Estrela Mountain Dog Longhair for sale in the Netherlands
The long-haired Estrela Mountain Dog is an imposing Portuguese livestock guardian that can guard independently and loudly. It needs extensive space, coat care and verifiable hip and elbow screening.
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Estrela Mountain Dog Longhair
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- Origin
- Portugal, Serra da Estrela
- Height
- Female 62–69 cm, male 65–73 cm
- Weight
- Female 35–45 kg, male 45–60 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–13 years
- Coat
- Long coarse double coat. Brush weekly and daily during shedding
- Energy
- Moderate: terrain exercise, walking and calm guardian work
- Character
- Affectionate with its own people, independent, watchful and reserved
- Suitable for
- Highly experienced rural homes with land, coat-care time and safe management
Independent mountain guardian
The long-haired Estrela protected livestock without continuous direction. It accepts its own household but may repel strangers loudly and forcefully. Build calm neutrality, use physical separation for visitors and do not expect unquestioning obedience. Rewards and consistent routines work more safely than confrontation.
Long coat and large growth
Comb the double coat to the skin weekly and daily during shedding, especially behind ears and around breeches and tail. Shaving removes protection. Provide shared walks alongside fenced land and keep the growing dog lean. Increase loads gradually and offer cool dry rest. A heavy wet coat must dry completely.
Health and choosing a breeder
Dutch breed information advises hip and elbow screening. Request official results, eye examination and family records on gastric torsion, heart, thyroid disease and behaviour. Verify Portuguese pedigree, inbreeding and coat variety. Choose moderate coat, functional mass and manageable reserve over maximum hair or sharpness.
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