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Catalan Sheepdog

Also known as Gos d'Atura Català, Catalan Shepherd.

1500 to 1929SpainHerding dog
Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China

Catalan Sheepdog at a glance

Origin
Catalonia, Spain
Appeared
1500 to 1929 (likely)
Family
Continental Herder
Type
Herding dog
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 87

The name. Catalan gos d'atura, "dog that stops (the flock)".

Similar breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumSimilar breedBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceRelated breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · China
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Family and relatives

Sister breeds

Basque Shepherd Dog, Portuguese Sheepdog, Pyrenean Sheepdog

Same family: Continental Herder

Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Bouvier des Flandres, Briard, Hovawart, Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Same time, same continent

Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje

The familyContinental Herder39 breeds in this familyClose relativeArmant1800 to 1900 · EgyptSame familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, Belgium

Place in time

The Catalan Sheepdog appears 1500 to 1929 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Catalan Sheepdog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

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