Estrela Mountain Dog — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Estrela Mountain Dog — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed comes from Portugal and is FCI standard N° 173, Group 2.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 65–73 cm for males and 62–69 cm for females (a +2 cm tolerance); weights are 45–60 kg and 35–45 kg.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Two coat types exist, long and short.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are solid yellow, fawn and grey, plus wolf-grey (fawn, yellow and grey tones) and brindle on a fawn/yellow/grey base with blackish striping; a dark mask is typical and white markings are limited to the feet and lower neck/chest.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The dog is a close companion of shepherds and a faithful guardian of flocks against predators and thieves.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying heights are under 65 cm or over 75 cm for males and under 62 cm or over 71 cm for females.