Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaRafeiro do Alentejo at a glance
- Origin
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1953 (likely)
- Family
- Mediterranean
- Type
- Livestock guardian
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 96
The name. After the Alentejo region ("beyond the Tagus"); Portuguese rafeiro means a flock-guarding dog.
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Place in time
The Rafeiro do Alentejo appears 1500 to 1953 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Rafeiro do Alentejo is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
