Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomSaint Miguel Cattle Dog at a glance
- Origin
- Azores, Portugal
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1980 (uncertain)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 340
The name. Portuguese cão fila de São Miguel, "catch dog of São Miguel"; fila comes from filar, "to seize".
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesPlace in time
The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog appears 1600 to 1980 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Saint Miguel Cattle Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
