Catalan Sheepdog
Katalánský ovčák
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Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 45–55 cm |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized with long flat or slightly wavy coat, beard and eyebrows
- Coat blends six hair tones (fawn, brown, grey, black, white) and looks solid from a distance
- Moults in two stages – front half first, then the hindquarters
Purpose
A Catalan herding dog from the Pyrenees that drives flocks independently and also guards.
History
It originates in the Catalan Pyrenees and spread through the other pastoral regions of Catalonia. According to the standard its true essence shows in driving flocks, where it not only obeys the shepherd but often acts on its own initiative.
Coat
Long, flat or slightly wavy rough coat with abundant undercoat, beard, moustache and eyebrows; fawn, sable or grey, composed of mixed hair tones.
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