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Portuguese Sheepdog

Foundation Stock Service

Portuguese Sheepdog dog, photographed by Jmanur
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The Portuguese Sheepdog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Portugal, Alentejo (Serra de Aires) (early 20th century). Adults weigh 17–27 kg. It stands 42–55 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Portuguese Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed that originated in Portugal. It is an intelligent and loyal breed that is friendly with people and other animals. The Portuguese Sheepdog stands between 17-21 inches at the shoulder and has a medium-length coat that can come in various colors and patterns.

Group
Foundation Stock Service
Origin
Portugal, Alentejo (Serra de Aires) (early 20th century)
Coat
long · yellow, brown, grey, fawn, wolf-grey, black, and with tan markings
Also known as
Cão da Serra de Aires, Portuguese Shepherd, and Monkey Dog
Recognized by
FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
112035a1-3ec1-4fd2-80c7-2fb96936ddec

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Portuguese Sheepdog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from fci.be cpcsa.pt akc.org petguide.com dogsglobal.com

Portuguese Sheepdog FAQ

How long does a Portuguese Sheepdog live?
The Portuguese Sheepdog has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Portuguese Sheepdog get?
Adults weigh 17–27 kg. Height ranges from 42–55 cm.
Is the Portuguese Sheepdog hypoallergenic?
No, the Portuguese Sheepdog is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Portuguese Sheepdog in?
The Portuguese Sheepdog is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/112035a1-3ec1-4fd2-80c7-2fb96936ddec. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/112035a1-3ec1-4fd2-80c7-2fb96936ddec"
Response 
{
  "data": {
    "id": "112035a1-3ec1-4fd2-80c7-2fb96936ddec",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Portuguese Sheepdog",
      "description": "The Portuguese Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed that originated in Portugal. It is an intelligent and loyal breed that is friendly with people and other animals. The Portuguese Sheepdog stands between 17-21 inches at the shoulder and has a medium-length coat that can come in various colors and patterns.",
      "life": {
        "max": 14,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 27,
        "min": 17
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 27,
        "min": 17
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 55,
        "min": 45
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 52,
        "min": 42
      },
      "origin": {
        "era": "early 20th century",
        "region": "Alentejo (Serra de Aires)",
        "country": "Portugal"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "long",
        "colors": [
          "yellow",
          "brown",
          "grey",
          "fawn",
          "wolf-grey",
          "black",
          "with tan markings"
        ],
        "length": "long"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 4,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "intelligent",
          "lively",
          "loyal",
          "wary of strangers",
          "vigilant",
          "stubborn"
        ],
        "trainability": 3,
        "good_with_dogs": 3,
        "exercise_minutes": 60,
        "apartment_friendly": 2,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Cão da Serra de Aires",
        "Portuguese Shepherd",
        "Monkey Dog"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "FCI",
        "UKC"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "http://www.fci.be/nomenclature/Standards/093g01-en.pdf",
          "title": "FCI-Standard N°93 Cão da Serra de Aires"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://cpcsa.pt/?page_id=909&lang=en",
          "title": "Standard – Clube Português do Cão da Serra de Aires"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/portuguese-sheepdog/",
          "title": "Portuguese Sheepdog - AKC Dog Breed Information"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/cao-da-serra-de-aires/",
          "title": "Cão da Serra de Aires Dog Breed Information and Pictures | PetGuide"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.dogsglobal.com/breeds/cao-da-serra-de-aires/FCI-standard",
          "title": "Cão da Serra de Aires FCI-Standard"
        }
      ],
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/112035a1-3ec1-4fd2-80c7-2fb96936ddec/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.