Dog breed

Portuguese Cattle Dog

Origin: Portugal

Also known as: Cão de Castro Laboreiro, Castro Laboreiro Dog, Portuguese Watch Dog

The Castro Laboreiro Dog, also known as the Portuguese cattle dog or Portuguese watchdog, is a dog breed of the livestock guardian type, originating from Castro Laboreiro in the northern mountains of Portugal.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castro_Laboreiro_Dog
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38099

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