Photo: Leonardo BF · CC BY-SA 4.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Mantiqueira Shepherd
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Brazil
About the Mantiqueira Shepherd
The Mantiqueira Shepherd is a medium-sized herding dog breed from Brazil’s Serra da Mantiqueira mountains in the country’s Southeast Region. It is also known as the Cão-pastor-da-mantiqueira, Policialzinho or Pastor Brasileiro. These names refer to the same dog breed, whose stated role is herding. Its origin is Brazil, and the mountain range gives a more specific place of origin. The listed facts do not describe its appearance, temperament, care needs or suitability for particular households, so those details are not established here. For people considering this breed, the useful starting points are its Brazilian origin, medium size and herding type. It is identified as a dog, with the Mantiqueira Shepherd name used alongside its Portuguese name and two nicknames.
What stands out
- Medium-sized herding breed
- Originates in Brazil’s Serra da Mantiqueira
- Known by several names
Worth knowing
- No listed facts on temperament
- No listed facts on care needs
Who it suits
It may interest people looking for a medium-sized herding dog breed with origins in Brazil. The listed facts do not specify household suitability or care needs.
In short
The Mantiqueira Shepherd is identified by its medium size, herding role and Brazilian mountain origin. More detailed information about its behavior and care is not included in the listed facts.
More dog breeds from Brazil
Brazilian Bull-mastiff Brazil Photo: Rondon · Public domain 
Bullbras Brazil Photo: Wagmar de Souza · CC0 
Campeiro Bulldog Brazil Photo: Tacosunday · Public domain 
Dogue Brasileiro Brazil Photo: CS1982 · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Mantiqueira Shepherd — Leonardo BF · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Brazilian Bull-mastiff — Rondon · Public domain · file page
- Brazilian Terrier — Svenska Mässan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bullbras — Wagmar de Souza · CC0 · file page
- Campeiro Bulldog — Tacosunday · Public domain · file page
- Dogue Brasileiro — CS1982 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Fila Brasileiro — Doglover · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Gaucho sheepdog — Diegopaz070588 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Original Fila Brasileiro — AJorgeSC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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