Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaPastor Garafiano at a glance
- Origin
- Garafía, La Palma (Canary Islands), Spain
- Appeared
- 1500 to 2003 (uncertain)
- Family
- Continental Herder
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 11 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- NATIONAL
- Status
- Living
The name. Spanish pastor, "shepherd", + garafiano, from the comarca of Garafía on La Palma.
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Descends from
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
Place in time
The Pastor Garafiano appears 1500 to 2003 (uncertain), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Pastor Garafiano is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineAge of Exploration87 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentEnglish Setter1500 to 1850 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.