Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceEstrela Mountain Dog at a glance
- Origin
- Serra da Estrela, Portugal
- Appeared
- 1200 to 1933 (likely)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 10 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, KC, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 173
The name. From the Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain range.
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Komondor
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · FrancePlace in time
The Estrela Mountain Dog appears 1200 to 1933 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Estrela Mountain Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
