of the island, where the breed was most common, although specimens can be found throughout the island. The breed was officially recognized by the Real Sociedad Canina de España in 2003.

Detailed information for this type is not available in our sources yet. We do not invent history, characteristics or care requirements.

Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastor_Garafiano
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38182

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