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Barrocal Algarvio: A Dog from Portugal
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Portugal
The Barrocal Algarvio, also known as Cão do Barrocal Algarvio, is a warren hound breed from Portugal. It comes from the Algarve in southern Portugal and takes its name from that region’s Barrocal sub-region. Portuguese canine and veterinary authorities recognized it in 2015 and 2016. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale does not recognize it, and registration requires no working trial.
What the Barrocal Algarvio is
The Barrocal Algarvio is a dog breed from Portugal. It is a warren hound originating in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.
Its name comes from the Algarve’s Barrocal sub-region.
Origin and recognition
The Clube Português de Canicultura recognized the breed in 2015. Portugal’s Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária recognized it in 2016.
The breed is not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. Registration does not require a working trial.
What its history tells you
This breed has a clear regional origin in southern Portugal and a stated warren-hound role.
Its Portuguese recognition gives it a formal place within dog breeds from Portugal.
Points to check
International recognition is limited: the Fédération Cynologique Internationale does not recognize the Barrocal Algarvio.
A working trial is not required for registration, so registration does not itself show that a dog has completed such a trial.
Price information
The available facts do not give a price for a Barrocal Algarvio.
Who may want another breed
If recognition by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale is important to you, this breed may not fit. You could compare it with other dog breeds.
Verdict
Choose the Barrocal Algarvio if you want a Portuguese warren hound tied to the Algarve and its Barrocal sub-region.
Look elsewhere if you require Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognition or want registration to include a working trial.
What stands out
- Originates in Portugal’s Algarve region.
- Classified as a warren hound.
- Recognized by Portuguese canine and veterinary authorities.
- Named for the Algarve’s Barrocal sub-region.
Worth knowing
- Not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
- Registration does not require a working trial.
- Recognition is recorded through Portuguese organizations.
Suits
- People interested in a Portuguese warren hound.
- Readers exploring dog breeds from the Algarve.
Think twice if
- You require Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognition.
- You want registration to require a working trial.
In short
The Barrocal Algarvio links directly to Portugal’s Algarve and has a defined warren-hound identity. Portuguese organizations formally recognize it, while the Fédération Cynologique Internationale does not. Registration also does not require a working trial. This makes the breed a better match for someone drawn to its regional Portuguese background than for an owner seeking internationally standardized recognition or trial-based registration.
Questions
What is the Barrocal Algarvio?
The Barrocal Algarvio, also called Cão do Barrocal Algarvio, is a warren hound breed from Portugal.
Where did the Barrocal Algarvio originate?
Its origin is the Algarve in southern Portugal, and its name refers to the Barrocal sub-region.
When was the breed recognized in Portugal?
The Clube Português de Canicultura recognized it in 2015, followed by Portugal’s Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária in 2016.
Is the Barrocal Algarvio recognized by the FCI?
No. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale does not recognize the Barrocal Algarvio.
Does registration require a working trial?
No. Registration does not require a working trial.
What was the Barrocal Algarvio bred to do?
The available facts describe it as a warren hound.
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- Azores Cattle Dog — Summer05 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Barbado da Terceira — Andre Heuzer · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cão de gado transmontano — CARLOS · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Estrela Mountain Dog — Traceywashere · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Portuguese Cattle Dog — Deke · Public domain · file page
- Portuguese Podengo — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Portuguese Pointer — Afonso Silva · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Portuguese Sheepdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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