Rafeiro do Alentejo

Rafeiro do Alentejo Dog Breed

  • Breed Type: Working Dogs
  • Origin: Southern Portugal
  • Height: 25 - 29 inches
  • Weight: 77 - 132 pounds
  • Life Span: 12 - 14 years
  • Fur Color: Black, Fawn, or Brindle

About the Rafeiro do Alentejo

The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a Portuguese breed of livestock guardian dog. It is named for its area of origin, the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. It is recognised by the Clube Português de Canicultura, and was definitively accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1954.
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