Intelligent, Devoted, Lively
Portuguese Sheepdogs are medium-sized dogs with appreciable rusticity and sobriety and are extremely agile and swift. Their long hair has a goat-like texture, without an undercoat, and can be straight or slightly wavy. The dense and evenly-distributed coat forms a long beard, musโฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
0%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
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Coat Type
medium
Weekly Brushing
dog food
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toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Best suited to owners with some dog experience โ difficulty rated 6/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
Naturally friendly and energetic, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
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