Human orientation
Average score: protective and attached to the family, wary of strangers. Behavior depends on socialization.
THE PAW CATALOG
Mallorcan shepherd dog
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History of the Mallorcan shepherd breed
Origin: Spain
It comes from Spain, from the island of Mallorca, where it was a shepherd and guard dog for flocks. The UKC Club recognized the breed in 2006.
The Majorcan Shepherd, or ca de bestiard, is a medium (56-61 cm, 35-40 kg) Spanish shepherd and guard dog with a short black coat. Intelligent, thoughtful and protective, wary of strangers. Needs an experienced owner, socialization and work.
SizeBig
OriginSpain
Life is nearby
Suitable for owners with a plot and experience working with herding breeds. It requires tasks and an understanding of the hierarchy in the family.
Walks
Needs daily walks, work and tasks. His gait is described as fast, very agile and smooth.
Training
Smart, thoughtful and protective. Early socialization and consistent upbringing are especially important, because excessive timidity or aggressiveness is undesirable.
Care
Short hair needs combing once a week, more often during shedding. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned.
Children
Protects the family. Due to the strength and protective instinct, games with children are supervised, and other people's children are not allowed near the dog without the owner.
Other animals
He protects his flock and domestic animals. You can be distrustful of other people's dogs and animals.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: smart, but independent.
Zooaggression
Average score: protects his flock, needs socialization.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
High score: short coat requires minimal maintenance, but the dog needs activity.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: little is known about the hereditary diseases of the Majorcan Shepherd breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the Mallorcan shepherd dog are adjusted to its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart are checked during routine examinations. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor.
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