About the Majorca Shepherd Dog
Origin: Spain
- Typical life span
- 11-13 years
- Size
- Large — from its typical weight
- Weight
- Male
- 35-40 kg
- Female
- 30-35 kg
- Height
- Male
- 65-73 cm
- Female
- 60-68 cm
- FCI status
- Reconhecida pela FCI
- FCI group
- Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
- Origin
- Spain
- Known hereditary risks
- Not researched yet
About
What is a Majorca Shepherd Dog?
Large, powerful, and noble black-coated shepherd dog with short coat, naturally adapted to Mediterranean climate. Known as Ca de Bestiar in its native land, this rustic livestock guardian and herder combines strength and agility with protective instincts.
Majorca Shepherd Dog history and origins
An ancient breed from the Balearic Islands, used for centuries as a shepherd and livestock guardian. Developed for herding and protecting livestock in Mediterranean conditions. Officially recognized with breed standard in 1980 as 'Ca de Bestiar'.
Majorca Shepherd Dog appearance and size
Males typically weigh 35-40 kg and stand 65-73 cm at the shoulder; females 30-35 kg and 60-68 cm.
Majorca Shepherd Dog temperament and personality
Generally described as loyal, intelligent, protective, courageous and devoted.
That is the breed in general, not a promise about one animal. Ask the breeder what their own line is like, and meet the parents before you decide.
Referência da raça de The Dog API.
Pros & cons
Prós e contras da raça Majorca Shepherd Dog
O que ganha com a raça Majorca Shepherd Dog
- Descrito habitualmente como: «Loyal, intelligent, protective, courageous»
O que tem de assumir
Ninguém escreveu ainda este lado. É um juízo e não dados, por isso espera por uma pessoa — não por uma fonte que falte.
Retirado de fontes e não escrito como opinião — investigação de saúde citada, o padrão do próprio registo, e estudos de longevidade revistos por pares. The Dog API. Os animais de um criador podem diferir de tudo isto, e uma coluna vazia significa que não temos nada desse lado, não que não haja nada a dizer.
Characteristics
FCI varieties
FCI divides the Majorca Shepherd Dog into these varieties, listed in the registry's own words. Depending on the breed they separate colour, coat, size or line — they are not a full list of colours, which no registry we hold publishes. Ask a breeder which variety their line is.
- SHORT-HAIRED
- LONG-HAIRED
Temperamento
Informação ao nível da raça, de The Dog API. Descreve a raça Majorca Shepherd Dog em geral; qualquer animal em concreto pode ser diferente.
Health guide
What to ask for in a Majorca Shepherd Dog
No breed-specific health panel has been written up for the Majorca Shepherd Dog on this platform yet. That is a gap in our records, not a clean bill of health — ask the breeder which hereditary conditions their lines are tested for, and ask to see the results for both parents, dated and from a named laboratory.
Gallery
Ainda sem fotografias
É aqui que vão aparecer as fotografias dos próprios donos de Majorca Shepherd Dog, a partir dos perfis dos animais que mantêm aqui. Ninguém acrescentou ainda nenhuma a uma página pública.
Uma fotografia num perfil de animal fica privada do seu dono. Não colocamos nenhuma aqui sem que nos peçam.
Puppies
No puppies listed right now
No Majorca Shepherd Dog breeder has a record on this platform yet, so there is nothing to list. That is a gap in our coverage, not a fact about the breed.