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Majorca Shepherd Dog
| Other Names | Ca de Bestiar, Perro de Pastor Mallorquin, Majorca Sheepdog |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Weight | 77 - 88 lbs. (35 - 40 kg.) |
| Height (at withers) | 22-24 in. (56-61 cm) |
| Coat | Most of the breed is short-haired, about 1.5 to 3 cm long on the back, with a very fine, thin undercoat. In the long haired variety, the hair is slightly wavy on the back and can reach over 7 cm in length in the winter. In the long-haired variety the undercoat is well distributed and not thick, showing varying shades of black. |
| Colour | Black, dark brindle |
| Litter Size | 2 - 8 puppies, average 4 - 5 |
| Life Span | 12-14 years |
| Origin & History | The exact origins of the Mallorca Shepherd Dog are unknown, but it classified as a European Sheepdog. |
| Personality | They are protective, potentially aggressive, and courageous. |
Care Requirements
| Health | There are no reported breed-specific health concerns. |
| Grooming | Weekly brushing is all this breed requires. |
| Exercise | This energetic working dog needs plenty of vigorous exercise to stay in shape, mentally and physically, or better yet, some real work to do. Very intelligent and craving a good challenge, they need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. If under-exercised, this breed can become restless and destructive. |
| Other Considerations | This breed is not recommended for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. |
