The Barbado da Terceira is a Portuguese dog breed developed for herding and guarding. It comes from Terceira, an island in the Azores, and takes its name from that location. The breed was recognized by Portugal’s Clube Português de Canicultura and Direcção-Geral de Veterinária in 2004. It is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. For prospective owners, the listed roles identify work the breed is associated with, while the recognition details describe its formal status with those organizations. Its origin and listed origin are both Portugal. These facts make the Barbado da Terceira an entry for readers interested in a Portuguese herding and guard dog with a specific island heritage.
Who it is for
It may interest people looking into Portuguese dogs associated with herding and guarding, particularly breeds from the Azores.
What is good
- Associated with herding and guarding
- Originates from Terceira in the Azores
- Recognized by two Portuguese organizations in 2004
What to know first
- Not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Verdict
The Barbado da Terceira is a Portuguese herding and guard dog from Terceira in the Azores. Its recognition by two Portuguese organizations dates to 2004, but it is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
