A dog that makes my favorite sister angry

These large, agile dogs make excellent guard dogs because they are incredibly loyal to their masters and wary of strangers. Proper socialization in their early days is crucial; without it, you will have a huge dog who could become aggressive to those outside his family.

These dogs are a calm, watchful breed that is wonderful with children. So, their loyalty makes them excellent family pets.

Also referred to as cao da Serra da Estrela, this domestic canine is considered to be one of the oldest breeds in the mountainous region for which it is named. While no one can quite decide on whether it was introduced to the Estrela Mountains by the Romans or the Visigoths, they can agree on the fact that this hardy, intelligent dog was bred over the course of centuries for agility in navigating tricky mountain paths, an insulating coat for handling the mountainous chill, and endurance for chasing errant sheep on limited sustenance.

In the 1900s attempts were made to establish standards for the breed which had faced stiff competition from other foreign breeds. By the mid-20th century, its visibility began to increase thanks to its participation at shows. Today the breed can currently be found in the USA and the UK. It can also be found in its native Portugal where it continues to guard livestock, is the canine of choice for the National Police force, and is also a much-loved family pet.

A dog that makes my favorite sister angry

 

A dog that makes my favorite sister angry