Portuguese Cattle Dog: Origin and Size

The Portuguese Cattle Dog, also called the Castro Laboreiro Dog or Portuguese watchdog, is a livestock guardian breed from Castro Laboreiro in northern Portugal. The recorded height is 55 and the recorded weight is 25. No lifespan figure is listed here.

What it is

The Portuguese Cattle Dog is a dog breed of the livestock guardian type. It began in Castro Laboreiro, in the northern mountains of Portugal.

Getting to know the breed

Its traditional job is guarding livestock. That working background is the clearest guide to whether this breed matches your plans.

What stands out

The breed has a clear Portuguese origin and a defined livestock-guardian role. It is also known as the Castro Laboreiro Dog and Portuguese watchdog.

You can place it alongside other dog breeds from Portugal when comparing its background with breeds from the same country.

Points to check

The profile identifies this dog with livestock guarding rather than another working purpose. If you need a different role, compare a wider range of dog breeds.

No lifespan figure is given here, so that part of the breed profile remains unspecified.

Pricing

There is no purchase price or other cost information in the available facts.

Who should look elsewhere

People who are not looking for a livestock guardian should consider other breeds instead. A broader breed list can help you find a dog with a different background or purpose.

Verdict

Choose this breed if its Portuguese mountain origins and livestock-guardian work align with what you want from a dog. Its identity and role are clearly stated, while the available profile gives only a height and weight figure and no lifespan. That makes it a useful starting point, not a complete ownership profile.

What stands out

Clear livestock-guardian purpose
Originates in northern Portugal
Known by several established names
Recorded height and weight figures

Worth knowing

No lifespan figure is listed
Its stated role is specific to livestock guarding
The profile gives limited ownership detail

Suits

People seeking a Portuguese livestock guardian
Readers comparing breeds from Portugal

Think twice if

You want a breed bred for a different purpose
You need a lifespan figure in the initial profile

In short

The Portuguese Cattle Dog is a northern Portuguese livestock guardian, known as the Castro Laboreiro Dog and Portuguese watchdog. Its recorded measurements are a height of 55 and a weight of 25. Pick it when that guarding heritage is central to your search. If you want a companion associated with another task, start with other breeds. The facts available here do not include a lifespan, so you will need more information before making a final choice.