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| Mise à jour le : dimanche 10-Jan-2010 | |
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Origin : Portugal Groupe 1 : sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle) There are four kinds of sheepdogs in Portugal : the Cao da Serra da Estrela, the Cao Rafeiro do Alentejo, the Cao de Castro Laboreiro and finally the Cao da Serra de Aires. |
| The standard was recognized in 1932 by the Clube Portugues de Canicultura.The Serra de Aires Dog is quite popular in Portugal but nearly unknown in Euroge (where it is usually simply called the "Portugese Sheepdog") |  |
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In Portugal,the Cao da Serra de Aires tends and drives the flocks ofsheeps, goats or cattle, particularly in the Alantejo and Ribatejo regions, where it adapted well to the dry and flat areas as well as the harsh climate (freezing and windy in winter, torrid and dusty in summer). | |
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| In France, the 60 or so specimen of the breed are essentially companion, show and agility dogs. Since 2000, dogs from "Des Gardiens de la Houlette" kennel have been trained to herd flocks. |
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The Cao da Serra de Aires is a quick and alert medium size dog. Its long shaggy hair is without undercoat or wool. The Cao da Serra de Aires' coat serves as a protection against potential wounds and the burnings rays of the sun. With its monkey-like attitudes and looks, the Serra de Aires dog is often called "monkey dog" in Portugal. | |
| The Cao da Serra de Aires is an easy-going breed if you make sure this lively dog has enough daily exercise. Grooming is minimal since it only requires a good brushing weekly. The Serra de Aires dogs learn quickly and easily and they adapt well to an urban environment. These slightly boisterous sheepdogs like to please their masters and enjoy long walks with their families whom they always tend to herd, as their ancestors used to do while tending flocks. | |
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