How long does a Rafeiro do Alentejo live?

The Rafeiro do Alentejo has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Rafeiro do Alentejo get?

Males weigh 45–60 kg and females 35–50 kg. Height ranges from 64–74 cm.

Is the Rafeiro do Alentejo hypoallergenic?

No, the Rafeiro do Alentejo is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Rafeiro do Alentejo

Foundation Stock Service

Height 66–74 cm 64–70 cm
Weight 45–60 kg 35–50 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 60 min/day

fearless
independent
aloof with strangers
calm
protective
dominant

The Rafeiro do Alentejo is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Portugal, Alentejo. Males weigh 45–60 kg and females 35–50 kg. It stands 64–74 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Portugal for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.

Group: Foundation Stock Service
Origin: Portugal, Alentejo
Coat: short double · black, wolf grey, fawn, yellow, brindle, and white with colored patches
Also known as: Rafeiro Alentejano, Portuguese Mastiff, Alentejo Mastiff, and Portuguese Watchdog
Recognized by: FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 9926cd59-5614-4a14-91bd-d09959916bc4

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

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

Researched from en.wikipedia.org hundeo.com brit-petfood.com furrycritter.com

Rafeiro do Alentejo FAQ

How long does a Rafeiro do Alentejo live?: The Rafeiro do Alentejo has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Rafeiro do Alentejo get?: Males weigh 45–60 kg and females 35–50 kg. Height ranges from 64–74 cm.
Is the Rafeiro do Alentejo hypoallergenic?: No, the Rafeiro do Alentejo is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Rafeiro do Alentejo in?: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/9926cd59-5614-4a14-91bd-d09959916bc4/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.