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Rafeiro do Alentejo Puppies for Sale: About the Breed
Believed to be descendants of Tibetan Mastiffs, the Rafeiro do Alentejo was used to guard and move cattle and sheep. They were also used to guard farms, homes, and estates. This breed is still a working breed in Portugal. However, Rafeiro do Alentejo's are extremely rare in North America.
Character
The Rafeiro do Alentejo is powerful, serious, and muscular. This breed is highly diligent and alert, especially at night. Rafeiro do Alentejo's are fierce, independent, agile, and swift.
Temperament
The Rafeiro do Alentejo breed is not recommended for first time dog owners. They are extremely territorial of their home, family, and anything or anyone placed under their protection. The Rafeiro do Alentejo is affectionate with their family, but highly suspicious of strangers. They typically get along with other pets they have been raised with. Rafeiro do Alentejo's do well with children as they are a calm, docile, and steadfast breed.
Care
The Rafeiro do Alentejo requires very minimal grooming. The coat must have thorough brushing during their seasonal heavy shedding. Due to the rarity of this breed they are relatively healthy, although hip dysplasia may occur.
Coat
The coat of the Rafeiro do Alentejo is of medium-length, dense, straight, and thick. This breed is a seasonal heavy shedder.
Training
Early socialization and obedience training is absolutely crucial. Rafeiro do Alentejo's are stubborn and dominant. Therefore, they require a strong and dominant handler. They do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with motivation, firmness, respect, fairness, and consistency.
Activity
The Rafeiro do Alentejo does not require much exercise. However, they are not recommended for apartment living. This breed does best with a large securely fenced yard or rural setting.
Weight
Male: 110-132; Female: 100-121 lbs
Height
Male: 27-28; Female: 25-28 inches
Rafeiro do Alentejo Characteristics
Full-Grown Size
Grooming Needs
Good with Dogs
Watchdog Ability
Exercise Needs
Color Variations
Curious about the color palette of Rafeiro do Alentejo puppies? You'll discover a captivating array of hues and patterns that define their distinctive personalities. Below you will find common and rare coat colors for the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed. *Remember, coat colors often change as a puppy grows older and cannot be guaranteed to remain constant.
- Black
- Brindle
- Fawn
- Merle
- Sable
- White
Name Variations
Searching for common aliases for Rafeiro do Alentejo puppies? Ever wondered what other names people use for this breed? Find your answer to what other people call the Rafeiro do Alentejo by exploring their affectionate nicknames or monikers below. This list will help you in your search for Alentejo Mastiff puppies and even Portuguese Mastiff puppies for sale as they relate to the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed.
- Alentejo Mastiff
- Portuguese Mastiff
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