Estrela Mountain Dog
A large Portuguese livestock guardian: devoted, calm, and independent.
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
- Weight
- 45–60 kg
- Height
- 60–75 cm
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Pros
- Reliable home guardian
- Devoted to family
- Calm with its people
Keep in mind
- Independent and stubborn
- Wary of strangers and barks loudly
Living together
- Needs a fenced yard
- Train with an experienced trainer
Traits
Life at home
Apartment-friendly
Noise level
Tolerates being alone
Size
Character
Good with children
Good with other pets
Calm temperament
Trainability
Beginner-friendly
Activity, care and costs
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Shedding
Cost of ownership
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